Roof Sheathing Paper

Grace ice water shield 36 in x 75 ft 200 sq ft rubber roof underlayment.

Roof sheathing paper.

Taped zip panels qualify as roof underlayment in most cases. If the felt paper is rained on it s best to let it dry out before installing shingles. Clay and concrete tile. This environmentally friendly paper is manufactured from 100 recycled fibers.

For information on large panelized roof systems refer to the commercial construction application section. Zip system sheathing and tape provides a water resistant durable underlayment for many finished roof coverings including metal tile and asphalt shingles fiberglass shingles and cedar shingles. Red rosin paper is a high quality single ply sheathing paper which is widely used in built up roofing systems as a first layer protective barrier. Item 169827 model 5003002.

Sheathing paper can cover wall sheathing usually along the exterior of a home but it can also insulate roofing and flooring. When the panel joints are sealed with zip tape the roof is essentially dried in except for the ridge where a 3 in. Space is left for attic ventilation. The roof is sheathed with 5 8 in.

Metal shingles and panels. Correct installation of roof sheathing will ensure the best performance and help reduce complaints and callbacks. Since it consists of heavy high grade building paper or felt you can use it during most phases of a building or home improvement project covering and protecting any open layers of construction. Weather resistant underlayment and waterproof shingle underlayment.

Once limited to asphalt impregnated building paper now there are many options for weatherproofing your roof sheathing before the roofing material goes down and the options fall into two categories. Later secure the paper with tabbed roofing nails. In new construction it is best to let the roof sheathing acclimate to local conditions before installing the roofing although this is not always practical. Another cause of buckling can be wetting of the felt paper which will expand if it gets wet.

Common roof sheathing applications and installation recommendations are described in the related publications listed at right.