All types of homes need rubber roof underlayments for added protection against rains and snow.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nImproves Roof Fire Resistance<\/h4>\n
Due to its high-heat resistance manufacturing, rubber roof underlayment will not catch fire. Additionally, its resistance helps reduce property fire development in an incident.<\/p>\n
Rubber roof underlayment has the same grade as fireproof rubber. Manufacturers of sofa, armchair, and insulation use fireproof rubber during their production process. Even passenger train cars use the material because of its insulating and fire-retarding capabilities.<\/p>\n
Therefore, rubberized asphalt underlayment provides both anti-leak functions and fire-retarding capabilities too.<\/p>\n
Preserves the Lifespan of Your Property<\/h4>\n
Your roof completes the five protective barriers of a conventional shelter. Roofing underlayment prolongs the lifespan of your roof. Therefore, it preserves the strength of the entire barrier consisting of your roof and the external walls of your property.<\/p>\n
Rubberized asphalt is a material with decades in lifespan. It can accompany your roof until it will need replacement. In fact, it has enough durability to support a new roof.<\/p>\n
Three Other Roofing Underlayment Materials<\/h3>\n
Aside from rubberized asphalt, three other roof underlayment materials also exist.<\/p>\n
Roofing Felt<\/h4>\n
Many contractors recommended roofing felt or asphalt-saturated felt during the 90s. It was cost-effective and highly dependable in deflecting leaks and internal ceiling protection.<\/p>\n
Manufacturers of roofing felt use different blends of cellulose during production. Then, they add a hybrid mix of polyester, bitumen, or asphalt.<\/p>\n
However, felt is not waterproof but only water-resistant. Most manufacturers display its permeable rating. This figure dictates the water molecule amount the material allows to pass. Thicker materials work better in repelling water.<\/p>\n
Water vapor dissipation is the reason roofing felt and other underlayment materials have different permeability rates. Without breatheability, internal moisture will build and cause massive roofing damage from the inside.<\/p>\n