Roof Sheathing Paper

Clay and concrete tile.

Roof sheathing paper.

Metal shingles and panels. Correct installation of roof sheathing will ensure the best performance and help reduce complaints and callbacks. Taped zip panels qualify as roof underlayment in most cases. Another cause of buckling can be wetting of the felt paper which will expand if it gets wet.

Item 169827 model 5003002. Weather resistant underlayment and waterproof shingle underlayment. Grace ice water shield 36 in x 75 ft 200 sq ft rubber roof underlayment. Space is left for attic ventilation.

Sheathing paper can cover wall sheathing usually along the exterior of a home but it can also insulate roofing and flooring. 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. 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. 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.

The roof is sheathed with 5 8 in. It can help prevent the picture framing effect or the pattern of your wood decking telegraphing through your shingles by providing an extra layer on top of uneven wood. Because your roof deck might not lie perfectly straight or flat a layer of roof paper gives an even uniform surface upon which you can install your shingles. Later secure the paper with tabbed roofing nails.

Common roof sheathing applications and installation recommendations are described in the related publications listed at right. The fibers are set in alum to resist bleeding. 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. This environmentally friendly paper is manufactured from 100 recycled fibers.

If the felt paper is rained on it s best to let it dry out before installing shingles.