Underlayments
It’s All About What’s Underneath
By GCP Applied Technologies. What are underlayments? And what can they provide for your roof? Metal roofs have grown substantially in popularity due to several qualities, including a longer lifecycle, better protection and inexpensive maintenance prices. Unvented assemblies and insulated roof decks are also increasingly common as they improve ...
Causes and Cures for Icicles and Ice Dams
By Bob McCrickard, repurposed by RoofersCoffeeShop®. Understand how icicles and ice dams form and what you can do to avoid them this winter. Editor's note: While Bob may no longer be with us, he continues to share his roofing knowledge with homeowners and contractors alike. Enjoy one of Bob's original articles ...
Specifying Underlayments for Metal Roofs
By GCP Applied Technologies. Roof assembly considerations for high performance product selection. Metal roofs are becoming increasingly popular due to their longer lifecycles, superior protection and lower maintenance costs than traditional shingle roofs. In addition, unvented assemblies and insulated roof decks are becoming more common, as builders seek to improve energy efficiency. ...
