Simplify Your Roofing Project With Peel & Stick Roof Underlayment
In South Florida where roofs are subjected to intense sunlight, driving rains, and wind speeds above 155 mph, roofing contractors and homeowners all agree that a superior quality roof underlayment is essential. As homeowners and contractors alike both seek an easy-to-install, durable solution, peel and stick roof underlayment emerges as the underlayment of choice.
In today’s times where time and money are an equally valuable commodity, homeowners and roofing contractors are opting for roofing products that will enhance protection and ensure durability but are also easy to install, requiring less time and labor. Peel and stick – self adhered roof underlayment is a win-win solution for both homeowners and building contractors, especially from a roof protection, cost-saving, and safety perspective.
Tag & Stick underlayment offers a multitude of advantages over traditional roof underlayment solutions. Its self-adhering properties not only simplify the installation process and reduce installation time but also offer other advantages such as enhanced durability, and advanced weatherproofing capabilities. Let’s examine why roof underlayment is essential in South Florida and how this peel and stick underlayment has revolutionized the roofing industry.
Why South Florida Roofs Need Underlayment
Roof underlayment is a vital component of the roof structure as it provides an extra layer of protection between the roof deck and roofing materials such as shingles or tiles. Underlayment serves multiple purposes including:
- Waterproofing
- Secondary protection barrier
- Enhanced durability
- Thermal regulation
Waterproofing
Underlayment plays a vital role in preventing water infiltration and moisture damage. During Florida’s heavy rains, water may leak through shingles, tiles, or metal sheeting, and pools on the roof trusses. Underlayment acts as a barrier between the outer roofing material and the roof deck, minimizing the chance of leaks, mold, rot, and structural damage.
Secondary Protection Barrier
Underlayment acts as a secondary protection barrier in the event of damage to the roof’s outer layer (tiles, shingles, or metal sheets).
During Florida’s hurricane season wind can reach speeds of more than 155mph, and cause major damage to the roof’s outer layer. Roof underlayment protects the roof decking from the elements until the roof can be repaired.
Enhanced Durability
Engineered to withstand the onslaught of Florida’s harsh elements, roof underlayment ensures long-lasting protection against UV radiation, strong winds, and driving rain, improving the durability and longevity of your roof.
Thermal Regulation
During Florida’s hot summer months, roof underlayment provides thermal insulation and reduces heat transfer. By reducing heat transfer, the room temperature remains constant and the home becomes more energy efficient, saving money on energy bills.
The Advantages Of A Self Adhered Roof Underlayment
Roofing contractors in South Florida agree that peel and stick underlayment offers several advantages over traditional underlayment. Some of these advantages include:
- The self-adhering properties
- The waterproofing capability
- Flexible application
- Seamless instillation
- Resistance to moisture and mold
- Code Compliance
Self Adhering Properties
The self-adhering backing of peel and stick underlayment simplifies the installation process and ensures the uniform application of the adhesives that ecures the bond to the base sheet. This minimizes the risk of wind upliftment and water penetration.
Waterproofing Capability
The self-adhering properties create a watertight barrier. This minimized the risk of water intrusion, even during the heaviest wind and rainfall.
Flexible Application
Because this type of underlayment is flexible, it can attach to various roofing materials and allows for versatilie compatibility across various roof designs.
Resistance To Moisture And Mold
Peel and stick underlayment has properties that make it naturally resistant to moisture, mold, mildew, and algae growth. Being resistant to moisture, mold, mildew, and algae growth helps to maintain a healthy indoor environment, and preserves the roof structure.
Code Compliance
Many building codes in Florida (especially areas prone to hurricanes and high winds) specify the use of self-adhering roof underlayment.
Why Only Professionals Should Install Roof Underlayment
Only roofing contractors are experienced, licensed, and insured to install roof underlayment. It may be tempting to attempt installing the underlayment yourself, but there are many reasons it should only be installed by professional contractors including:
- They have the experience to install it correctly the first time around. The underlayment will not function optimally if installed incorrectly, requiring it to be removed and reapplied. (both a time and money waster). Proper instillation is essential to the underlayment’s effectiveness and longevity. Some ways contractors will ensure correct application include:
- Surface preparation -Debris will be removed, and the roof deck will be cleaned and dried before application.
- The underlayment will be properly sealed around roof penetrations like chimneys, vents, and skylights. This will prevent water infiltration.
- Roofing contractors know how to overlap seams and joints to protect against water intrusion.
- Professional roofing contractors have all the necessary supplies, tools, and safety equipment required to work on a roof. Professionals are accustomed to working at heights and on various slopes. With their experience and safety equipment, they will be less likely to get injured.
- Many manufacturers will not honor the warranty unless the underlayment is applied by a professional roofing contractor.
Tag & Stick LLC, South Florida’s Superior Peel and Stick Roof Underlayment
South Florida roofing contractors agree that Tag & Stick is a superior quality roofing underlayment. Roofing contractors are prioritizing the use of Tag & Stick underlayment over other traditional underlayments because:
- It has 2 modified plies and is a one-step application, so installation is faster (up to 40% faster) than with the current two-ply systems.
- The roof deck does not need to be primed,
- It can be removed without damaging the roof deck
- No hot tar or torches are required for installation.
- Works with battens and existing flashing
- It is thicker than traditional underlayment. The top layer is 60mm and the bottom layer is 55mm. (115mm in total)
- It can be installed on flat and steep sloped roofs.
- It has recycling potential
For an energy-efficient, superior roof underlayment that meets the requirements of the Florida Building Code, Tag & Stick is the premier choice.
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