Roof Sheathing Paper

Item 169827 model 5003002.

Roof sheathing paper.

Grace ice water shield 36 in x 75 ft 200 sq ft rubber roof underlayment. This environmentally friendly paper is manufactured from 100 recycled fibers. 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. 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.

Correct installation of roof sheathing will ensure the best performance and help reduce complaints and callbacks. 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. Later secure the paper with tabbed roofing nails. For information on large panelized roof systems refer to the commercial construction application section.

Another cause of buckling can be wetting of the felt paper which will expand if it gets wet. Weather resistant underlayment and waterproof shingle underlayment. Clay and concrete tile. 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. Metal shingles and panels. 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.

Sheathing paper can cover wall sheathing usually along the exterior of a home but it can also insulate roofing and flooring. Taped zip panels qualify as roof underlayment in most cases. 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. Common roof sheathing applications and installation recommendations are described in the related publications listed at right.

The roof is sheathed with 5 8 in.