However because the modified bitumen back surface is continuous these membranes can result in a vapor barrier.
Winterguard entire roof.
The minimum approved slope for winterguard application is 2 12.
Winterguard is a vapor barrier.
Winterguard waterproofing shingle underlayment is the solution for winning the battle against water penetration in your roof s most vulnerable places.
If applied to cover the entire roof ensure sufficient ventilation so as to avoid condensation.
The ultimate protection this video shows how certainteed s winterguard underlayment is applied as part of the roofing system helping homeowners better understand its protective value as well as the process of preparing for subsequent stages of installation.
By creating a barrier at the most vulnerable areas of your asphalt shingle or metal roof at the eaves and rakes in valleys around chimneys etc stormguard film surfaced leak barrier helps prevent leaks due to water backing up in your gutters wind driven rain and in the north damaging ice dams.
The asphalt makes it vapor tight and the polymers make the asphalt elastic and sticky.
Do not apply over shingles or underlayment of any sort.
Potentially covering an entire roof with ice and water protector can prevent leaks even after high wind conditions blow shingles off the roof preventing further damage and making repair easier.
Winterguard is a composite material of asphalt polymers formed into a rolled sheet.
A proper roof is more than just shingles there is an entire roof system at work protecting your home and its possessions.
Easy installation winterguard s adhesive bottom.
Winterguard products are most commonly used in critical areas such as roof eaves valleys and as a waterproofing underlayment for low slope shingle metal ht only slate and mechanically fastened tile roofing applications.
Winterguard ht high tack high temperature is an advanced waterproofing.
Therefore proper ventilation should be provided to the space over which this product is applied.
I was told that we should use an ice shield block on the entire roof of our 1920 s two story bungalow with a 10 12 pitch and 4 12 pitch dormers.
Winterguard will not stick to wet or frozen surfaces.
Please give us your thoughts dave.
The modern roof system consists of multiple components and the first one to go down on the decking that supports your roof is shingle underlayment.
Therefore proper ventilation should be provided to the space over which this product is applied.
This is a waterproof product frequently used to provide protection against wind driven rain and ice dams in areas of your roof considered vulnerable such as the lower edges and the eaves.
Another certainteed option to consider is winterguard.
Winterguard is a vapor barrier.
