But what some may not know is there s another layer of protection directly on top of the roof deck and under the roof covering that performs a critical role in protecting your home from moisture damage.
Roofing felt under pergo.
Gaf shingle mate 36 in x 144 ft 400 sq ft felt roof underlayment.
To right at 22 a roll.
The 15 pound was for lighter weight projects while the 30 offered more heavy duty protection.
Roofing asphalt saturated felt is a blend of cellulose polyester bitumen and asphalt soaked in a waterproofing agent.
15 pounds per hundred square feet and 30 pounds per hundred square feet.
Cut the felt at the end against the perpendicular wall by laying a level across the width of it and running a utility knife along the level.
Roll out a course of roofing felt on the floor alongside the wall where you want the flooring courses to start.
I use it to protect the floor while mudding because it is not slick which helps while we are on stilts anyways since i last bought felt the price has doubled.
Flip the piece of felt over so it s not curling up at the ends.
When most people think of roofs they typically think of shingles or metal roofing.
On a side note i bought some roofing felt yesterday to protect the flooring on a remodel job i started.
For many years roofers used asphalt saturated felt under roofing shingles and it was historically available in two standard weights.
12 a roll for 15lb.