The Importance of a Roof’s Underlayment
Your roof protects your home from the elements. Most people, when thinking of roofs, think of shingle or tile roofing, and the importance of roofing underlayment is often completely overlooked. While shingle or tile serves their purpose as the first line of defense for your roof, there are many different ways in which they can become damaged from a storm. Roofing underlayment protects your roof from moisture caused by rain and other severe weather like hurricanes, tornados, hailstorms, etc. The underlayment lies under the tile or shingle and is installed directly onto the roof decking. The underlayment is laid on top of your roof deck and serves to keep water from coming into your home. There are different types of underlayment, and while each kind has its respective pros and cons, the type you choose depends on things such as your home’s location, roofing tools used, and what design your roof is. Regardless of the type of underlayment you choose to use, the purpose is to protect your home from water intrusion.