New Roofing Underlayment Material Offers Many Benefits

There’s more to a roofing system than the material you see on the surface. Every roof has vulnerable areas, particularly around the chimney, vents, and skylights and the areas where roofing planes intersect to form peaks and valleys. Without underlayment, these vulnerable spots on your roof would be prone to leaks and premature damage. A new underlayment product on the market may be the best one yet; it’s called Surround VR Underlayment.

The advantages of Surround VR

A single roll of Surround VR will cover the same surface area as five rolls of felt underlayment. That means less material to haul onto the roof and faster installation and that translates to savings for the homeowner. It also means less weight which is particularly important for homeowners considering heavier roofing materials like tile or slate who are worried about the structural integrity of their home. Surround VR weighs seven times less than felt underlayment yet it’s ten times as strong.

Surround VR is waterproof and slip-resistant so it’s ideal for any roofing application whether it’s asphalt shingles, clay or cement tiles, metal roofing, slate, wood, or a synthetic roofing material. It’s made from a synthetic polymer material and it’s designed to repel moisture. It’s also engineered to not warp or buckle when wet which makes for superior roofing systems.

Surround VR is rated for temperatures as low as -40 degrees Fahrenheit and as high as 240 degrees Fahrenheit. It doesn’t wrinkle in cold temperatures and it reflects heat which means your AC doesn’t have to work as hard in the summer months. It’s built to withstand strong winds so it can weather the toughest storms. It comes with a 15 year warranty.

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Source: builderonline.com/products/building-materials/roofing-underlayment-just-got-a-lot-lighter_o