Other steps can be taken to produce roofs that can perform better than code mandated systems.
Interlayment is a roofing material that is installed.
From replacement roofs to new construction our patented roofing system eliminates roughly 40 of materials needed in a traditional installation.
As with any roofing material considerations for weight must be made.
Interlayment is acceptable on a shake roof but never on a wood shingle roof.
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Interlayment is the installation of an underlayment typically felt paper between each course of shingles.
The most common materials used for roof decks are plywood or oriented strand board osb.
However by using a ridge vent that is pliable and at least 8 wide the material can be installed across the minimum 3 of air space at the ridge to create a shallowing of the slope at the ridge.
There are three main types of roofing underlayment.
This simple combination of our interlayment system and genuine materials makes for a roof that is easy to install lighter weight and cost effective.
When plywood is used nrca recommends the use of a minimum 15 32 thick or 1 2 inch nominal exterior grade plywood for 16 inch rafter spacings and 5 8 inch nominal thickness for 24 inch rafter spacings.
The slatetec patented slate roofing system reduces the weight of a slate roof by applying their very rugged interlayment under the slate.
Always follow the manufacturer s installation instructions.
When considering roofing material the designer should always consider the weight of the underlayment fastening system roof accessories and special hip ridge treatments in addition to the roof.
Always install interlayment under slate tile on metals.
Genuine roof systems offer natural sophistication.
From roofing nails exposure spacing and keyways decking and storage to installation fastening snow brackets dormer flashing and valley flashing.
Using slatetec s interlayment the installer is able reduce the slate overlap or headlap which make each slate protect more area therefore less slate is required the key to its cost effectiveness.
This simple combination of our interlayment system and genuine materials makes for a roof that is easy to install lighter weight and cost effective.
Roofing underlayment is a water resistant or waterproof barrier material that is installed directly onto your roof deck.
The predominant ridge material manufactured today is for a medium slope roof.
From replacement roofs to new construction our patented roofing system eliminates roughly 40 of materials needed in a traditional installation.
Genuine roof systems offer natural sophistication.