Roof Sheathing Paper

Later secure the paper with tabbed roofing nails.

Roof sheathing paper.

Since it consists of heavy high grade building paper or felt you can use it during most phases of a building or home improvement project covering and protecting any open layers of construction. Once limited to asphalt impregnated building paper now there are many options for weatherproofing your roof sheathing before the roofing material goes down and the options fall into two categories. It can help prevent the picture framing effect or the pattern of your wood decking telegraphing through your shingles by providing an extra layer on top of uneven wood. Taped zip panels qualify as roof underlayment in most cases.

Another cause of buckling can be wetting of the felt paper which will expand if it gets wet. Grace ice water shield 36 in x 75 ft 200 sq ft rubber roof underlayment. Zip system sheathing and tape provides a water resistant durable underlayment for many finished roof coverings including metal tile and asphalt shingles fiberglass shingles and cedar shingles. In new construction it is best to let the roof sheathing acclimate to local conditions before installing the roofing although this is not always practical.

For information on large panelized roof systems refer to the commercial construction application section. Metal shingles and panels. Sheathing paper can cover wall sheathing usually along the exterior of a home but it can also insulate roofing and flooring. Item 169827 model 5003002.

When the panel joints are sealed with zip tape the roof is essentially dried in except for the ridge where a 3 in. Red rosin paper is a high quality single ply sheathing paper which is widely used in built up roofing systems as a first layer protective barrier. The fibers are set in alum to resist bleeding. Common roof sheathing applications and installation recommendations are described in the related publications listed at right.

Weather resistant underlayment and waterproof shingle underlayment. Because your roof deck might not lie perfectly straight or flat a layer of roof paper gives an even uniform surface upon which you can install your shingles. Space is left for attic ventilation. The roof is sheathed with 5 8 in.

If the felt paper is rained on it s best to let it dry out before installing shingles.