Item 656632 model 0903000.
15 or 30 pound roof felt.
Since 30 pound paper is quite a bit thicker you might want to use underneath upstairs flooring applications where the sounds of footsteps can be heard more frequently throughout the house.
In my opinion felt paper is a vapor barrier plus keeps the oils in the shingles from leaching out and into the wood substrate i e.
Gaf shingle mate 36 in x 144 ft 400 sq ft felt roof underlayment.
15 astm 4869 type i is an authentic 15 astm 4869 type i is an authentic asphalt saturated organic felt underlayment is used as a breathable secondary weather resistant barrier when applied over the roof deck prior to the installation of the primary roofing product.
Felt roofing underlayment is typically available in two types.
Asphalt saturated heavy duty roofing felt is available in 15 and 30 pound weights.
Roofing underlayment 15 lb felt.
15 lb felt paper weighed 15 pounds per 100 sq.
No 15 felt and no.
30 felt is typically thicker stronger and may be less prone to tearing or ripping off during installation or weather events.
This 15 felt roof deck protection features quality asphalt saturation for great waterproofing to add an extra layer of protection between your shingles and your roof deck.
The main advantage of using felt roofing underlayment is cost.
One roofing square and 30 lb felt paper weighed 30 pounds per square.
Plywood or osb roof deck so 15 20 or 30 will work for any shingle roof the type i recommend depends on roof slope.
The 15 pound was for lighter weight projects while the 30 offered more heavy duty protection.
The choice of 15 or 30 pound felt paper is up to you.
The best weight for roofing felt is the 30 pound product because it provides thicker and.
Historically roofing felt paper was named for weight.
In the old days common felt was 15 lb felt and 30 lb felt and a roll of the first held 4 squares and weighed 60 lbs while a roll of the second held 2 squares and weighed 60 lbs.
15 came perforated for use as a ply sheet for built up roofing.
For many years roofers used asphalt saturated felt under roofing shingles and it was historically available in two standard weights.
Felt paper is commonly produced with a certain number of recycled products and coated with asphalt.
