15 Lb Roofing Felt

Felt paper is commonly produced with a certain number of recycled products and coated with asphalt.

15 lb roofing felt.

Better protection superior asphalt saturation means improved waterproofing. For many years roofers used asphalt saturated felt under roofing shingles and it was historically available in two standard weights. 36 in x 144 ft 432 sq ft felt roof underlayment. Historically roofing felt paper was named for weight.

15 pounds per hundred square feet and 30 pounds per hundred square feet. The best weight for roofing felt is the 30 pound product because it provides thicker and stronger footing for roofers that does not tear out especially on steep roofs where footing is critical. Roofing paper is an essential layer in the roofing process as it acts as extra protection from the elements. 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.

Felt has a 36 in. It shrinks and tears away from the fasteners also. Item 656632 model 0903000. Gaf shingle mate 36 in x 144 ft 400 sq ft felt roof underlayment.

Low wind resistance also no matter how many fasteners are used. 15 specification felt general information 15 specification felt astm d4869 type ii d226 type i atlas provides a complete selection of roofing felts or roofing paper. Of coverage for residential and commercial roofing projects. This gardner asphalt 15 432 sq.

The 15 pound was for lighter weight projects while the 30 offered more heavy duty protection. One roofing square and 30 lb felt paper weighed 30 pounds per square. 15 felt type construction helps provide an extra layer of protection between your shingles and your roof deck not included. 15 lb felt paper weighed 15 pounds per 100 sq.

Unrolled length that combine to provide over 430 sq. Standard 15 felt is dangerous to the roofers imo. Lays flatter heavy duty design minimizes the wrinkling that can occur with cheaper felts. This underlayment features excellent asphalt saturation for effective waterproofing.

It has a low tear strength and usually a poor walking surface.