Every detail counts when it comes to protecting your Orange County home from the elements. A critical yet often overlooked aspect of this protection is the roof underlayment. Synthetic underlayments, like those used by Crank Deck and Roof (crankdeckandroof.com), are your best choice for your Orange County roof.
What is a Roof Underlayment?
Roofs consist of more than just the tiles or shingles we see. Underneath the visible layer lays a barrier that provides an additional line of defense against water and moisture. Meet the underlayment!
First Comes Felt
In the past, felt underlayment went down as the standard choice. It served as the go-to material for roofers. While felt provided adequate protection, people wanted more than adequate.
Then Comes Synthetic Underlayments
Advances in roofing technology introduced the superior alternative to felt underlayments – synthetic underlayments. Synthetics, which are typically made of polypropylene or polyester, offer many benefits over felt. Now these underlayment offer a better choice for Orange County homeowners. RhinoRoof is a Crank Waterproofing preferred product.
Benefits of Synthetic Underlayment
First, synthetic underlayments offer a significantly longer life than felt. Felt breaks down and deteriorates over time, especially under the harsh Orange County sunlight. Synthetics resist UV rays and maintain their integrity for years, giving you long-lasting performance.
Additionally, synthetic underlayments are much lighter than felt. That reduction in weight makes the product easier and quicker to install. In addition, it reduces the load on your home’s structure, enhancing the stability of your house. Even though the synthetics are lighter, they offer much more in the durability department. So, they resist tears and punctures better, protecting your home even in the worst of weather.
Along those lines, synthetic underlayments are incredibly water-resistant. Felt absorbs water, and that spells trouble if you get a leak. But synthetics are 100% waterproof. Even if a shingle or tile fails, the waterproof protection provided by the synthetic underlayment saves the day.
Synthetic underlayments also provide better slip resistance than felt, which is a crucial safety feature during installation. The material’s surface offers enhanced traction, reducing the risk of slips and falls for roofing contractors.
Felt or Synthetic – Which One is Right for You?
If synthetics beat the snot out of felt, why would you use felt?
Some homeowners and property managers fall to the siren lure of the low installation price. That’s penny-wise and pound-foolish. In the long run, the felt will end up costing you more. It won’t last as long and will increase the potential for water damage.
Eco-conscious Orange County homeowners understand that the synthetic option equals the sustainable option. It costs less energy to produce and because it lasts longer, it reduces waste.
Synthetic underlayments contribute to improved energy efficiency – an important factor in Orange County. Many synthetic materials provide a reflective surface that reduces heat absorption, keeping the building cooler and cutting energy bills.
The Smart Roofing Choice
For new roofs and roof repairs, Orange County homeowners and property managers turn to Crank Waterproofing. For the best roofing products and processes, trust Crank.
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