Perhaps you have walked by a construction site where the roof is just being installed, and noticed that a black paper is used just before the shingles are applied. This type of paper is called roofing paper or felt paper, and is typically placed just between the deck of the roof and the shingles. Its purpose is to add an extra layer of protection as part of the roofing Livonia MI system.
Felt paper is made of natural materials, like cellulose, or synthetic materials, such as polyester or fiberglass. On top of it comes a protective coating, like bitumen. The felt paper has the role of repelling water, while still allowing the roof to breathe.
Roofing professionals are aware of the fact that adding this extra layer of felt paper does not only have an aesthetic purpose, but also prolongs the lifespan of any roof. Moreover, it can actually save your roof during harsh weather events, such as storms, heavy snowfalls, and strong winds. Thus, even if you lose shingles, the roofing deck has an extra protection layer ensured by the felt paper. At the same time, when ice dams or snow melt, the resulting water can penetrate the roof layers, and thus the felt paper acts as a protection barrier for the wooden roof deck.
