Knowing the Components of Home Roofings
A home roofing system is a valuable investment that will ensure your home’s durability, strength, and comfort for many years to come. These components play an important role in maintaining your home roofing’s stability and structure. You as a homeowner must know the components of your home roof. Here are the different components of residential roofing that you need to know.
Roof Decks
The roof deck is the part of your roof that you can see. It’s typically made of wood, asphalt shingles, or synthetic materials. Roof decks are used to cover the upper part of a home’s exterior walls, as well as its gutters and downspouts. They’re also used to protect your home from water damage in case of heavy rainstorms or snowfall in winter months.
Underlayment
Underlayment is the layer of protection between your roof deck and shingles. It’s important to have a good underlayment because it can provide extra strength, insulation, and waterproofing for your home. There are many different materials used for underlayments including asphalt, synthetic rubber, fiberglass, and more.
Water and Ice Shield
The water and ice shield is a waterproofing membrane that prevents water damage to your roof. It’s installed under the shingles, protecting from any moisture that may seep through during rainy seasons or inclement weather. The best time to install this layer of protection is when you are replacing an old roof so that you can use leftover materials from previous projects instead of having to go through another round of ordering new ones.
Felt Papers
Felt papers are used to waterproof the roof deck. They’re made from organic fiber, which can absorb water and then release it when needed. Felt papers are installed on top of the underlayment before it’s installed over any joists or rafters in your home roofing system. The felt paper serves as an insulator by protecting surfaces underneath from moisture, which can cause damage to wood structures over time.
The roofing components we’ve covered are just a few of the many that come into play when it comes to residential roofing. If you need any repairs or maintenance for your home roofing here in the Temecula, CA area, Sutton Roofing and Solar is ready to provide you with quality roofing services. Call us at (951) 893-4598 today!