Underlayment & Barriers

Welcome to the comprehensive world of Underlayment & Barriers at Roofing4Us, where we believe that protecting your building from the elements begins underneath the visible layer of your construction. Dive into the diverse array of products and their core functionalities to achieve optimal protection against vapor, excess moisture, and other environmental elements across various applications.

Synthetic Roofing Underlayments

Underlayment provides a secondary weather barrier to guard the roof deck from moisture penetration, serving a pivotal role in preserving the structural integrity of your roof.

• Raptor, Gray Hawk, and StarWrap offer a wide selection of Synthetic Underlayments, all available in various sizes to cater to diverse roofing needs. From National Nail, we also have Synthetic Roofing Underlayments EXO50 and EXO25-SB. These products provide superior water resistance and durability, ensuring robust and long-lasting protection beneath shingles, tiles, or other roofing materials.

   

Vapor Retarders

An essential tool to manage and mitigate the movement of moisture through walls and prevent potential damage to the structure.

• CertainTeed MemBrain Vapor Retarder is a versatile wall lining that can adapt its permeability to the ambient humidity level, providing enhanced protection against moisture, mold, and mildew.

   

Crawl Space Vapor Barriers

Securing your crawl spaces from moisture infiltration is paramount to prevent the onset of mold, mildew, and structural decay.

• Products like Viper CS, Viper CS II, and Viper CSX Radiant offer a range of Class A Vapor Barriers, available in multiple sizes and thicknesses, designed to robustly resist the ingress of moisture from the ground into the crawl spaces, thereby safeguarding the foundational structures of buildings.

   

House Wraps and Tapes

Strategically designed to add an additional layer of protection to walls against external weather conditions.

• Wraptor presents a variety of House Wraps with different permeability levels and the House Wrap Tape to secure these wraps in place, thereby ensuring a tight seal against air and moisture infiltration through external walls.

   

Under Slab Vapor Barriers and Insulation

Mitigating moisture migration and providing foundational thermal insulation is fundamental in enhancing the longevity and energy efficiency of your construction.

• Products like Viper II Underlslab Vapor Barrier and Insul-Tarp Under Slab Insulation provide a critical line of defense against ground moisture, protecting foundational slabs from potential damage while maintaining a consistent internal environmental quality.

   

Poly Sheeting

A versatile and flexible solution for creating temporary barriers, covering materials, and enclosing spaces during construction.

• Aluf Plastics and Nu-Age offers a plethora of Poly Sheeting options, available in various sizes and thicknesses, suitable for multifaceted applications, including temporary weather protection during construction, creating vapor barriers, and more.

   

Selecting the Right Product

Choosing the right underlayment or barrier is contingent upon several factors your geographical location, the environmental conditions typically encountered, the type of your construction, and specific building codes that might be applicable. While synthetic underlayments might be a staple for roofing applications:

• For High Humidity Environments: Consider vapor retarders like CertainTeed MemBrain that adapts to humidity levels.
• For Ground Level Applications: Leverage the strength of Viper vapor barriers and Insul-Tarp under slab insulation to guard against ground moisture.

• For Wall Applications: Wraptor house wraps and tapes provide a shield against external weather, whereas Nu-Age and Aluf Plastics poly sheeting can serve as a temporary barrier during construction phases.

   

We invite you to navigate through our extensive product range, explore individual product details, and make informed choices that align with your specific requirements and use cases. Your path to a secure and durable structure is paved with the quality and reliability of our underlayment and barrier offerings at Roofing4Us.