Asphalt Shingles

T

Underlayment

A water-resistant or waterproof barrier material that is installed directly to your roof deck. It is applied under all roofing materials as an added layer of protection from servere weather. The most common types are asphalt based felt, synthetic felt, and Ice & Water Shield. These types of underlayment come on rolls

Pipe Flashing / Pipe Boot

Box Vent

Ridge Vent

A durable, flexible, weatherproof seal that goes around plumbing and heating pipes that protrude through a roof

A square-shaped static-vent that allows excess heat and humidity build up in an attic space to ventilate to the outside. Box Vents are ecomomical and should be placed near the ridge or peak of your roof.

Ventilation that is installed at the ridge or peak of a roof that allows heat and humidity build-up in an attic to ventilate to the outside. These differ from Box Vents in that they are incorporated into the shingles and can be diffiecult to see from the ground.