How To Install Ice And Water Shield On A Roof
An ice and water shield is a great roofing product to create leak free roofs.
How to install ice and water shield on a roof. Ice and water protector sometimes also referred to as ice and water shield is a waterproof roof underlayment membrane developed to protect vulnerable areas on a roof from ice and water damage. If an ice dam occurs on your roof and water backs up under the shingles it will seep down into your home through the nail holes holding the shingles. Ice and water shield is a great product that can be used in spots to protect the most vulnerable areas of your roof or as a whole roof underlayment to protect from ice dams water dams storms and leaking in any area of the country and any weather. One person can install long lengths of ice and water shield to the roof however it is easier for two people to install especially with some new installatio.
Peel back 300 600 mm 1 2 ft of release liner align membrane. Cut the membrane into 3 5 m 10 15 ft lengths and re roll loosely. Ice and water protectors sometimes called ice and snow shields in cold climates are made with polymer modified bitumen. Ice water shield is a thick sticky back underlayment also known as felt paper that will adhere to your roof deck and prevent water from seeping into your home if it gets under your shingles.
This ice shield seals nail holes better then regular tar paper roofing materials.