Frost Barrier Roof

Protect your roof from harsh weather conditions by using this grace ice and water shield roll roofing underlayment.

Frost barrier roof.

Gcp applied technologies grace ice and water shield 36 in. Overhang and a 2 6 exterior wall. 8 pitch roof with a 12 in. 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.

Film surfaced peel and stick roof leak barrier roll model 0915000 84 98 roll. The decking and your attic or home beneath that. When warm air from inside the house escapes traveling up through the bypasses the moisture condenses on the roof boards and rafters where the frost can form. Ice barrier roof material is used to protect vulnerable areas of the roof as an added layer of protection against ice and water damage.

Roll self adhered roofing underlayment 225 sq. Even if you don t live in an ice dam region like minnesota colorado and wisconsin you may still consider ice barrier membrane for your home. In areas where there has been a history of ice forming along the eaves causing a backup of water an ice barrier that consists of at least two layers of underlayment cemented together or of a self adhering polymer modified bitumen sheet shall be used in lieu of normal underlayment and extend from the lowest edges of the roof surfaces to the point at least 24 inches inside the exterior wall line of the building. Overhang and a 2 6 exterior wall.

The problem with using insulation alone. During winter conditions attic frost is a problem associated with attic bypasses. Traditionally we ve insulated the roof panel to try and keep the temperature on the panel from reaching the dew point. Gaf stormguard 200 sq.

Gaf weatherwatch 150 sq. 47 inches up the roof slope from the drip edge. Weatherlock flex flexible self sealing ice water barrier provides excellent roof deck protection against water infiltration resulting from the freeze thaw cycle wind driven rains and normal water flow around eaves rakes valleys vents chimneys and skylights. Water and ice barrier keeps ice and water away from what s underneath it i e.

Ft 5003002 the home depot. 50 1 2 inches up the roof slope from the drip edge. But a preinstalled membrane may be even more effective at removing condensation. Set your store to see local availability add to cart.

Mineral surfaced peel and stick roof leak barrier roll model 0912000 49 98 49 98. When the outside temperature rises again the frost thaws water collects and can leak into your house. 6 pitch roof with a 12 in. We ll add a vapor barrier so the moist air does not flow up through the insulation and condense on the roof.

Ice and water protectors sometimes called ice and snow shields in cold climates are made with polymer modified bitumen. A couple of examples of how far up the slope of the roof the ice barrier membrane must be installed.