What Are The Best Types Of Synthetic Roof Underlayment? Pros, Cons, And Cost.

Are you trying to figure out what's the best synthetic underlayment for your roof? In this video we discuss the four types of synthetic roofing underlayment.

1. 25 year nail non adhesive
2. 50 year adhesive
3. 50 year self adhesive
4. synthetic underlayment with a radiant barrier.

00:00 What are the different types of synthetic roofing underlayment
01:00 What's the best synthetic roofing underlayment?
01:18 How long will synthetic roofing underlayment last?
01:48 How long can synthetic roofing underlayment be exposed?
03:31 What are the benefits of Sharkskin Comp?
05:18 What are the benefits of Sharkskin Ultra?
07:54 What are the benefits of Sharkskin Ultra SA?
10:39 What are the benefits of Sharkskin Ultra Radiant?


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If you’re installing a new metal roof, you have to check the local building code to ensure what type of roof underlayment your project can use. Once you’ve determined synthetic underlayment is suitable for your project, you still have different types and brands of synthetic underlayment to choose from.

What Is Synthetic Roof Underlayment?
Synthetic underlayment is a layer of laminated polypropylene or polyethylene plastic material that goes over the roof deck. It’s purpose is to provide an extra layer of protection to the roof system. The synthetic material is resistant to moisture and can be left exposed to the element for an extended period of time, making it the right underlayment material to choose when drying in a roof.

Synthetic underlayment has a longer lifespan when compared to felt or asphalt roofing underlayment.

What Is The Best Synthetic Roof Underlayment?
The best synthetic roofing underlayment is an underlayment that matches the lifespan of the roof. For example, if you have a metal roof that’s designed to last 50 plus years, then you should buy an underlayment that has a 50 year warranty.

A superior quality high temperature underlayment, such as the Sharkskin Ultra SA® or Sharkskin Ultra, is considered to be a high quality roof underlayment due to its durability and longevity.

Synthetic Roof Underlayment Pros And Cons
It’s unusual to have a comparison chart that’s so lopsided, but there’s really only one significant disadvantage for synthetic underlayment. The short term costs are much higher than felt underlayment. However, the long term cost of having an asphalt underlayment that fails prior to the roof system will be catastrophic.

Synthetic underlayment is more lightweight than felt which makes it easier to carry and install. Synthetic underlayment also provides better traction for roofers than roofing felt in both wet and dry conditions, making it a safer product to work with during installation.

How Long Does Synthetic Metal Roof Underlayment Last?
One of synthetic underlayment’s advantages is its long lifespan. Synthetic roofing underlayment will have a warranty that ranges from 25-50 years, while felt underlayment only lasts 12-20 years. In addition, synthetic underlayment can be left exposed for months. Conversely, felt cannot be left exposed for long periods of time. This becomes important if your project is not able to be completed immediately.

How Much Does Synthetic Roof Underlayment Cost?
The price of synthetic roof underlayment will vary depending on the lifespan of the product and whether it’s non adhesive or self adhesive.

25 year non adhesive underlayment = $.15 to $.20 Per square foot
50 year non adhesive underlayment = $.20 to $.25 Per square foot
50 year self adhesive underlayment = $.55 to $.65 Per square foot
Though underlayment is a small expense when you look at the overall cost of your installed roof, it is one of the most important components of a long lasting roof.

What Are The Types Of Synthetic Roof Underlayment?
While there are different types of roof underlayment, most manufacturers follow the model of having a “good, better, best” option that ranges in terms of quality and price.

Sharkskin Comp®
Sharkskin Ultra®
Sharkskin Ultra SA®


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