Ice and water protectors sometimes called ice and snow shields in cold climates are made with polymer modified bitumen.
Where to install ice shield on roof.
An ice and water shield is a great roofing product to create leak free roofs.
In the video it s been installed on the entire roof.
Tar paper roofing felt thermoplastic polyolefin etc or cheaper.
The video shows you exactly what ice water shield looks like and where it s installed.
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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.
This ice water shield is applied as an underlayment prior to putting the shingles on the roof.
Install the ice barrier membrane according to the manufacturer s instructions with the drip edge installed on top of the membrane then install regular roofing underlayment tar paper over the top of the drip edge and over the ice barrier and continuing all the way up the roof.
Learn how ice water shield tiger paw underlayment and gaf roof shingles are installed in this today s home remodeler episode with host stuart keith and an.
The guy also talks about how the ice water shield seals itself around roofing nails which helps to distinguish it from a traditional underlayment product e g.
This ice shield seals nail holes better then regular tar paper roofing materials.