This ice water shield is applied as an underlayment prior to putting the shingles on the roof.
Where to install ice shield on roof.
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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.
The video shows you exactly what ice water shield looks like and where it s installed.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This ice shield seals nail holes better then regular tar paper roofing materials.
Tar paper roofing felt thermoplastic polyolefin etc or cheaper.
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.