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Underlayment

Underlayment
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October 15, 2026
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Underlayment: An Overview

Shingles, tile and metal shed most of the water that hits a roof, but not all of it. Underlayment is the layer underneath that catches what gets past them, and it keeps the deck dry while the roof is being installed.

1. What is underlayment?

2. What does underlayment do?

3. What are the types of underlayment?

4. Where is underlayment installed?

5. What problems happen with underlayment?

6. Do building codes require underlayment?

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