Roofing felt is a composite material that is commonly used as a roofing material. It is also referred to as tar paper, tar rubber, bitumen, roof tar, or roof tar paper. This material has been around for centuries. The first evidence of its use as a roofing material was in 1734.
Rift-heated roofing felt is most often used in areas where there is a steep slope to the surface of the earth. This is especially common in mountainous regions where the snowfall is usually twice a year. Rift-heated roofing felt is designed to resist moisture and corrosive exposure. As a result, it is most often used on flat roofs where there is little or no overlap with adjoining sloped roofs.
Roofing tar paper is the more expensive of the two types of roofing materials. It is made from a blend of synthetic felt, and wool fibers. It is commonly seen in commercial applications such as roof decks, and pool decks. Traditionally, it was cut into squares by hand. Today’s synthetic felt is more cost effective and can be purchased in rolls of hundreds of square feet at a time.
Both roof tar paper and roof felt, are commonly used in roof construction today. They are often combined to produce a thicker, stronger, and more waterproof type of roof covering. The reason for this is because they both have excellent thermal qualities. As a result, they are often used in combination with one another in new homes and old homes alike.
One can also install roof underlayment that is made of either synthetic or natural felt. The most popular products are those made from synthetic felt. This is due to the fact that it is the cheapest and easiest type of product to install. When used in conjunction with the other roof underlayment types such as roof tar paper, a properly laid out and designed roof underlayment can effectively enhance the life and efficiency of your roof.
The final type of roofing product to discuss is the roofing shingles themselves. Similar to the tar paper, they are typically made from a combination of fibers, plastics, and other materials. The difference between these products is that the felt is more flexible and rolls more easily than tar paper, and it also overlaps the existing layer of roofing to create a tighter and smoother surface. This product can be layered over an existing roof to create a finished look, or can be used in place of the existing roofing.