Eave Protection & Underlayment (Asphalt Shingles, Cedar Shakes & Shingles)

Jump to: navigation, search

Eave Protection & Underlayment (Asphalt Shingles, Cedar Shakes & Shingles)

Accepted Materials for a RoofStar Guarantee

The tables and products shown below provide basic material data and links to more information about the materials, including manufacturers' published Technical Data sheets, but this information is not intended for use as a comparison of material performance or quality. It is the sole responsibility of the Design Authority to assess the performance capability and material suitability for specific design requirements.

The materials listed are those which have been accepted by the RoofStar Guarantee Program (RCABC Guarantee Corp., or RGC) for use in a roof or grade-level waterproofing system that will qualify for a RoofStar Guarantee. The acceptance of these materials by the RGC (RoofStar Guarantee Program) in no way reflects on the quality or performance of other materials not listed.

The materials and guideline specifications are listed under the name of the manufacturer and/or supplier of the primary membrane material, with the exception of BUR membranes for which the reader will find RoofStar Guarantee Program guidelines on traditional built-up roofing systems (BUR) incorporating organic and glass felt primary membranes.

For reference, consult the RoofStar Guarantee Standards for eave protection, underlayment and valleys:

  1. Asphalt Shingles
  2. Cedar Shakes & Shingles


Eave protection is used to protect the eave and valley areas of water-shedding roofs from ice dam damage. An ice dam usually forms when the interior heat of the building warms the snow on the roof, causing it to melt and run down to the eaves. Normally, eaves extend past the exterior face of the building and are not heated from the inside. This allows the water to freeze and form an ice dam. As the ice dam grows, it forms a barrier that prevents water from draining off the edge of the eaves. The water backs up behind the dam and gradually forces its way under the primary roof covering (asphalt shingles, metal panels, cedar shakes or shingles, etc.), where it warms and melts (the result of heat leakage through discontinuities in the air barrier system). Liquid water then leaks through the roof deck and into the structure. The results can range from minor staining to severe water damage to the structural members.

Eave protection membranes are designed to prevent the water from reaching the deck and leaking into the structure. These materials are self-adhering and manufactured with a rubberized asphaltic compound, or with butyl. Properly formulated and installed, these sheets have the potential to perform a long time. Slope and climate conditions are considerations for selection; refer to the Standard for further information and guidance.

Underlayment is used in the field areas of the roof (where eave protection is not required) to provide a secondary protection beneath the roof covering, during weather events that might force water underneath. Refer to Part 8 in the Standard for slope limitations of nail-applied underlayments (not permitted on slopes less than 1:3 (4" in 12").

* Notice to Reader: Some of the materials listed for eave or valley protection must be installed in multiple layers because, by themselves, they are too thin to satisfy the material requirements published in the Standard for Asphalt Shingle Roof Systems. Consult the product manufacturer for appropriate application requirements, and the Standard for multiple layering requirements.
Manufacturer Product Name Product Type Product Thickness
mm (mil) *
Product Weight
Kg/m2 (lb / 1002 ')
Application Method Eaves * Valleys * Under-
layment
Click up/down arrows to sort
Building Products of Canada Corp. Gripgard SBS Modified Bituminous N/A N/A Self-adhering
Building Products of Canada Corp. Deckgard Polymeric N/A N/A Nail-applied X X
Building Products of Canada Corp. ProDeck Polymeric N/A N/A Nail-applied X X
Building Products of Canada Corp. Suredeck Polymeric N/A N/A Nail-applied X X
Building Products of Canada Corp. Weathertex (SA) SBS-modified Bituminous 1.5 (60) N/A Self-adhering
CertainTeed LLC WinterGuard Sand SBS Modified Bituminous N/A N/A Self-adhering
CertainTeed LLC WinterGuard HT SBS Modified Bituminous N/A N/A Self-adhering
CertainTeed LLC WinterGuard Granular SBS Modified Bituminous N/A N/A Self-adhering
CertainTeed LLC WinterGuard Pro SBS Modified Bituminous 1.14 (45) 23.13 (51) Self-adhering
CertainTeed LLC DiamondDeck Polymeric N/A N/A Nail-applied X X
CertainTeed LLC Roofers Select Underlayment Polymeric N/A N/A Nail-applied X X
CertainTeed LLC RoofRunner Polymeric 0.18 (7) 10.45 (23) Nail-applied X X
CertainTeed LLC RoofRunner AIR Polymeric 0.56 (22) 15.87 (35) Nail-applied X X
FT Synthetics PLATINUM Polymeric N/A N/A Nail-applied X X
FT Synthetics SILVER Polymeric N/A N/A Nail-applied X X
FT Synthetics PLATINUM HT-SA Polymeric 1.04 (41) 45 (20) Self-adhering
FT Synthetics Platinum HT-B Polymeric 1.04 (41) 45 (20) Self-adhering
FT Synthetics Cobalt Ultra Polymeric 1.04 (41) 13 (28) Self-adhering
FT Synthetics FT Pro 20 Polymeric 0.25 (10) 9 (21) Nail-applied X X
FT Synthetics SynTrack Polymeric 0.20 (8) 9 (20) Nail-applied X X
GAF Canada ULC Shingle-Mate Reinforced Organic Felt N/A N/A Nail-applied X X
GAF Canada ULC Stormguard SBS Modified Bituminous 1.02 (40) N/A Self-adhering
GAF Canada ULC Weather Watch SBS Modified Bituminous 1.02 (40) N/A Self-adhering
GAF Canada ULC Deck Armor Polymeric N/A N/A Nail-applied X X
GAF Canada ULC FeltBuster Polymeric N/A 10.4 (23) Nail-applied X X
GAF Canada ULC Tiger Paw Polymeric N/A 18 (40) Nail-applied X X
Garland Canada Inc. Viking UDL Shingle HG polymer/rubberized asphalt adhesive 1.40 (55) 30.9 Self-adhering
Garland Canada Inc. Viking UDL Pro Grade polymer/rubberized asphalt adhesive 1.40 (55) 32.7 Self-adhering
HAL Industries Inc. Breathex Polymeric N/A N/A Nail-applied X X
Henry Company Canada Blueskin PE 200 HT SBS Modified Bituminous N/A N/A Self-adhering
Henry Company Canada Blueskin RF 200 SBS Modified Bituminous N/A N/A Self-adhering
Henry Company Canada Eaveguard SBS Modified Bituminous N/A N/A Self-adhering
IKO Industries Ltd. Roofgard Cool Grey Underlayment Polymeric N/A N/A Nail-applied X X
IKO Industries Ltd. SBS Deck Base 44 SBS Modified Bituminous N/A N/A Nail-applied X X
IKO Industries Ltd. Stormtite Polymeric N/A N/A Nail-applied X X
IKO Industries Ltd. Stormshield Ice and Water Protector SBS Modified Bituminous 1.08 (43) N/A Self-adhering
IKO Industries Ltd. 44 Stormshield Ice and Water Protector SBS Modified Bituminous 1.08 (43) N/A Self-adhering
IKO Industries Ltd. Armourgard Ice and Water Protector SBS Modified Bituminous 1.4 (53) N/A Self-adhering
KPNE Products Ltd. ULTRASeal SA HT Polymeric/Self-adhering butyl 1.14 (45) 18.14 (40) Self-adhering
Malarkey Roofing Products Right Start™ UDL SBS Modified Bituminous N/A N/A Nail-applied X X
Malarkey Roofing Products Arctic Seal Ice & Water Guard SBS Modified Bituminous N/A N/A Self-adhering
Malarkey Roofing Products 1030 SecureStart™ Polymeric N/A N/A Nail-applied X X
Malarkey Roofing Products Secure Start Plus Polymeric N/A 13.6 (30) Nail-applied X X
Malarkey Roofing Products Secure Start SG Polymeric N/A 11.3 (25) Nail-applied X X
Malarkey Roofing Products Secure Start Permeable Polymeric N/A 9.0 (20) Nail-applied X X
Owens Corning Canada LP Deck Defence Polymeric N/A N/A Nail-applied X X
Owens Corning Canada LP Weatherlock G SBS Modified Bituminous N/A N/A Self-adhering
Owens Corning Canada LP Titanium UDL 25 Polymeric N/A N/A Nail-applied X X
Owens Corning Canada LP Titanium UDL 30 Polymeric N/A N/A Nail-applied X X
Owens Corning Canada LP Titanium UDL 50 Polymeric N/A N/A Nail-applied X X
Owens Corning Canada LP Titanium PSU 30 SBS Modified Bituminous N/A N/A Self-adhering
Owens Corning Canada LP RhinoRoof U20 Polymeric N/A N/A Nail-applied X X
Polyglass USA, Inc. Polystick IR-Xe Modified Asphalt 1.50 (60) N/A Self-adhering
Polyglass USA, Inc. Polystick MTS Proprietary Compound 1.50 (60) N/A Self-adhering
Polyglass USA, Inc. Polystick TU Plus SBS Modified Bituminous 2.00 (80) N/A Self-adhering
Protecto Wrap Company Jiffy Seal Ice and Water Guard HT SBS Modified Bituminous N/A N/A Self-adhering
Protecto Wrap Company Jiffy Seal Butyl Ice and Water Guard HT SBS Modified Bituminous N/A N/A Self-adhering
Sentry Building Innovations Roofnado AnchorDeck Polymeric N/A N/A Nail-applied X X
Sentry Building Innovations Roofnado LapLock PSU (HT) Polymeric/Self-adhered underside N/A N/A Self-adhering
Sentry Building Innovations StormTread XW Polymeric N/A N/A Nail-applied X X
Sentry Building Innovations Sahara (underlayment) Polymeric N/A N/A Nail-applied X X
Sentry Building Innovations Sahara AnchorDeck (underlayment) Polymeric N/A N/A Nail-applied X X
Siplast Paradiene 20 EG SA SBS Modified Bituminous 3.00 (118) 4.1 (9.02) Self-adhering
Soprema Inc. Lastoflex SBS Modified Bituminous N/A N/A Nail-applied X X
Soprema Inc. Lastobond 195 SBS Modified Bituminous N/A N/A Self-adhering
Soprema Inc. Lastobond 240 SBS Modified Bituminous N/A N/A Self-adhering
Soprema Inc. Lastobond Shield SBS Modified Bituminous N/A N/A Self-adhering
Soprema Inc. Lastobond Shield HT SBS Modified Bituminous N/A N/A Self-adhering
Soprema Inc. Sopraseal Stick 1100 SBS Modified Bituminous N/A N/A Self-adhering
VaproShield LLC SlopeShield Plus Self-Adhered Polymeric 0.51 (20) 0.447 Self-adhering


Accepted Materials


Home