Eave Protection & Underlayment (Asphalt Shingles, Cedar Shakes & Shingles)
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:
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").
Manufacturer | Product Name | Product Type | Product Thickness mm (mil) * |
Product Weight Kg/m2 (lb / 1002 ') |
Application Method | Eaves * | Valleys * | Under- layment |
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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 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |