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Roofing Products

August 2025 Product Focus: Underlayment

By Roofing Contractor Staff
MAT-40, a premier high-temperature underlayment
BITEC
July 14, 2025

MAT-40

BITEC

Presenting MAT-40, a premier high-temperature underlayment and one of BITEC’s most popular standalone products. Engineered for both residential and commercial metal and tile roofing, contractors consistently choose MAT-40 for its superior performance and safety features. The innovative slip-resistant polyester surfacing provides exceptional grip, making installation safer and more efficient, even on steeply sloped roofs. Renowned for the high-quality formulation that BITEC is known for, MAT-40 offers reliable protection against the elements, securing its place as one of their most popular and trusted roofing accessories. Choose MAT-40 for unparalleled peace of mind on your next roofing project. For more information, visit bitec.com/underlayments.

Van Boxel Building Supply’s Fast Track Synthetic Felt
Photo: Van Boxel Building Supply

Fast Track Synthetic Felt

Van Boxel Building Supply

Van Boxel Building Supply’s Fast Track Synthetic Felt is a premium 9-mil, 100 gsm underlayment with Miami-Dade approval. Each roll covers 1,000 square feet, offers a 90-day UV rating, and is designed to perform in tough conditions. Van Boxel offers free custom logo printing on every order, no extra fees. With a two- to four-week delivery window, you get both quality and convenience without waiting. Ideal for roofing pros who want top-tier protection and branding in one. For more information, visit vanboxelsupply.com.

F5 Air & Vapor Barrier
Photo: MuleHide

F5 Air & Vapor Barrier

MuleHide

F5 Air & Vapor Barrier from MuleHide creates an essential seal between a low-slope roof and the building below. Designed for use in colder climates, it prevents warm, moist indoor air from infiltrating the roof’s insulation layer, where it can condense and damage the roofing system. Factory-controlled thickness ensures uniform barrier properties. F5 Air & Vapor Barrier is compatible with a wide variety of roofing membranes and substrates. The non-skid surface helps keep crews safe. The one-piece release liner is easily removed for installation. F5 Air & Vapor Barrier can also be used as a temporary roof for up to 120 days. For more information, visit mulehide.com.

Tiger Paw Premium Roof Deck Protection
Photo: GAF

Tiger Paw Premium Roof Deck Protection

GAF

GAF Tiger Paw Premium Roof Deck Protection provides the durability you want in an underlayment for residential roofing systems. Tiger Paw provides a critical layer of protection against moisture intrusion and resists wrinkling and buckling that can detract from its finished look of your roof. Its premium non-asphaltic, polypropylene construction resists rotting and brittleness, while its UV-stabilized polypropylene construction resists UV degradation for up to 180 days1. Traction and ease of installation are prioritized with a specially designed walking surface and anti-skid back coating, offering walkability for installers. Tiger Paw is recommended for asphaltic shingles but is also suitable for use with slate, metal, or tile roofing systems. Tiger Paw Premium Roof Deck Protection is eligible for a Lifetime Limited Warranty when installed with additional required GAF products.2

1 180-day UV resistance is based on testing conducted under controlled laboratory conditions. This product is water resistant, NOT WATERPROOF. DO NOT USE as a temporary roof to protect property or possessions.

2 Lifetime refers to the length of warranty coverage provided and means as long as the original individual owner(s) of a single-family detached residence [or eligible second owner(s)] owns the property where the qualifying GAF products are installed. For other owners/structures, Lifetime coverage is not applicable. Lifetime coverage on shingles requires use of GAF Lifetime shingles only. See GAF Shingle & Accessory Limited Warranty for complete coverage and restrictions. Lifetime coverage on shingles and accessories requires use of any GAF Lifetime Shingle and at least 3 qualifying GAF accessories. See GAF Roofing System Limited Warranty for complete coverage and restrictions. Visit gaf.com/LRS for qualifying GAF products. For installations not eligible for the GAF Roofing System Limited Warranty, see the GAF Shingle & Accessory Limited Warranty.

For more information, visit gaf.com/tigerpaw.

TAMKO Moisture Guard
Photo: TAMKO Building Products

Moisture Guard

TAMKO Building Products

TAMKO Moisture Guard is a self-adhering underlayment made with fiberglass mat and SBS-modified rubberized asphalt, topped with a mineral surface for enhanced UV and wear resistance. A removable release film and selvedge release tape allow easy application and strong adhesion to roof decks. Designed to protect against ice dams and wind-driven rain, it provides a reliable secondary waterproofing barrier beneath asphalt, tile, wood shake, slate, or composite shingles. Ideal for use along rake and eave edges, valleys, ridges, and around chimneys, dormers, vents, and skylights. Moisture Guard carries a five-year limited warranty.*

*See TAMKO’s Asphalt Underlayments Limited Warranty for details.

For more information, visit tamko.com.

GRACE ICE & WATER SHIELD
Photo: CertainTeed

GRACE ICE & WATER SHIELD

CertainTeed

GRACE ICE & WATER SHIELD self-adhered roofing underlayment is a premier membrane composed of two waterproofing materials — an aggressive rubberized asphalt adhesive backed by a layer of slip-resistant coated high-density cross-laminated polyethylene film. With a membrane that won’t dry out, rot or crack, watertight laps and sealing around fasteners, GRACE ICE & WATER SHIELD has a proven track record, protecting under all standard sloped roof coverings. Backed by CertainTeed’s SureStart warranty, customers can further protect their homes and roofing products during the vital early years following installation and for up to 50 years with SureStart Plus. For more information, visit certainteed.com.

Titanium FR
Photo: Owens Corning

Titanium FR

Owens Corning

From wildfire zones to energy-generating roofs, Titanium FR high-temp self-adhered underlayment is designed to be a critical component of a roof assembly. With proprietary technology to help mitigate fire spread to the roof deck, Titanium FR meets Class A fire codes and Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) standards, and it can be used beneath BAPV solar panels. Plus, Titanium FR offers industry-leading benefits on the jobsite like improved walkability thanks to Sure-Foot technology, and easy repositioning. For more information, visit owenscorning.com.

Ultra HT Wind & Water Seal
Photo: MFM Building Products

Ultra HT Wind & Water Seal

MFM Building Products

Ultra HT Wind & Water Seal is a high-temperature-rated self-adhering underlayment composed of a cross-laminated, non-slip polymer film laminated to a high-temperature rubberized asphalt adhesive rated to 250 degrees Fahrenheit. It is engineered for use with metal roofing systems where extreme heat is generated. Ultra HT is a Class A fire-rated membrane for use with 24 GA steel UL-classified roofing panels, as well as 3-tab Class A fire-rated shingles. This 45-mil underlayment is 36 inches x 67 feet and comes with a 10-year warranty. For more information, visit mfmbp.com.

CLAD-GARD
Photo: Holcim Elevate

CLAD-GARD

Elevate

The Elevate CLAD-GARD portfolio offers high-performance underlayment solutions for metal roofing systems. CLAD-GARD SA is a self-adhered, rubberized asphalt membrane with excellent flexibility, skid resistance and up to 239 degrees Fahrenheit heat resistance. CLAD-GARD R provides an economical, waterproof solution with a textured, walkable surface and a 60-day exposure rating. For steep slopes, CLAD-GARD MA is a mechanically attached, 100% recyclable synthetic underlayment that’s stronger and lighter than felt. All CLAD-GARD products are compatible with Elevate insulation systems and are eligible for Elevate Red Shield Warranties of up to 20 years. For more information, visit holcimelevate.com.

IntelliWrap PR
Photo: IMETCO

IntelliWrap PR

IMETCO

IntelliWrap PR is a high-performance, self-adhered roofing underlayment designed to protect while allowing your roof assembly to breathe. It is both water- and airtight yet vapor permeable, helping to reduce trapped moisture. With a UV-stable, slip-resistant surface, it ensures safer walkability during installation. IntelliWrap PR is compatible with a wide range of roofing systems, including standing seam metal, slate, clay tile and cedar shingles, making it a versatile and durable choice for contractors and builders alike. For more information, visit imetco.com.

KEYWORDS: Bitec CertainTeed Elevate GAF IMETCO MFM Building Products Mule-Hide Products Owens Corning resiliency storm preparation TAMKO Building Products underlayment

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