Tu techo cumple una función fundamental en la defensa de tu casa contra las condiciones climáticas. El fieltro para techos es una capa de protección debajo de las tejas (u otra cobertura de techo) que ayuda a eliminar la acumulación excesiva de humedad de tu casa. Dado que tu techo se enfrenta a todo tipo de condiciones climáticas, como la lluvia, el viento, la nieve y el hielo, a menudo necesita toda la ayuda posible. Aquí encontrarás todo lo que necesitas saber sobre este producto para techos, incluido de qué se trata, las pequeñas diferencias entre los distintos tipos y por qué tu techo lo puede necesitar.
¿Qué es el fieltro para techos?
Roofing felt is a type of roofing underlayment, a thin water-shedding barrier that's added between your roof shingles and the decking. This secondary layer of protection helps prevent moisture from infiltrating your roofing system and coming in contact with the wood roof deck. It's especially effective at protecting the roof from wind-driven rain and snow. Roofing underlayment an effective barrier to all kinds of weather conditions that a roof has to deal with.
Roofing felt is commonly made from natural materials like wood cellulose soaked with a protective asphalt layer, known as bitumen, to give it water-shedding properties. Other types of underlayment are comprised of materials like fiberglass, polypropylene, and polyester.
What Is Roofing Felt Used For?
The main function of roofing felt, like all forms of underlayment, is to protect the decking below your shingles by keeping water out. In the event that there is shingle blow-off or damage caused by a high wind event like a hurricane, felt can help to prevent water infiltration from making its way into your home until you are able to have permanent repairs completed.
Depending on the type of wood used for the decking, roofing felt can also prevent wood resin stains. The material shields the shingles from the resin emitted by the wood and reduces the chance of staining, so your roof maintains its aesthetic appearance.
Roofing felt can also maintain or increase the fire rating of the roof. Building codes sometimes require an underlayment below the shingles to meet a Class A fire rating. Be sure to check local building codes for roof underlayment requirements in your area.
Are There Different Kinds of Felt?
Now that you know what roofing felt is, let's look at the different kinds. There are two main types of asphalt saturated roofing felts: 15 lb. and 30 lb. The numbers typically represent the weight in pounds per hundred square feet. Roofing felt that's 15 lbs. per hundred square feet is often used in applications where you want to reduce the weight placed on the roof. The downside is that it can be more vulnerable to wear and tear.
Roofing felt that weighs 30 lbs. per hundred square feet is for heavy-duty projects. While it can be more resistant to wear and tear, it's also heavier, which places additional stress on the roof structure.
In addition to typical #15 and #30 asphalt saturated felts, synthetic roofing felts have become a common roofing underlayment due to their durability, tear-resistance and moisture-resistant construction.
Why Your Roof Needs Underlayment
There is more than one kind of roofing underlayment, and roofing felt is just one of them. While it's not always used, its benefits outweigh the small additional cost of having this additional protective layer.
Synthetic roofing felt like the GAF FeltBuster® can prevent water from leaking into your home and damaging the roof decking. Ensure your next roofing contractor uses quality materials to save you money in the long run. Connect with a contractor certified by GAF* to discuss your specific roofing needs.
*Los contratistas inscritos en los programas de certificación de GAF no son empleados ni agentes de GAF, y GAF no controla ni supervisa de otro modo estas empresas independientes. Es posible que los contratistas hayan acordado que usarán productos de techado GAF, y podrían recibir beneficios como puntos de recompensa por lealtad y descuentos en herramientas de marketing de GAF por participar en el programa.
