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Roofing felt (similar to [[tar paper]]) is the base material used to make [[roof shingle]]s and roll roofing. Typical uses of felt paper are as an underlay(ment) ([[sarking]]) beneath other building materials, particularly roofing and siding materials, and is one type of membrane used in asphalt [[Flat roof#Types#Asphalt|built up roofing (BUR)]] systems. The purposes are to "...separate the roof covering from the roof deck...shed water...[and] provide secondary weather protection..."<ref>"Is Roofing Felt Underlayment Needed Under Roof Shingles, Tiles, Slate, Wood Shingles or Shakes?". Inspectapedia http://inspectapedia.com/roof/Roofing_Underlayment.htm accessed 3/11/2014 quoting "The Uses and Performance Requirements of Steep-Slope Roof Underlays in North America and the United Kingdom", Robert J. Booth, Keith Roberts, ''Proceedings of the North American Conference on Roofing Technology'', p. 112-118</ref> Also, the rapid application of roofing underlay protects the roof deck during construction until the roofing material is applied and is required for roofs required to meet Underwriters Laboratory (UL) fire ratings.<ref>http://inspectapedia.com/roof/Roofing_Underlayment.htm#reviewers accessed 3/11/2014</ref> The separation of the roof covering from the [[roof deck]] protects the roof covering from resins in some sheathing materials and cushions unevenness and old nails and splinters in re-roofing applications. The underlayment also sheds water, which penetrates the roof covering from an ordinary leak, a leak from wind-driven rain or snow, wind damage to the roof covering, or [[Ice dam (roof)|ice dams]]. However, the application of underlays may increase the roof temperature, which is the leading cause of ageing of [[asphalt shingle]]s and felt paper wrinkles when it gets wet, which (rarely) shows through asphalt shingles. Not installing an underlay may void the roof covering warranty.
Roofing felt (similar to [[tar paper]]) is the base material used to make [[roof shingle]]s and roll roofing. Typical uses of felt paper are as an underlay(ment) ([[sarking]]) beneath other building materials, particularly roofing and siding materials, and is one type of membrane used in asphalt [[Flat roof#Types#Asphalt|built up roofing (BUR)]] systems. The purposes are to "...separate the roof covering from the roof deck...shed water...[and] provide secondary weather protection..."<ref>"Is Roofing Felt Underlayment Needed Under Roof Shingles, Tiles, Slate, Wood Shingles or Shakes?". Inspectapedia http://inspectapedia.com/roof/Roofing_Underlayment.htm accessed 3/11/2014 quoting "The Uses and Performance Requirements of Steep-Slope Roof Underlays in North America and the United Kingdom", Robert J. Booth, Keith Roberts, ''Proceedings of the North American Conference on Roofing Technology'', p. 112-118</ref> Also, the rapid application of roofing underlay protects the roof deck during construction until the roofing material is applied and is required for roofs required to meet Underwriters Laboratory (UL) fire ratings.<ref>http://inspectapedia.com/roof/Roofing_Underlayment.htm#reviewers accessed 3/11/2014</ref> The separation of the roof covering from the [[roof deck]] protects the roof covering from resins in some sheathing materials and cushions unevenness and old nails and splinters in re-roofing applications. The underlayment also sheds water, which penetrates the roof covering from an ordinary leak, a leak from wind-driven rain or snow, wind damage to the roof covering, or [[Ice dam (roof)|ice dams]]. However, the application of underlays may increase the roof temperature, which is the leading cause of ageing of [[asphalt shingle]]s and felt paper wrinkles when it gets wet, which (rarely) shows through asphalt shingles. Not installing an underlay may void the roof covering warranty.


Felt paper is available in several types. The two common grades of felt paper are called ''Type 1'' (No. 15) and ''Type 2'' (No. 30) felt. The "15" and "30" designations originated with organic base felt weighing 15lb or 30lb per 100 sq. ft. ({{convert|15|lb|disp=out}} or {{convert|30|lb|disp=out}} per {{convert|100|sqft|disp=out}}). Now, they may still colloquially be called 15- or 30- ''pound'' felt but are technically called ''No. 15'' or ''No. 30'', and the fibreglass and polyester base felts are lighter weight. Another basic designation is ''organic'' or ''inorganic''. Organic felt paper has a base material made with formerly living materials such as [[Cotton paper|rag fibre]] (hessian) or [[cellulose]] fibres (wood, or jute). Organic felt papers are now considered obsolete, only comprising five percent of the market in 1987.<ref>William Cullen, "Transitions in Roofing Technology" National Roofing Contractors' Association {{cite web|url=http://docserver.nrca.net/pdfs/technical/468.pdf |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2014-03-11 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130518044829/http://docserver.nrca.net/pdfs/technical/468.pdf |archivedate=2013-05-18 |df= }} accessed 3/11/2014</ref> Inorganic ''base products'' are [[polyester]], [[fibre glass]] developed in the 1950s, and historically, [[asbestos]] mat. Polyester mat is stronger than fibreglass and is gaining market share. Polyester mat is primarily used with the more flexible modified-bitumen felt products. Asbestos mat was the first inorganic base material but was outlawed in the 1980s for health reasons but is still in use on some buildings. Inorganic felts are lighter, more tear-resistant, more fire-resistant, and do not absorb water. Another type of felt paper is perforated for use in built-up roofing and is not for use as a water-resistant underlay.
Felt paper is available in several types. The two common grades of felt paper are called ''Type 1'' (No. 15) and ''Type 2'' (No. 30) felt. The "15" and "30" designations originated with organic base felt weighing 15lb or 30lb per 100 sq. ft. ({{convert|15|lb|disp=out}} or {{convert|30|lb|disp=out}} per {{convert|100|sqft|disp=out}}). Now, they may still colloquially be called 15- or 30- ''pound'' felt but are technically called ''No. 15'' or ''No. 30'', and the fibreglass and polyester base felts are lighter weight. Another basic designation is ''organic'' or ''inorganic''. Organic felt paper has a base material made with formerly living materials such as [[Cotton paper|rag fibre]] (hessian) or [[cellulose]] fibres (wood, or jute). Organic felt papers are now considered obsolete, only comprising five percent of the market in 1987.<ref>William Cullen, "Transitions in Roofing Technology" National Roofing Contractors' Association {{cite web|url=http://docserver.nrca.net/pdfs/technical/468.pdf |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2014-03-11 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130518044829/http://docserver.nrca.net/pdfs/technical/468.pdf |archivedate=2013-05-18 |df= }} accessed 3/11/2014</ref> Inorganic ''base products'' are [[polyester]], [[fibre glass]] developed in the 1950s, and historically, [[asbestos]] mat. Polyester mat is weaker and less chemically stable than fibreglass but because it is cheap is gaining market share. Polyester mat is primarily used with the more flexible modified-bitumen felt products. Asbestos mat was the first inorganic base material but was outlawed in the 1980s for health reasons but is still in use on some buildings. Inorganic felts are lighter, more tear-resistant, more fire-resistant, and do not absorb water. Another type of felt paper is perforated for use in built-up roofing and is not for use as a water-resistant underlay.


These products are bought in roll format and are pulled through the bitumen mixes on huge rollers. The base product becomes saturated in huge tanks by the [[tar]]-like bitumen substance, creating rolls of water-resistant but breathable material.
These products are bought in roll format and are pulled through the bitumen mixes on huge rollers. The base product becomes saturated in huge tanks by the [[tar]]-like bitumen substance, creating rolls of water-resistant but breathable material.

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Bituminous waterproofing systems are designed to protect residential and commercial buildings. Bitumen (asphalt or coal-tar pitch) is a mixed substance made up of organic liquids that are highly sticky, viscous, and waterproof.[1] These systems are sometimes used to construct roofs, in the form of roofing felt or roll roofing products.

Roofing felt

Felt paper on a wall exposed by tornado damage in Oklahoma.

Roofing felt (similar to tar paper) is the base material used to make roof shingles and roll roofing. Typical uses of felt paper are as an underlay(ment) (sarking) beneath other building materials, particularly roofing and siding materials, and is one type of membrane used in asphalt built up roofing (BUR) systems. The purposes are to "...separate the roof covering from the roof deck...shed water...[and] provide secondary weather protection..."[2] Also, the rapid application of roofing underlay protects the roof deck during construction until the roofing material is applied and is required for roofs required to meet Underwriters Laboratory (UL) fire ratings.[3] The separation of the roof covering from the roof deck protects the roof covering from resins in some sheathing materials and cushions unevenness and old nails and splinters in re-roofing applications. The underlayment also sheds water, which penetrates the roof covering from an ordinary leak, a leak from wind-driven rain or snow, wind damage to the roof covering, or ice dams. However, the application of underlays may increase the roof temperature, which is the leading cause of ageing of asphalt shingles and felt paper wrinkles when it gets wet, which (rarely) shows through asphalt shingles. Not installing an underlay may void the roof covering warranty.

Felt paper is available in several types. The two common grades of felt paper are called Type 1 (No. 15) and Type 2 (No. 30) felt. The "15" and "30" designations originated with organic base felt weighing 15lb or 30lb per 100 sq. ft. (6.8 kg or 14 kg per 9.3 m2). Now, they may still colloquially be called 15- or 30- pound felt but are technically called No. 15 or No. 30, and the fibreglass and polyester base felts are lighter weight. Another basic designation is organic or inorganic. Organic felt paper has a base material made with formerly living materials such as rag fibre (hessian) or cellulose fibres (wood, or jute). Organic felt papers are now considered obsolete, only comprising five percent of the market in 1987.[4] Inorganic base products are polyester, fibre glass developed in the 1950s, and historically, asbestos mat. Polyester mat is weaker and less chemically stable than fibreglass but because it is cheap is gaining market share. Polyester mat is primarily used with the more flexible modified-bitumen felt products. Asbestos mat was the first inorganic base material but was outlawed in the 1980s for health reasons but is still in use on some buildings. Inorganic felts are lighter, more tear-resistant, more fire-resistant, and do not absorb water. Another type of felt paper is perforated for use in built-up roofing and is not for use as a water-resistant underlay.

These products are bought in roll format and are pulled through the bitumen mixes on huge rollers. The base product becomes saturated in huge tanks by the tar-like bitumen substance, creating rolls of water-resistant but breathable material.

The choice of which quality of underlay relates to the durability of the roofing material, such as using a double-layer of No. 30 felt or modified bitumen under slate or tile roofing or on low slope roofs (where leakage may be more likely) where a steep slope application of 25-year asphalt shingles a single layer NO. 15 felt is adequate.[5]

Modified bitumen is mixed with filler components such as limestone, sand, or polymers such as atactic polypropylene (APP) that gives rigidity and tear resistance or styrene-butadiene styrene (SBS), a rubber additive that gives more elastic benefits.[6]

Felt paper standards

The American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM) standards that apply to felt paper are:[7]

  • ASTM D226 / D226M - 09 Standard Specification for Asphalt-Saturated Organic Felt Used in Roofing and Waterproofing
    • Type I - #15 or 15 lb. perforated or non-perforated
    • Type II - #30 or 30 lb. perforated or non-perforated
  • ASTM D4869 / D4869M - Standard Specification for Asphalt-Saturated Organic Felt Underlay Used in Steep Slope Roofing. ASTM 4869-03 now includes the non-perforated felt referred to in ASTM D226-97a which will be phased out. ASTM 4869-03 includes a liquid-water transmission test (shower test) and dimensional stability limits (wrinkling) which ASTM D226-97a does not include.[5]
    • Type 1 - #8. Formerly ASTM D4869-93 Type I
    • Type 2 - #13. Formerly ASTM D226-97a Type I (No. 15)
    • Type 3 - #20. Formerly ASTM D4869-93 Type II
    • Type 4 - #26. Formerly ASTM D226-97a Type II (No. 30)
  • ASTM D2178/D2178M-13a Standard Specification for Asphalt Glass Felt Used in Roofing and Waterproofing.
    • Type IV has a 44-pound breaking strength
    • Type VI has a 66-pound breaking strength
  • ASTM D6757 - 07(2013) Standard Specification for Underlay Felt Containing Inorganic Fibres Used in Steep-Slope Roofing.
  • D6222 Standard Specification for Atactic Polypropylene (APP) Modified Bituminous Sheet Materials Using Polyester Reinforcements
    • Type 1
    • Type 2
    • Grade G, surface coated granules
    • Grade S, smooth surface (uncoated)

The Canadian Standards Association standards are:

  • CSA A123.3 Asphalt Saturated Organic Roofing Felt

Roll roofing components

Main article: Asphalt roll roofing

Roll roofing is a bitumen product that is exposed to the weather. To protect the base from ultraviolet degradation mineral granules are added on top of the felt, also decreasing the product's fire vulnerability. Thin, transparent film is added to the base of the felt during manufacturing on all torch-on products. This stops the felt from sticking to itself when rolled up during the packaging process.

Composition

The complex chemical composition of bitumen makes it difficult to identify the specific component(s) responsible for adverse health effects observed in exposed workers. Known carcinogens have been found in bitumen fumes generated at work sites. Observations of acute irritation in workers from airborne and dermal exposures to fumes and aerosols and the potential for chronic health effects, including cancer, warrant continued diligence in the control of exposures.

Reasons to use a roofing underlayment

  • It protects the roof deck from rain before the roofing is installed.
  • It provides an extra weather barrier in case of blowoffs or water penetration through the roofing or flashings.
  • It protects the roofing from any resins that bleed out of the sheathing.
  • It helps prevent unevenness in the roof sheathing from telegraphing through the shingles.
  • It is usually required for the UL fire rating to apply (since shingles are usually tested with underlayment)."[8]

Negative aspects

  • Bitumen is mostly produced from crude oil and is not regarded as a sustainable building product
  • Bitumen is combustible
  • Exposure to extreme heat and UV radiation drastically decreases the lifespan
  • The fumes that are produced during hot application of asphalt or tar can cause dermal and respiratory problems
  • Some felt paper installed on existing buildings may contain asbestos, which has a carcinogenic risk if its dust is inhaled.[9]

Malthoid

From 1905 to 1988 The Paraffine Paint Co. of San Francisco had Malthoid as a trademark for waterproof and weatherproof building and roofing materials made of paper and felt in whole or in part.[10] However, it had become well known before that.[11] About 1913 Paraffine promoted its Malthoid roofing materials with a 16 page booklet.[12] In 1941 the Duroid Company began making Malthoid in Onehunga, New Zealand.[13]

Malthoid was once common enough to be used as a generic description of flat roofing material in New Zealand and South Africa (item 26). A description of a New Zealand house built about 1914 says it was, "built of timber framework. covered by sheets of asbestos. The roof was closely timbered, then covered by strips of Malthoid paper. This was then painted with tar and topped off with a sprinkling of sand."[14] Railway vehicles in Australia were roofed with Malthoid.[15] Malthoid is still available for flat roofs and damp courses.[16]

See also

References

  1. ^ "B Glossary Page". Roof Online. Retrieved 2016-08-10.
  2. ^ "Is Roofing Felt Underlayment Needed Under Roof Shingles, Tiles, Slate, Wood Shingles or Shakes?". Inspectapedia http://inspectapedia.com/roof/Roofing_Underlayment.htm accessed 3/11/2014 quoting "The Uses and Performance Requirements of Steep-Slope Roof Underlays in North America and the United Kingdom", Robert J. Booth, Keith Roberts, Proceedings of the North American Conference on Roofing Technology, p. 112-118
  3. ^ http://inspectapedia.com/roof/Roofing_Underlayment.htm#reviewers accessed 3/11/2014
  4. ^ William Cullen, "Transitions in Roofing Technology" National Roofing Contractors' Association "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2013-05-18. Retrieved 2014-03-11. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) accessed 3/11/2014
  5. ^ a b Joan P. Crowe, "Underlayment considerations: Steep-slope roof systems require different underlay installations". Professional Roofing Magazine May 2005 http://www.texasinspector.com/files/Underlayment-NRCA.pdf accessed 3/11/2014
  6. ^ Anink, David, and John Mak. Handbook of sustainable building: an environmental preference method for selection of materials for use in construction and refurbishment. Rev. ed. London: James & James, 2004. 62. Print.
  7. ^ "ASTM International - Standards Worldwide". Astm.org. Retrieved 2014-06-18.
  8. ^ "Roof Underlayment Requirements & Recommendations - is roofing felt necessary?". Inspectapedia.com. Retrieved 2014-06-18.
  9. ^ Perry, Pat. Health and Safety Questions and Answers a Practical Approach. London: Thomas Telford, 2003. 101. Print.
  10. ^ "LegalForce information on trademark". Legalforce.com. Retrieved 2014-06-18.
  11. ^ "Manawatu Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 7998, 21 June 1904". Paperspast.natlib.govt.nz. 1904-06-21. Retrieved 2014-06-18.
  12. ^ Powerhouse Museum. "93/281/1 Brochure, 'Malthoid Bungalows', paper, The Paraffine Paint Company, USA, c. 1913". Powerhouse Museum, Australia. Retrieved 21 September 2013.
  13. ^ "Scie Construction Ltd history of flat roofing materials". Scieroofing.com. 2010-02-11. Retrieved 2014-06-18.
  14. ^ Off the Sheep's Back: Bill Richards Lindon Pub., 1986 ISBN 0864700148, 9780864700148
  15. ^ "photo and some history of Malthoid on Australian heritage railways". Railpage.com.au. Retrieved 2014-06-18.
  16. ^ "Tremco technical specs" (PDF). Retrieved 2014-06-18.
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