Ice and Water Shield Installation in Ralph, MI

Ice and Water Shield Installation in Ralph, MI

Ice and water shield is a self-adhering rubberized asphalt membrane that goes on the deck under the shingles. It seals around every nail driven through it, which ordinary felt does not. That matters at the eaves in cold climates, where ice dams push meltwater back up under the shingles, and in valleys, where two slopes dump water into one channel.

Ralph, MI Shingle Roof Repair helps homeowners in Ralph, MI find asphalt shingle roofing crews to install ice and water shield as part of shingle roof repair or a partial reroof. Most building codes in cold regions call for it from the eave edge to at least 24 inches inside the heated wall line.

The process:

• Remove the shingles and underlayment along the eaves or valley
• Clean and dry the deck, replacing soft sheathing
• Roll out the membrane with proper overlaps and no wrinkles
• Re-shingle with new starter and drip edge where needed

It is not a fix for poor attic insulation or ventilation, which is what causes ice dams to form. A good crew will point out those problems too.

If you have had water dripping inside walls during a thaw, call (844) 238-0976. Ralph, MI Shingle Roof Repair will set you up with a crew in Ralph, MI.