Why Ice Barrier Makes All the Difference on a New Roof

Most homeowners only think about shingles when they think about a new roof. That makes sense - shingles are what you see. But the layers underneath are what actually keep water out of your home. That's where we spend a lot of our attention.

On every roof installation we do, we install ice and water barrier at the eaves, valleys, and around any penetrations. These are the spots most likely to let water sneak in. Valleys channel a ton of runoff. Eaves are vulnerable to wind-driven rain. Penetrations - pipe boots, vents, anything that breaks the roof plane - are weak points if they're not sealed up properly. Ice barrier is a self-adhering membrane that sticks directly to the deck and creates a tight seal that regular felt underlayment just doesn't provide.

We use Reliabilt underlayment across the full field of the roof as well. It's a quality synthetic product - more durable than traditional felt, and it holds up better during installation if weather rolls in before shingles go down. By the time the shingles go on, there are multiple layers of protection already working underneath them.

The finished result is what matters most. Clean ridge lines, tight shingle courses, proper ventilation - everything done the way it should be. No cutting corners on the stuff you'll never see, because that's exactly the stuff that causes problems five years down the road.

We do this because we believe a roof should be done right the first time. That's not a slogan, it's just how we work. Homeowners in Greenville, SC and the surrounding area deserve a roof that's built to last - not one that's built to look good on install day and fail quietly after that.