Ice and Water Shield - Residential Roofing Contractor Michigan

What is it?

Ice and water shield is a sheet of rubberized asphalt that strengthens the edges of your roof and makes them more durable to ice that can build up along these edges in the winter. Each sheet has a self-adhering back which works with the rubberized material to seal up nail penetrations in the deck. Without this extra layer of protection, each nail is a potential area for future leaks or deterioration.

Why do I need it?

Ice and water shield create a second layer of protection between your new shingles and the roof’s deck. This secondary layer resides beneath the shingles and works shed water and provide secondary weather protection for severe weather-related issues such as ice dams. Without ice & water shield, ice dams can hold water in place and allow it to damage your roof’s deck.

Where does it go?

In our commitment to providing the best roofing in Michigan, we have found that for ice & water shield to be most effective it should be installed on the first 6 feet roof next to all of the eaves. We also will install 3 feet of this material to reinforce your roof’s valleys, which are the more likely to experience excess water and ice. The rest of the roof is protected by our Pro Synthetic underlayment.

Trust The Roofing Experts At Pro

Pro is a gutter contractor with more than 16 years of experience with installing beautiful and affordable roof replacement on homes all over Michigan. We also feature an industry-leading warranty meaning you can rest assured knowing we guarantee all aspects of the install. We are based in Ferndale, but we regularly complete roofing projects in places like Detroit, Ann Arbor, West Bloomfield, Metamora, and even Flint!

Pro Home Improvement is dedicated to providing our customers with the best replacement roofs in Michigan. This is why we are sure to utilize ice & water shield on every project. If you would like more information on our roofing services or to schedule a roof estimate, call us today at 888-776-1998.

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