Blog: February 2026

Roof flashing is one of the most critical components of any roofing system. While shingles protect large surfaces, flashing protects the vulnerable areas where leaks most often occur.

Ice and water shield is a waterproof roofing membrane installed in leak-prone areas such as roof valleys, penetrations, and eaves. Despite the name, it protects homes in warm climates by preventing water intrusion.

Architectural shingles are the most popular roofing shingles used today. They are thicker, stronger, and more wind resistant than traditional 3-tab shingles.

Roof decking is the wooden surface attached to your roof trusses. Every roofing component — underlayment, shingles, flashing, and vents — is installed on top of this layer. If roof decking fails, the entire roof system fails.

Peel and stick underlayment is one of the biggest upgrades in modern roofing. Unlike traditional felt paper, this self-adhering membrane bonds directly to the roof deck to create a waterproof seal.

Most homeowners think shingles are what keep water out. They’re not. Shingles are the first defense. The real waterproofing layer protecting your home is roof underlayment. Roof underlayment is installed directly on top of the roof decking before shingles are installed.