Brite Tek backing

[Crazeee1]

Anyone have any thoughts on pros and cons to felt/fleece backing on roof material? Going to re-roof the ole girl this spring/summer and curious. I would thing felt/fleece would maybe be there for noise?

[Charlie and Martha]

Originally Posted by Crazeee1

Anyone have any thoughts on pros and cons to felt/fleece backing on roof material? Going to re-roof the ole girl this spring/summer and curious. I would thing felt/fleece would maybe be there for noise?

It is there for cushioning. It provides abrasion resistance by isolating the Brite Tek from the roofs substrate and from your footfalls above while you are on the roof.

[Gary RVRoamer]

If you are thinking it might make the roof noise less in heavy rain, I doubt if it would make a noticeable difference. However, I see no reason not to try it if the price isn't too bad. You could probably use standard 30# roofing felt. It's not going to add much weight (about 60# for the entire roof?).

[Crazeee1]

Originally Posted by Charlie72704

It is there for cushioning. It provides abrasion resistance by isolating the Brite Tek from the roofs substrate and from your footfalls above while you are on the roof.

I hadn't thought of the abrasion resistance aspect. Makes sense.

[rapid rick]

The felt also is there for better adhesion and easier seperation later on, when roof needs to be replaced. Brite tek is an awesome product, will last a very long time if kept clean.