What is an Impact Resistant Shingle?

Impact resistant shingles can withstand impacts from flying objects to a much greater extent than a common asphalt shingle. The impact resistant rating system ranks shingles’ resistance to impact into…

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What is “synthetic” underlayment?

A synthetic underlayment is a fully man-made category of roof covering underlayments. The primary advantages of a product like the Atlas, Summit Synthetic underlayment are that it can be left…

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What is ice/water shield underlayment?

A Peel and Stick” underlayment is a self-adhering underlayment sheet used to waterproof critical areas on the roof deck. For example, the Atlas WeatherMaster line of peel and stick underlayments…

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