Recent content by bcc0983

I'm not trying to be "that guy" but that garage roof is nowhere near a 12/12. It's a 6/12 and maybe even 7/12 but I'm 99% certain it's a 6/12. I was in the roofing business here in Texas for the last 9 years and my guys loved it when we did these because it normally took only half a day.

haha yes, some things have changed but Grace is still a good product. I've just always had good luck with GAF Stormguard but as long as you aren't using the old school "roll roofing" that is super thin, you will be fine. For the wind driven rains, the stormguard (or equivalent) is a no brainer...

I am in the roofing business (in Texas) and the underlayment does do something. It is a vapor barrier to help protect the decking. It is not waterproof but it is necessary if you want your shingles to be under warranty with the manufacturer. If you omit tar paper or another type of underlayment...