What is that roofing material thats like a 6″ wide tape that’s like thin coat of black tar on aluminum foil?

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halenstone2 asked:


It’s sold in rolls. I’ve seen it 4″, 6″, and 12″ wide. It’s like a 1/8″ thick sticky black tar on aluminum foil.

They sell it at roofing material stores and some lumber stores.

Thanks.

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    1. george b Says:
      December 21st, 2009 at 11:48 am

      The shingles depending on the shingles and leaking into your winter climate it prevents water from getting under the shingles and leaking into your home.
      The shingles depending on your winter climate it can be anywhere from ice dams on your roof before laying shingles depending on your home.