Product Brochure

Roof Deck
Protection
Helps guard against wind-driven rain
and keep your roof system dry
• Revolutionary “Breathable” Technology... Helps reduce
inside moisture that can become trapped in the roofing system causing
structural decay, mold, and mildew
• Enhanced Walkability… Specially designed surface helps provide
enhanced walkability for installers compared to conventional felts
• Premium Construction... Durable, non-asphaltic construction will
not rot or become brittle (unlike conventional asphaltic felts, which can
disintegrate over time)
• Strong... At least 600% greater tear strength than standard #30 felt
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• Great Look... Helps resist wrinkling and buckling for a more
uniform look
SPECIFICATIONS
• UV-stabilized polypropylene construction resists UV degradation for
up to 180 days*
• Meets or exceeds the physical requirements of ASTM D226 and D4869
• UL Listed for use with a variety of asphalt shingles and other roof assemblies
with an ANSI/UL 790 Class A roofing fire rating
1
• Miami-Dade County Product Control and State of Florida approved
• ICC-ES ESR-2808
• Approx: 10 squares (1,000 ft
2
[92.9 m
2
])/roll (excludes laps);
length 250' (76 m); width 48" (1.22 m); 43 lb. (19.5 kg)/roll (nominal)
• Listed with Texas Department of Insurance as an acceptable alternate
roof underlayment
Note: Always use plastic cap nails or staples with plastic caps to install Deck-Armor
™
Roof Deck Protection.
Do NOT use nails or staples without caps.
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GAF trapezoidal tear strength (lbs) testing per ASTM D4533.
*
See footnote on next page
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Refer to UL Online Certifications Directory for actual assemblies.
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• An Extra Layer of Protection... Between your shingles
and your roof deck helps prevent wind-driven rain
(or water from other sources) from infiltrating under
your shingles and causing damage to your roof
structure or the inside of your home
•
Lies Flatter...Helps avoid buckling when installed
for a great look
•
Helps Reduce Blow-off... By allowing your shingles
to lie flatter and more uniformly
•
Peace of Mind… Eligible for up to a Lifetime ltd.
warranty when installed on Lifetime Shingle roofs
†
†
See GAF Shingle & Accessory Ltd. Warranty for complete coverage and restrictions.
The word “Lifetime” refers to the length of coverage provided by the GAF Shingle
& Accessory Ltd. Warranty and means as long as the original individual owner(s) of
a single-family detached residence [or the second owner(s) in certain circumstances]
owns the property where the shingles and accessories are installed. For owners/
structures not meeting the above criteria, Lifetime coverage is not applicable.
Lifetime ltd. warranty on accessories requires the use of at least three qualifying
GAF accessories and the use of Lifetime Shingles.
Premium Breathable Roof Deck Protection
• Fiberglass reinforced, so it lies flatter than typical asphalt felts for
a more uniform look
• UL Listed for use with a variety of asphalt shingle roof assemblies with an
ANSI/UL 790 Class A roofing fire rating
1
• Miami-Dade County Product Control and State of Florida approved
• Meets the physical requirements of ASTM D226 and ASTM D4869
• Approx: 4 squares/roll (432 ft
2
[40.13 m
2
]); length 144' (43.89 m);
width 36" (914 mm); 30 lb. (13.6 kg)/roll
Roof Deck Protection
l i f e T i m e r O O f i n g s y s T e m a C C e s s O r i e s — r O O f d e C k P r O T e C T i O n
Where They Fit Within The Lifetime Roofing System
1. Lifetime Shingles
2. Leak Barrier
3. Starter Strip Shingles
4. Roof Deck Protection
5. Cobra
®
Attic
Ventilation
6. Ridge Cap
Shingles
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3
4
1
5
6
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Refer to UL Online Certifications Directory for actual assemblies.
U.S. only
“Out-breathes” typical underlayments...
Deck-
Armor
™
#15 felt
#30 felt
Typical synthetic underlayments: .05 Perms*
(virtually non-breathable)
*Nominal MVTR perms value as measured by GAF on Mocon
unit @ 82°F (28°C) and 50% R.H.
DECK-ARMOR
™
ROOF DECK PROTECTION
16 Perms
*
6 Perms
*
5 Perms
*