Underlayment: What It Is and Why You Need It

Underlayment plays a key role in flooring and roofing projects. Thin and versatile, it can provide moisture protection, act as a barrier between surfaces, and soften the footfalls of individuals walking across hard flooring surfaces. Here’s everything you need to know about this crucial flooring material.
What Is Underlayment?
Underlayment is a broad term that refers to a thin material placed underneath a surface-level material. Underlayment is used on both flooring and roofing projects to provide added protection against damage and moisture.
Flooring underlayment can be manufactured from one of several materials, such as:
- Foam
- Rubber
- Felt
- Fiber
Holland Manufacturing offers asphalt barrier paper, which is breathable and moisture-resistant. Our wood and tile underlayment is also economical, ensuring you can protect the new flooring material while keeping project costs in check.
Roofing underlayment is the second major type of underlayment. Construction crews install it under the primary roof material (e.g., shingles or metal) to create an extra moisture barrier in case of a leak.
Holland Manufacturing offers a synthetic roofing underlayment solution that offers exceptional durability and performance in a wide range of climates.
Benefits of High-Quality Underlayment
Both roofing and flooring underlayment are designed to provide moisture protection. In the context of roofing projects, the thin layer keeps moisture from reaching the underlying wood paneling should the shingles start to leak.
Flooring underlayment can protect wood, synthetic flooring, or tile from moisture. The underlayment also helps provide a buffer between the hard floor surface and the underlying concrete slab, which can make the surface more comfortable to walk on.
Order Underlayment From Holland Manufacturing
Holland Manufacturing is a reliable partner that can meet all of your roofing and flooring underlayment material needs. Request a quote online or contact us at 1-800-345-0492 for assistance.