Deck Armor

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Up here in Vermont Grace Tryflex is getting pretty common. We did a GAF Camelot job last year and used Deck Armor. 10 square rolls 4' wide cover fast in a storm. Light, shoot them down as required with the button caps but DON'T WALK ON WHEN WET, EVEN A LITTLE WET! Harnesses keep you from bouncing off the ground but that first 5 feet to the back of your head hurts!
The Tryflex is great because it carries a 90 day to the weather warranty and it doesn't blow off after its been there for a week in the summer sun.

user182

I’ve got some questions about Grace Tryflex:

• Can you walk on it when it’s wet?
• Can you count on it not to leak if left exposed overnight?
• Does it breathe like Deck Armor?
• How much does it cost?

I don't think i want to use Deck Armor if you can't walk on it when it's wet.

ronbryanroofing

*Walking on felt is safer, but yes to an extent you can. Pitch and how wet play a part.
*Warranty says button caps not staples. We have left sections open in remodeling situations for weeks with no issues.
*It is so much easier than felt and cost, $15-16 bucks a square ten square roll. Use it once and you won't go back. Putting it down it appears bubbly but by AM its so nice and flat ready to pop lines and shingle.
*I believe it is breathable alike.
*Personally I would not use the GAF product as it is difficult to see the florescent orange chalk lines in the bright sun and it stretches sooo much when walking on it.

MJW

Chalk lines??? Who uses chalk lines to shingle anymore?

I like the GAF shinglemate paper the best, but that is about the only good product GAF makes. Would be interested in the deck armour for one thing.........it's white! A heck of a lot cooler in the summer.

Mattp

I have been using Perma felt. 10sq rolls 4' wide. It has kind of a sticky fell to it and wont wrinkle when wet. Although you still cant walk on it when wet. Anybody else has opinions on this product. We are paying about $13.50 per square for this.

MJW

Just started using Feltex. 4 ft. wide, 10 square rolls, about $125 a roll. Very grippy, but plastic coated bundles will slide on it. I really like it because it is a white color and will be nice for warmer days. Not a huge fan of using the button nails though.

FLRoofPro

Our crews have enjoyed using Deck Armor. Superior product than other synthetics in my opinion. Not only with tear strength, but also breathability. 16 perms vs. practically none is a good selling feature. That said, we mostly use Titanium UDL30 in our market due to price and popularity on standard roofs. Yes, it is a slip-n-slide if it gets wet, but it is cheaper than even 30# felt at the moment.