Heavy Duty Tarred Waterproof Roofing Felt * Brand : SBM Brand * Tarred Roofing Felt * Size : 1M (Height) x 7M (Length) * Colour : Black Colour * Roofing felt (similar to tar paper) is the base material used to make roof shingles and roll roofing. ... Typical uses of felt paper are as an underlay(ment) (sarking) beneath other building materials, particularly roofing and siding materials, and is one type of membrane used in built up roofing (BUR) systems. * Roofing felt is comprised of a base, made from natural materials (such as wood cellulose) or synthetic ones (such as fiberglass or polyester), and then coated or saturated with a protective coating such as bitumen (asphalt), which repels water but still allows the product to breathe. * It repels water Wind-driven rain or snow can trap water under your shingles, putting your roof deck and inner residence at risk of moisture damage, leaks, rot and mold. Roofing felt helps ensure the water drains off the roof – and doesn’t leak into your home.