Method 1: Install the Ice-Barrier Membrane According to the Manufacturer's Instructions with the Drip Edge Installed on Top of the Membrane. Then Install...
Method 1: Install the ice-barrier membrane according to the manufacturer's instructions with the drip edge installed on top of the membrane. Then install regular roofing underlayment (tar paper) over the top of the drip edge (and over the ice barrier) and continuing all the way up the roof.
Do you install felt paper over ice shield?
Ice and water shield need to be installed before other underlayments, including roofing felt. Tar paper compared to ice and water shield do not stick to anything, whereas ice and water shields are a rubberized membrane that is very sticky to create a waterproof barrier to standing water if installed correctly.
You should install ice and water protector before other underlayments, including roof felt. Around roof features like dormers and chimneys, you should place ice and water protector below flashing. If two courses of IKO's ice and water protector are needed widthwise, you should apply the bottom course first.
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