ProTex®, our contractor-grade synthetic roof underlayment, is the smart and reliable choice for a durable contractor-grade roofing underlayment. It consistently performs, and is designed to meet or exceed industry standards in commercial or residential sloped roof applications. Triple-layer polymer construction contributes to superior strength, durability, lightweight handling, water resistance, a wrinkle-free surface, and resistance to UV-breakdown. A specially formulated polymer walking surface offers dynamic traction in a variety of weather conditions. ProTex is a sound choice for use with asphalt shingles, metal, tile, slate, and a variety of other sloped roofing materials.
ProTex revolutionizes the roofing industry with ground-breaking BROADCASTSM custom printing. With BROADCAST technology, our roof underlayment can be printed in full color, at the largest size available, with alternating messages — and all at a low cost! BROADCAST custom printing turns a building into a billboard — a vivid, multi-colored, multi-messaging platform with unlimited advertising possibilities. Take a look at our gallery to see some of the creative ways roofers, builders, building owners, contractors, and developers are turning their roof underlayments into a powerful advertising and lead generation tool.
Secure under foot, reliable over head. ProTex.
- BROADCASTSM Custom Printing: Hands down the largest full-color print area in the industry.
- Reliable Walking Surface: A skid-resistant polymer walking surface offers good low-slope traction.
- Strength: ProTex is stronger than Type 15 and 30 felt and resistant to tearing and stretching around fasteners in high traffic areas or during high winds.
- Weight: ProTex is lighter than Type 15 and 30 felt and easier to handle during all stages of installation.
- Simple to Apply: ProTex installs quickly and easily. It’s lighter, stronger and covers more area. Visit the Technical Library for complete installation guidelines.
- More Coverage: ProTex offers five times more coverage per roll than Type 30 felt.
- Will not buckle, warp, or crack: Superior lay-flat properties and water resistance keep ProTex from warping, wrinkling, and cracking in cold weather.
- UV Exposure Rating: ProTex is treated to resist excessive degradation from normal UV exposure for up to six months. Visit the Technical Library for complete installation guidelines.
- Meets Building Codes: ProTex is rated for residential and commercial projects.
- Asphalt-Free: ProTex is 100% inorganic, and will not rot or mold.
- Sustainable: ProTex is environmentally responsible, and may contribute to your LEED and NGBP ratings.
- Warranty: A 25-year limited warranty applies to ProTex. Visit the Technical Library for details.
Why Choose FelTex?
ProTex® is far stronger and far more durable than Type 15 and 30 felt.
100-percent synthetic construction will neither rot nor support the growth of mold like organic felt products may. When left exposed, ProTex resists ultraviolet exposure for six months without swelling, warping, or wrinkling. Felt cannot offer these performance advantages when installed or left exposed to the elements. ProTex has proprietary slip-resistant features; felt does not. ProTex fastens securely; felt tears and is vulnerable to "blow offs." One roll of ProTex will cover five times the area a single roll of felt will. We stand behind that with our 25-year limited warranty.
ProTex outperforms other synthetic underlayments in its grade category.
ProTex is also more versatile, adaptable, and user-friendly than other synthetic underlayments. Its specially formulated polymer walking surface offers dynamic traction in a variety of weather conditions. Triple-layer polymer construction contributes to superior strength, durability and lightweight handling. And because it’s available with the most comprehensive custom printing in the industry, it can be a powerful advertising and lead-generation tool.
ProTex is simple to install.
Homeowners rely on ProTex to protect their homes; roofers rely on it for roofer-friendly installation. Because it’s woven from polymer fabric, it’s strong and less likely to tear on fasteners, in high-traffic areas, or during high winds. Since a single roll of ProTex covers five times the area of a roll of Type 30 felt, crews can finish jobs more quickly — saving time and money. It also grips phenomenally well and has a skid-resistant polymer walking surface for dynamic traction. The result? Performance you can count on. Lastly, ProTex can be left exposed for up to 180 days.
Choosing between FelTex and ProTex
While both FelTex and ProTex are superior products, ProTex is contractor-grade, whereas FelTex is among the safest, strongest, and best-performing underlayments on the market. The differences are as follows:
To learn how to transform your ProTex order into a multi-colored, multi-messaging space with endless revenue-generating possibilities, visit the custom printing page.
Visit the Technical Library for data, warranty, and installation guidelines.