New High-Temp Metal Roofing Underlayments Available From Mule-Hide Products Co.

Beloit, WI - Four new roofing underlayments designed for use in high-temperature applications have been introduced by Mule-Hide Products Co. Inc.

Shur-Gard MU Force HT and Shur-Gard MU Ultra HT are for use with metal roofing systems. Shur-Gard TU Force HT and Shur-Gard TU Ultra HT are for use in steep-slope adhesive-bonded and mechanically attached concrete and clay tile roofing systems.

All four of the self-adhering, SBS polymer-modified underlayments are designed for use in high-temperature applications. They also enhance crew efficiency and safety with their "textured" slip-resistant surfaces, wide installation windows, ease of installation and ability to withstand exposure to ultraviolet light.

Shur-Gard MU Ultra HT can be used in applications in which maximum temperatures reach up to 250 degrees. The others are temperature-resistant to 265 degrees.

A broad temperature range for installation helps keep jobs on schedule. All four underlayments can be installed when material interface temperatures are 40 degrees and rising.

Wide-open windows for ultraviolet light exposure – 120 days for Shur-Gard MU Ultra HT and 180 days for the others – mean a longer dry-in time and greater protection from temporary exposure to the elements, giving crews maximum flexibility in completing a job.

The underlayments also are designed for quick, hassle-free installation. The adhesive is protected by an easily removed, factory-applied split-release film. A 3-inch adhesive selvedge edge improves overlap bonding. The underlayments are packaged in 2-square roll sizes for easy handling and true coverage.

Contractors and property managers can choose between reinforced and non-reinforced options based on their preference and specific job requirements. Shur-Gard MU Force HT and Shur-Gard TU Force HT are reinforced with a flexible fiberglass mat for better tensile strength and thermal stability and easy conformation to valleys, corners and angles. Shur-Gard MU Ultra HT and Shur-Gard TU Ultra HT are non-reinforced and can also be used as flashing membranes to protect leak-prone areas, such as valleys, roof-to-wall transitions, and around vents and skylights.

About Mule-Hide Products

Mule-Hide provides products for the low-slope roofing market, including recoating products for aged metal roofs. For more information, visit www.mulehide.com.