Peel both sides of the release film completely off.
How to install ice shield on roof.
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.
Ice and water protector needs to be installed directly onto the roof deck after you have placed the drip edge at the eave.
Cut waterguard rain ice to a convenient length and dry fit the membrane to the roof before removing the release film.
When water and ice is installed should it be adhesive backed and should it be on the bare sheathing at first i was going to give my standard response but i thought this would be an excellent teaching moment.
Begin at a lower corner of roof parallel to the eave and flip the whole sheet over so the adhesive side with release film faces up.
If installed properly this reliable roofing underlayment can save homeowners 18 000 in reroofing costs.
Installing ice and water shield roofing text.
Peel back 300 600 mm 1 2 ft of release liner align membrane.
Install the ice barrier membrane according to the manufacturer s instructions with the drip edge installed on top of the membrane.
Here s how proper installation of grace ice water shield the conventional method.