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ALL WEATHER DEFENSE SYSTEMS

Synthetic Roofing Underlayments

  • VB Synthetics manufactures and distributes underlayment for use under all types of sloped roofing. VB Synthetics has three products — VB Shield, VB Armor, and VB WeatherShield, which all offer our industry cutting-edge SLIPGUARD resistant feature. SLIPGUARD offers a front and back enhanced slip-resistant walking surface. If your roofing project demands a premium 50-year warranty, the safe and comfortable walking surface of VB Armor is more durable than 30 lb. felt replacement.

    VB synthetic underlayment products do not expand or contract, they lay flat without buckling, and are completely inert to mold growth for up to 6 months. VB WeatherShield, our premium-grade roof underlayment, is now available with the next-generation self-adhered backing.

    All VB Synthetics underlayments meet or exceed ASTM D 4869, ASTM D 226, ICC-ES AC188, ICC-ES AC188, FBC (HVHZ) TAS 103, Miami-Dade 2014 FBC

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OUR PRODUCTS

FIGHT THE ELEMENTS WITH OUR ALL WEATHER DEFENSE SYSTEMS

VB Shield

VB Shield is 25 times stronger and more durable than the leading 15-pound felt. Its superior lay-flat properties and water resistance keep it from warping, winkling, and cracking in cold weather, while its enhanced UV protection reduces heat buildup on hot days. It’s also 100% inorganic, so it will not rot or mold.

With less weight per roll, VB Shield is easier to handle during all stages of installation, while remaining strong enough to resist tearing and stretching in high-traffic areas and during high winds. VB Synthetics’ proprietary SlipGuard skid-resistant surface offers dynamic steep-slope traction, ensuring the best walking surface available. Plus, VB Shield is environmentally responsible and may contribute to your LEED and RGBP ratings.

SPECS & COMPLIANCEdownload brochureTDI installation instructions

TYPICAL PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

PROPERTY TEST METHOD TYPICAL PROPERTY
Grab Breaking MD/CD (lbs) ASTM D751 MD 119 lbs
CD 109 lbs
Tearing Strength MD/CD (lbs) ASTM D751 MD 22 lbs
CD 19 lbs
Elongation MD/CD (%) ASTM D751 MD 20%
CD 19%
COF ASTM D1894 0.3 / 0.50
Sandwich Coating (gsm) 22
Second Anti-Slip Coating (gsm) 21
Total Fabric Weight (gsm) 110.15

 

ROLL SIZES

48” X 250’ (1.22m X 76.20m)

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CODE AND STANDARD COMPLIANCE

  • ATSM D 226, Type II
  • Standard Specification for Asphalt Saturated Organic Felt
  • Used in roofing and waterproofing
  • ICC-ES AC 207
  • Acceptance Criteria for Polypropylene Underlayments
  • CSA A 123.3
  • Acceptance Saturated Organic Roofing Felt
  • ASTM E 108/UL 790 – Class A
  • Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Roof Coverings
  • CSA 220.1

APPLICATIONS

Performance-grade synthetic roofing underlayment for use under:

  • Asphalt glass fiber mat shingle
  • Organic felt shingle
  • Metal (standing seam)
  • Tile
  • Slate
  • Approved for both vented and non-vented roof applications

WARRANTY

A 50-year limited warranty applies to Viking Armor high performance underlayment. Please contact Viking Barriers or visit vikingbarriers.com for details. No warranty, express or implied, is given as to the merchantability and fitness for particular purpose, or otherwise for applications outside the scope of the installation guidelines. Viking Armor is unmatched in safety, strength, and perfomance, offering the highest quality in roofing underlayments on the market and making your job easier.

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VB Armor

Step up to the next level in safety, strength, and performance. VB Armor is stronger than 30-pound felt, but it’s lighter and easier to handle, making your job easier. VB Armor includes all the features of VB Shield, from the cutting-edge SlipGuard walking surface to five times more coverage per roll than Type 30 felt.

Like VB Shield, it meets building codes for residential and commercial projects, it is completely inorganic and asphalt-free (meaning no rotting or molding), and it is treated to resist excessive degradation from normal UV exposure for up to six months. So when you need the next level in roofing underlayment, VB Armor delivers premium quality you can count on.

SPECS & COMPLIANCEdownload brochureTDI instructions for installation

TYPICAL PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

PROPERTY TEST METHOD TYPICAL PROPERTY
Grab Breaking MD/CD (lbs) ASTM D751 MD 200 lbs
CD 150 lbs
Tearing Strength MD/CD (lbs) ASTM D751 MD 70 lbs
CD 50 lbs
Elongation MD/CD (%) ASTM D751 MD 20%
CD 19%
COF ASTM D1894 0.46
Sandwich Coating (gsm) 27
Second Anti-Slip Coating (gsm) 18
Total Fabric Weight (gsm) 155.5

 

ROLL SIZES

48” X 250’ (1.22m X 76.20m)

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CODE AND STANDARD COMPLIANCE

  • ATSM D 226, Type II
  • Standard Specification for Asphalt Saturated Organic Felt
  • Used in roofing and waterproofing
  • ICC-ES AC 207
  • Acceptance Criteria for Polypropylene Underlayments
  • CSA A 123.3
  • Acceptance Saturated Organic Roofing Felt
  • ASTM E 108/UL 790 – Class A
  • Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Roof Coverings
  • CSA 220.1

APPLICATIONS

Performance-grade synthetic roofing underlayment for use under:

  • Asphalt glass fiber mat shingle
  • Organic felt shingle
  • Metal (standing seam)
  • Tile
  • Slate
  • Approved for both vented and non-vented roof applications

WARRANTY

A 50-year limited warranty applies to Viking Armor high performance underlayment. Please contact Viking Barriers or visit vikingbarriers.com for details. No warranty, express or implied, is given as to the merchantability and fitness for particular purpose, or otherwise for applications outside the scope of the installation guidelines. Viking Armor is unmatched in safety, strength, and perfomance, offering the highest quality in roofing underlayments on the market and making your job easier.

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NEWS & UPDATES

KEEP UP TO DATE WITH VB SYNTHETICS

JOIN US AT BOOTH 3322 AT THE INTERNATIONAL ROOFING EXPO: APRIL 14-16, 2021

We hope you and yours are staying healthy and safe. Early next year, we hope you’ll come see VB Synthetics at the International Roofing Expo in fabulous Las Vegas! Originally scheduled for February, it’s now being held from April 14-16, 2021 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center. We’d love for you to come by, chat with us, and see our synthetic roofing underlayments firsthand. You can find us in booth #3322. We look forward to seeing you in Las Vegas in April!

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