Are you looking for a top-tier underlayment for wood and metal roofing systems? You’ve found it. Our Cedar Breather® product is known for protecting the beauty and life of wood roofing by providing a space for continuous airflow between the solid roof deck and shingles or shakes. It is also a great solution to providing an airflow space under metal roofs.

For optimum performance, use Cedar Breather® with Rapid Ridge® 7 ridge vent. This underlayment is fire-resistant, easy to install, and helps get rid of any excess moisture.

Cedar Breather® Ventilated Underlayment Features

• Fire-resistant
• Patented three-dimensional design allows for optimal airflow
• Installs without any special tools
• Eliminates need for furring strips
• Quick and easy installation
• Protects the beauty and life of wood roofing
• Provides a space for drainage and drying under metal roofing
• Eliminates excess moisture
• Prevents thermal cupping and warping
• Reduces potential rotting
• Durable performance
• Provides cushioning

Cedar Breather® Installation Tips

• We recommend installing Cedar Breather® Ventilated Underlayment with Rapid Ridge 7 to increase the drying potential underneath the shingle
• Cedar Breather® Ventilated Underlayment can be installed inboard of the rake edge by up to 1″ in situations where wind driven rain is a concern
• To avoid walking directly on Cedar Breather, work from fascia to ridge, installing one course at a time with shingles.

When it comes to moisture protection, we stand behind our products. Learn how you can get a 35 Year Product and Labor Warranty for the Cedar Breather® System today.