Charlie:
James up in the Northline area says he’s about to put on a roof with GAF Timberline HD shingles. Those are good shingles. He says it’s a 30 pound felt. He wants to know is that an adequate underlayment for this installation.
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Tom:
It’s not a 30 pound felt. They don’t make 30 pound felt anymore. It’s number 30 felt which is 7 pounds, or excuse me 15 pounds. A number 15 felt is now 7 pounds because they use a fiberglass mat.
Charlie:
Okay.
Tom:
The answer is yes. The felt he’s using is fine.
Charlie:
What we’re calling you is wrong.
Tom:
It’s this whole idea about 30 pound is …
Charlie:
Okay.
Tom:
It’s the way it used to be.
Charlie:
Yes, go for it. You’re good to go.
Tom:
Yeah.