Building roof strength as a complete system

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Learn how IKO roof accessories work with shingles to provide layered protection, reliable performance and a finished appearance. 

A dependable roof is more than a layer of shingles. Each component has a specific role in protecting the home, managing moisture and reinforcing vulnerable areas. IKO® designs its accessories to work with its shingles as a unified roofing system, with the company controlling the creation of nearly all its roof accessories to maintain quality control. 

Protection begins with a watertight seal. StormShield® Ice and Water Protector serves as a secondary barrier against wind-driven rain and moisture that can penetrate the shingle layer. Its self-adhesive backing helps create watertight seals in critical areas, while the membrane can also be used around dormers, vent stacks, skylights, doors and windows. GoldShield™ Premium Ice and Water Protector provides IKO’s highest level of protection against ice and water infiltration, and GoldSeam™ roof sealing tape protects vulnerable areas from leaks, water infiltration and rot. 

Above the deck, Stormtite Synthetic Underlayment adds another layer of leakage protection. Its non-breathable material sheds water and acts as a vapor retarder. Stronger than traditional felt, it is designed to resist slips, tears and shredding from foot traffic. Built-in ultraviolet stabilizers allow it to remain exposed for up to 30 days. 

At the roof’s perimeter, Leading Edge Plus™ roof starter shingles form a tight seal that helps protect against wind damage and blow-off. EdgeSeal® roof starter bonds the drip edge, ice and water membrane and first course of shingles to create a unified barrier along eaves and rakes. 

IKO Hip and Ridge 12™ and Hip and Ridge Class 4 cap shingles complete the system by covering vulnerable hip and ridge areas while adding dimension. UltraHP® and UltraHP IR ridge cap shingles provide a textured, high-profile alternative to cut-up shingles without cutting or folding. 

Build better with the complete IKO system.