The LayfastSBS® family is engineered to outperform traditional organic felt by combining SBS-modified asphalt with a durable, inorganic fiberglass reinforcement layer. Both TU35 and TU43 provide exceptional strength, stability, and walkability - offering contractors a reliable mechanical base that resists buckling, wrinkling, and moisture-related deterioration.
This unified underlayment system is ideal for tile, shake, and shingle roofing applications, with TU43 additionally suitable for advanced assemblies requiring vapor-retarder performance or heavy-duty durability.
TU35 is a premium mechanical underlayment designed for contractors who want a robust alternative to organic felt. Its SBS-modified composition and fiberglass mat reinforcement ensure superior lay-flat characteristics and long-term stability under tile, shake, and shingle applications.
TU43 is a high-performance mechanical base sheet built for more demanding roofing assemblies. In addition to increased thickness and durability, TU43 is formally certified as an IBC Class I Vapor Retarder, making it ideal for climate-controlled structures and advanced roof system designs including torch-down APP/SBS and B.U.R. systems.
| Attribute |
TU35 |
TU43 |
| Thickness |
50 mils |
60 mils |
| Roll Weight |
78 lbs (nominal) |
88 lbs (nominal) |
| Coverage |
2 square |
2 square |
| Exposure Time |
Up to 45 days |
Up to 90 days |
| Vapor Retarder Rating |
No |
Certified IBC Class I Vapor Retarder |
| Cold-Weather Flex |
31°F (–35°C) |
–31°F (–35°C) |
| Best For |
Standard mechanical underlayment needs |
Heavy-Duty, climate-controlled, or low-temp assemblies |