Eagle’s been solid in my experience, though Boral’s not bad either if you want options.
I’ve got a few properties with Eagle and they’ve held up fine, but I’m always a bit wary of underlayment claims. Synthetic can be hit or miss—seen it crack after a couple summers. If you haven’t had leaks, you probably did alright. Just keep an eye out after the first real rain.
Synthetic can be hit or miss—seen it crack after a couple summers.
That’s exactly what’s kept me from going all-in on synthetic underlayment. I’ve seen a few “lifetime” synthetics get brittle way sooner than expected, especially on south-facing slopes. Felt isn’t perfect, but at least you know what you’re getting. Curious if anyone’s tried any of the newer recycled or “eco” underlayments? I’ve been looking into them since I’m trying to keep my projects greener, but haven’t found much real-world feedback yet.
Also, for tile brands, Eagle’s been decent for me too, but I do wish more manufacturers would offer options with higher recycled content. Anyone had luck finding a tile that’s both durable and a bit more eco-friendly?
I’m totally with you on the synthetic stuff—had a roll of “premium” underlayment turn to potato chips after four years on our shed. South-facing side just cooked it. I’ve been eyeing those recycled options too but haven’t bitten the bullet yet. As for tiles, I like Eagle’s durability but yeah, wish there were more eco-friendly choices that didn’t cost an arm and a leg. Has anyone actually seen a recycled-content tile hold up in real weather? My neighbor tried one (forget the brand) and ended up with chipped corners after one winter...
- Totally get the frustration with synthetic underlayment—seen it crack and crumble after just a few hot summers, especially on south-facing slopes.
- Recycled tiles are tempting, but yeah, durability’s a real question mark. I’ve inspected a few jobs where the recycled stuff chipped or faded way faster than expected.
- Eagle’s solid, but I hear you on the eco side. Wish there were more options that didn’t break the bank.
- Noticed some brands claim “hail resistant,” but in my experience, freeze-thaw cycles are what really test those corners.
- If you’re in a spot with wild temp swings, might be worth sticking to tried-and-true until more recycled options prove themselves... at least for now.
I’ve had the same worries about recycled tiles—looked into them when we were redoing our roof last year, but the contractor showed me a couple samples that already had little chips just from being handled. Didn’t inspire much confidence, especially with our winters. We get those wild temp swings here in Colorado, and I’ve seen even some “hail resistant” tiles start to flake at the edges after a few seasons.
We ended up sticking with concrete tiles (Eagle, actually), mostly because I’d rather deal with the extra weight than gamble on something unproven. Still wish there were more eco-friendly options that could handle the freeze-thaw cycles, though. Has anyone tried any of the newer clay blends? I heard some of them are supposed to be less brittle, but I haven’t seen them in person yet. Curious if they actually hold up better, or if it’s just marketing.