- Had synthetic underlayment on my garage roof for about 7 yrs now—still solid, no issues.
- But yeah, same guilt here about the plastic waste... always bugs me a bit.
- Recently tried a biodegradable underlayment on a small garden shed as an experiment. So far, holding up surprisingly well after 2 yrs.
- Curious to see how long it'll last compared to synthetic. If it gets close, might switch fully next time around.
Yeah, I've been feeling the same way about synthetic underlayment. Had it on my house roof for about 8 years now, and it's holding up great... but every time I think about eventually replacing it, the plastic waste does bother me a bit.
Interesting to hear that the biodegradable option is working out so far. I haven't tried it myself yet, but my neighbor used something similar on his shed roof about three years ago. Last we talked, he said it's still solid—no leaks or tears yet. Makes me wonder if these eco-friendly materials are finally catching up in terms of durability.
Definitely curious to see how yours holds up long-term compared to synthetic. If it gets anywhere close, I'd seriously consider switching too. Guess we'll have to wait and see how these experiments turn out over time...
- Tried biodegradable underlayment on a smaller property—held up okay so far (2 yrs).
- Still skeptical about long-term durability, especially in harsher climates...
- Anyone seen how these eco-friendly options handle heavy snow or extreme heat yet?
"Still skeptical about long-term durability, especially in harsher climates..."
Fair point—I've inspected a few properties using biodegradable underlayments, and honestly, two years is a decent start. But heavy snow or extreme heat? That's still a big question mark for me too. Saw one installation in a hot climate that seemed okay after a year, but nothing definitive yet. Still, good to see you're giving it a shot...worth keeping an eye on how it holds up over the next couple seasons.
Interesting points, but honestly, biodegradable underlayments still feel like a gamble to me. I've seen synthetic underlayments hold up reliably for 10+ years even in harsh winters—maybe worth considering if durability's your main concern? Just my two cents...
