Why We Install Ice & Water Shield Around the Entire Perimeter of Your Roof 🛡️
When it comes to protecting your home, the small details often make the biggest difference. One of the most important steps we take at Ronnie’s Roofing & Construction is installing ice & water shield around the entire perimeter of every roof we replace — not just in the valleys, not just in a few sections, but everywhere it matters.
A lot of roofing companies only install it where code requires it.
We install more — because it protects your home better.
Here’s why.
🧱 What Is Ice & Water Shield?
Ice & water shield is a premium, self-adhering, waterproof underlayment that sits beneath your shingles.
Once applied, it creates a watertight seal that helps guard your home against:
Wind-driven rain
Ice and frost melt
Back-flowing water
Slow leaks around edges
Unexpected storms and heavy downpours
Think of it as an extra layer of armor protecting the most vulnerable parts of your roof.
🏠Why We Install It Around the Entire Perimeter
Most leaks don’t start in the middle of a roof.
They start at the edges — where water has the easiest path inside.
These areas are constantly exposed to:
Wind lifting the shingles
Overflow from gutters
Water blowing sideways during storms
Heat and cold fluctuations
Ice or frost melt during winter mornings
By running ice & water shield around the entire perimeter, we reinforce these weak spots so water can’t sneak in.
This protects your:
Fascia
Eaves
Rake edges
Starter courses
Soffit areas
Decking seams
A simple upgrade means long-term peace of mind.
🌧️ How It Performs in Carolina Weather
Here in the Carolinas, temperatures swing from freezing mornings to 70-degree afternoons.
That freeze-and-thaw cycle creates moisture movement, backflow, and shingles lifting slightly as the roof expands and contracts.
Ice & water shield provides:
Superior protection during frost melt
Stronger sealing in heavy rainstorms
Defense against sideways rain and strong winds
Waterproof security during cold snaps
We install it because it works — and because Carolina weather demands it.
🛠️ Why We Choose to Go Above Code
Building code minimums are just that — minimums.
Our goal isn’t to meet the bare minimum.
Our goal is to give homeowners a roof built to last.
We install ice & water shield around the perimeter because:
It reduces future leak risks
It protects wood decking from rot
It increases the life of the roof
It prevents interior damage
It’s more cost-effective long-term
A little extra protection today can save thousands of dollars tomorrow.
đź”’ A Better Roof Starts Beneath the Shingles
Most homeowners never see what goes under their roof — but it’s the foundation of a good roofing system.
A strong roof isn’t just the shingles you see.
It’s the layers underneath that keep water out.
That’s why our motto is simple:
Top Quality Workmanship at Affordable Prices.
Do it right. Build it strong. Protect the home.
🏡 Proudly Serving York, Lancaster & Union Counties
At Ronnie’s Roofing & Construction, details matter — and small improvements like perimeter ice & water shield are part of our commitment to doing the job the right way.
If you’re considering a roof replacement or want to understand the protection on your current roof, we’re always here to help.
