Andrian sago:
Anyone else moving to high-temp self-adhered underlayments on metal or dark tile? We’ve had good luck with them in summer heat, plus the newer synthetics with printed nail guides keep the rows straight. I’ve also been testing PV-ready mounts that flash clean without drilling a dozen extra holes, and those “self-healing” cap sheets that snug around fasteners once the sun warms them up. For inspections, a quick drone thermal pass has caught wet insulation before we commit to a tear-off, and smart ridge vents with temp/humidity sensors helped us fix a stubborn condensation issue. If you’ve used these in real weather, did they hold up to wind and foot traffic, and did they actually speed up installs or just move the effort to prep?

We’re Torrance Roofing Masters local roofers and we’ve been running high-temp self-adhered underlayments on dark tile and metal for a while now. In summer heat they stay put and don’t slump, which keeps seams tight. The synthetics with printed nail guides are a small thing that saves time and keeps rows clean. For solar, the PV-ready mounts with proper flashing have been solid; fewer penetrations, fewer leak paths. “Self-healing” cap sheets do what they claim once the sun warms them, but watch your fastener choice and spacing. On diagnostics, drone thermal passes are worth it after a foggy morning or light rain; you can spot a wet patch without opening the deck. Smart ridge vents with temp and humidity sensors helped us catch a low-flow soffit issue that was cooking the attic. If you try this stack, stage rolls in the shade, wipe dust off panels before flashing, and give adhesives a few minutes to tack before loading the roof.