Direct Breather (Cedar Breather®)

Are you looking for a top-tier ventilation mat for wood and metal roofing systems? You’ve found it. Our Cedar Breather® product is known for protecting the beauty and life of wood roofing by providing a space for continuous airflow between the solid roof deck and shingles or shakes. It is also a great solution to providing an airflow space under metal roofs.

Protects wood roofing by providing a space for continuous airflow between the roof deck and shingles or shakes.

Direct Breather ventilated underlayment has a patented three-dimensional design that allows for optimal airflow under cedar and metal roofs.

Toll Free: 1-877-850-1767

Cedar Breather® Roof Ventilation Mat Features

  • Fire-resistant
  • Patented three-dimensional design allows for optimal airflow
  • Installs without any special tools
  • Eliminates the need for furring strips
  • Quick and easy installation
  • Protects the beauty and life of wood roofing
  • Provides a space for drainage and drying under metal roofing
  • Eliminates excess moisture
  • Prevents thermal cupping and warping
  • Reduces potential rotting
  • Durable performance
  • Provides cushioning

Cedar Breather® Installation Tips

  • We recommend installing Cedar Breather® Roof Ventilation Mat with Rapid Ridge 7 to increase the drying potential underneath the shingles
  • Cedar Breather® Roof Ventilation Mat can be installed inboard of the rake edge by up to 1″ in situations where wind-driven rain is a concern
  • To avoid walking directly on Cedar Breather, work from fascia to ridge, installing one course at a time with shingles.

When it comes to moisture protection, we stand behind our products. Learn how you can get a 25 Year Product and Labor Warranty for the Cedar Breather® System today.

If you have any questions or queries about our products, or require any further information, please get in touch our highly skilled and experienced team is always on hand to help.
Toll Free: 1-877-850-1767
Local: 1-604-850-1767
E-mail: sales@directcedarsupplies.com
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