WIP : Water and Ice Protection

Roofing Underlayments Field Guide

What’s Inside

WIP: Water and Ice Protection 1

We Have a WIP for That

Product Usage Chart 3

Why Choose WIP? 5

Installation Instructions 7

Important Considerations 9

Installation Details
Rakes and Eaves 11
Roof-to-Wall Transitions 12
Valleys 13
Dormers 14
Chimney Flashings 15
Pipe Penetrations 16
Metal Eaves 17
Floating Valleys 18
Covered Fixed Valleys 19
Exposed Fixed Valleys 20
Inside/Outside Corners 21
Corner Patches 23

Technical Support 24
 Water and
Ice Protection

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Water and Ice Protection (WIP) is a line of self-adhering roofing
underlayments used on critical roof areas such as eaves, rakes, ridges,
valleys, dormers and skylights to protect roofing structures and interior
spaces from water penetration caused by wind-driven rain and ice
dams. WIP may also be used as covering for the entire roof to prevent
moisture or water entry.

WIP is manufactured and backed by Carlisle, a leader in the roofing

industry for more than 50 years.
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 We Have a WIP for That

Product Composition
WIP Gray, slip-resistant film, featuring WIP GRIP
GRIP technology, fiberglass-reinforced rubberized
asphalt membrane
WIP Black, granular, flexible, fiberglass-
100 reinforced rubberized asphalt membrane
WIP Fiberglass-reinforced, rubberized asphalt
250HT membrane
WIP High-tensile strength, rubberized asphalt
300HT membrane available with black or white film

WIP Black membrane composed of engineered

401LT polyolefin composite film laminated to
rubberized asphalt

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Ideal Use Exposure
Ideal for use on critical roof areas on as entire roof 90 days
covering; premium, superior protection

Ideal for use on critical roof areas or as entire roof 30 days

covering; economical, standard protection
Ideal for use under metal and mechanically fastened 180 days
tile roofs; high-temperature applications up to 250°F
High-temperature applications up to 250°F; ideal for White – 180 days
use under metal roofs and synthetic, clay and concrete Black – 60 days
tiles and asphalt shingles
Ideal for low-temperature applications when 60 days
temperature is between 30°F and 70°F

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 Why Choose WIP?

Split-release Film
All WIP products feature a split-release
film for quick-and-easy installation.

Moisture and Air Barrier

Membrane protects the roof structure from
water seepage caused by ice dams and
wind-driven rains.

Meets Standards and Codes

All WIP Products meet UL and ASTM D1970 standards.
(Refer to technical sheets for FL and ICC-ES approvals.)

Self Sealing
Membranes seal around roofing nails, staples and screws.

Watertight
WIP 300 and 400 series feature an exposed rubberized
asphalt bead along the membrane edge to help ensure
water-tightness of the lap seams.

Self Adhering
Membranes bond directly to most roof substrates without
the need for additional adhesives. Some applications
require the use of primer— refer to pages 7– 8 for specific
requirements.

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Permanent Protection and Low
Lifecycle Cost
Will not crack, dry out or rot and provides long-term
waterproofing performance.

Aesthetically Pleasing
WIP is a concealed waterproofing system that will not
detract from the architectural aesthetics of the primary
roofing system.

Backed by Carlisle, a leader in

roofing innovation for half a century.
All WIP products are backed by Carlisle’s industry-leading
limited warranty.

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 Installation Instructions
General Information
WIP roofing underlayments are applied when the roof deck is dry and the
air, membrane and substrate tempertaures are 40°F (4.4°C) or higher,
except for WIP 250HT, which should be installed when temperatures
are at or above 50°F (10°C) and WIP 401LT, which can be installed in
temperatures down to 25°F (-3.89°C). At temperatures below 40°F, (or
50°F for WIP 250HT) nailing or priming should be used to temporarily
hold the membrane in place while adhesion develops.
WIP roofing underlayment is designed to be covered with the primary
roofing system and should not be exposed to sunlight for more than the
recommended number of days (refer to pages 3 – 4 for exposure times).

Substrate must be free of any moisture as it may inhibit adhesion.

Prepare the roof deck by removing all loose objects, dirt, dust or debris.
For re-roofing applications, remove all old materials from the roof deck
in the area to be covered with WIP roofing underlayment. Replace water-
damaged sheathing and sweep roof deck thoroughly.

Priming is not required on clean, dry wood, metal or most polyisocyanurate

surfaces (polyiso paper facer does require priming). Masonry and
exterior gypsum boards (such as DensDeck® ) should be primed using
an appropriate primer or adhesive. Some rigid insulation boards with
porous or dusty surfaces may require priming to promote initial adhesion.
Priming is required on all substrates when air, membrane or substrate
temperatures are below 40°F (4.4°C), for WIP 100, WIP GRIP, WIP 300HT,
WIP 400 and WIP 401LT, or 50°F (10°C) for WIP 250HT. Adhesives such
as CCW-702, CCW-702WB, CAV-GRIP and CCW-AWP are approved for
use with WIP products. Refer to your local building codes to determine
acceptable product for use in your region.

Selection of roof deck or insulation substrate and/or use of a

primer or adhesive are the responsibility of the architect, specifier
or roofing contractor to determine based on the roof assembly and
environmental conditions.

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Valleys, Hips & Ridges
Cut WIP roofing underlayment into manageable lengths. Align over the
center of the valley, hip or ridge. Remove release film. Press the middle
of the membrane first before working toward the edges. For open valleys,
cover WIP roofing underlayment with metal valley liners.

Eaves & Rakes

Cut WIP roofing underlayment into 10 –15' pieces. Remove 2– 3' of
release film and align the edge of the membrane, sticky side down, so it
overhangs the drip edge by 3⁄8" (10 mm). Continue to remove release film
and press as you move across the roof. Use a hand roller and/or hand
pressure to press into place. For split-release film, peel half the liner off
the cut length and position membrane in place. Apply firm, even pressure
from the center to the outer edge. Remove the remaining half of the film
and apply pressure to secure the membrane. Overlap end laps a minimum
of 6". WIP roofing underlayment should reach a point 2' past the inside
of the interior wall line. Local codes may require additional courses. If
additional courses are required, the top lap must be at least 3½".

Drip Edges: At the rake edge, apply WIP roofing underlayment first and
place drip edge on top. At the eave, apply drip edge first and place WIP
roofing underlayment on top of the drip edge so that it overhangs drip
edge 3⁄8" (10 mm).

For standard installation details, follow the WIP detail drawings found on
pages 11– 23 of this guide. For non-standard installation instructions,
contact your local Carlisle WIP representative.

Metal Roof Underlayment

Under water-shedding metal roof systems or low-slope metal roofs
with a minimum ½" slope, start at the low point and apply WIP roofing
underlayment over the full surface of the roof deck. Review the metal
roofing manufacturer’s instructions for limitations and precautions.
Beginning at the eaves, apply product from the low point to the high point
of the roof, running the roll horizontally.

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 Important Considerations

• Do not expose WIP underlayments to sunlight for longer than the

recommended exposure times listed on page 4 of this guide and on
the technical data sheets.
• WIP underlayments should not be folded over the roof edge unless
protected by a gutter or other flashing materials.
• The primary roof system must be ventilated to prevent excessive
moisture build-up in the interior structure.
• Use caution during the installation of the membrane as it may become
slippery when wet or covered with frost.
• WIP underlayments are not to be used in contact with flexible PVC
material.
• Ensure you are using the proper WIP underlayment for the roofing
material by referencing the usage chart on pages 3 – 4 of this guide
and referring to the technical data sheet for each WIP product. For
metal roof installations, be sure to follow the metal manufacturer’s
recommended installation guidelines for underlayments.

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• WIP roofing underlayment rolls should be stored under cover and in
areas where the temperature is between 40° and 100°F (4.4° and
38°C). Do not double-stack pallets.
• WIP products will display optimal performance when stored under
recommended conditions and used within one year of date of
manufacture. Product installed after one year of date of manufacture
is not covered under defect warranty.
• WIP 100, WIP GRIP and 401LT are not approved for use under
metal roofs.
• WIP products installed at 100% coverage will create an air and vapor
barrier on the roof deck.
• WIP 250HT and 300HT are not approved for use in foam set tile
applications.
• All WIP products should not to be used in contact with flexible PVC or
PVC trim materials.

* Refer to WIP technical data sheets for full details required for usage and installation.
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 Installation Details

Rakes and Eaves

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Roof to Wall Transitions

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 Valleys

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Dormers

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 Chimney Flashings

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Pipe Penetrations

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 Metal Eaves

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Floating Valleys

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 Covered Fixed Valleys

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Exposed Fixed Valleys

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 Inside /Outside Corners

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Inside/Outside Corners

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 Corner Patches

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 Technical Support

In an effort to provide prompt and efficient technical support for our

WIP products, please use the following contact information. Submitting
requests via email is recommended.
Technical Service Email:
[email protected]
Technical Service Line:
888-229-2199

Letter and Detail Request

Required information for request:
• Complete request for WIP warranty form in its entirety and submit to
[email protected]
• Timeframe:
Warranties – 1 to 2 weeks
Letters – 24 to 72 hours
Details – 1 to 2 weeks depending on quantity
• Project name and address along with applicator name,
contact name and address and support info: details,
specs, data sheets
• Architectural/engineer detail or hand sketch along with
digital pictures of condition and project name

Documentation
Technical data sheets, SDS, manufacturer’s letters, testing reports
and all supporting literature for WIP products is available online at
www.carlislewipproducts.com.

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 About Carlisle WIP Products
As a division of Carlisle Construction Materials
Incorporated, Carlisle WIP Products manufactures premium
construction products for steep-slope and low-slope
residential and commercial applications.

Carlisle WIP Products

P.O. Box 7000 • Carlisle, PA 17013
888.717.1440
www.carlislewipproducts.com

Carlisle, Sure-Seal and WIP are trademarks of Carlisle. DensDeck is a

registered trademark of Georgia-Pacific. © 2019 Carlisle.
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