Epilay
Epilay is a U.S. manufacturer and distributor of advanced synthetic roofing underlayment, peel-and-stick membranes, starter rolls, and hybrid urethane coatings, serving roofing contractors and the building-products industry through a nationwide state-based distributor network.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded-
- HeadquartersCarson, United States
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Epilay does
Epilay Inc. is a privately-held U.S. building products manufacturer and distributor headquartered in Carson, California, with a secondary Technical Textiles & Packaging division in North Brunswick, New Jersey. The company designs and sells advanced roofing underlayment and waterproofing systems under four product brands: ProtecTite (synthetic roofing underlayment variants Platinum, Ultra, Superior, Plasfelt, and Shingle Pro), Epistik (peel-and-stick self-adhered underlayments Plus, SA-250, and I&W), EpiStrip (granulated starter roll self-adhering membrane), and ProtecKote HU-100 (hybrid urethane roof and deck coating).
Core technology centers on 100% synthetic underlayment engineered for high tear strength at low weight, proprietary SBS Modified Bitumen adhesive chemistry rated from -40°F to 250°F, GripWalk high-traction walking surfaces, and a self-sealing membrane design that closes around fasteners. The products are marketed as differentiated on durability, ease of handling, and installation speed for sloped roofs in both residential and commercial applications.
Epilay generates revenue through hardware sales of underlayment rolls (standard 2-square rolls), starter rolls, and coating, distributed through a nationwide U.S. network of state-based distributors and contacts covering all 50 states plus Washington D.C. The target customer base is primarily professional roofing contractors and the broader building and construction industry, with downstream demand tied to U.S. residential re-roofing, new construction, and severe-weather/hurricane-exposed markets where approvals like Miami Dade County, Florida Building Code, Texas Department of Insurance, Intertek, CSA International, and Fortified are mandatory for legal sale. Pricing is quote-based through distributors and is not publicly disclosed. Marketing is primarily digital and trade-show based, including product website resources, a YouTube channel, and an email mailing list.
Epilay firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Epilay
- Legal name
- Epilay Inc.
- Website
- https://epilay.com
- Company type
- Private
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- Epilay is a U.S. manufacturer and distributor of advanced synthetic roofing underlayment, peel-and-stick membranes, starter rolls, and hybrid urethane coatings, serving roofing contractors and the building-products industry through a nationwide state-based distributor network.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Epilay industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Roofing Underlayment & Building Envelope Products
- NAICS
- Asphalt Paving, Roofing, and Saturated Materials Manufacturing (32412), Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing (3255)
- SIC
- Asphalt Paving & Roofing Materials (2950), Adhesives & Sealants (2891)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Roofing Systems & Waterproofing (Membranes, Shingles, TPO/EPDM, Liquid-Applied) (IMAFAMAA)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Roof Coatings & Elastomeric Coatings (IMADAKAF)
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Where Epilay is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Carson
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices2 records
Markets served
Epilay business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Roofing Underlayment Products: Epilay generates revenue through the sale of synthetic and peel-and-stick roofing underlayment products to roofing contractors and the construction industry. Products are sold in rolls with standard dimensions (2 square rolls) through distributor networks.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels5 records
Epilay product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Epilay manufactures and distributes synthetic roofing underlayment, peel-and-stick self-adhered membranes, granulated starter rolls, and hybrid urethane roof and deck coatings for roofing contractors and the US construction industry. Products are sold under the ProtecTite, Epistik, EpiStrip, and ProtecKote brands through a nationwide state-based distributor network.
Product overview
Epilay is a building products manufacturer specializing in advanced roofing underlayment solutions. The company offers two primary product lines: (1) Synthetic Roofing Underlayment under the ProtecTite brand, including Platinum, Ultra, Superior, Plasfelt, and Shingle Pro variants, which are 100% synthetic materials designed for sloped roofs with exceptional tear strength and lightweight properties; and (2) Peel & Stick Roofing Underlayment under the Epistik brand, including Plus, SA-250, and I&W products, which feature SBS Modified Bitumen adhesive technology for self-adhering applications. Additionally, the company offers EpiStrip granulated starter rolls for starter course replacement and the ProtecKote HU-100 hybrid urethane roof and deck coating. The product portfolio is designed to serve roofing contractors with solutions ranging from synthetic underlayments to self-adhered membranes and protective coatings.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- ProtecTite: Advanced synthetic roofing underlayment product line including Platinum, Ultra, Superior, and Plasfelt variants.
- Epistik
- EpiStrip
- ProtecKote
Products and services
- ProtecTite Platinum Synthetic Roofing Underlayment Premium 100% synthetic roofing underlayment for sloped roofs, featuring exceptional tear strength and lightweight properties that allow roofing contractors to easily carry rolls up and down ladders for faster installation.
- ProtecTite Ultra Synthetic Roofing Underlayment Advanced synthetic roofing underlayment for sloped roofs offering superior performance characteristics including water repellency and non-absorbent properties for residential and commercial applications.
- ProtecTite Superior Synthetic Roofing Underlayment High-performance synthetic roofing underlayment for sloped roofs with excellent tear strength and ease of installation, designed for professional roofing contractors.
- ProtecTite Plasfelt Synthetic Roofing Underlayment Synthetic roofing underlayment with water-resistant properties suitable for sloped roof applications across residential and commercial construction.
- Shingle Pro Synthetic Roofing Underlayment Mechanically attached, coated woven synthetic roofing underlayment specifically designed for use under asphalt shingles on sloped roofs.
- Epistik Plus Peel & Stick Roofing Underlayment Premium peel-and-stick roofing underlayment with 48 mil thickness, exceptional tear strength, and excellent adhesion, designed as a heavy-duty replacement for traditional peel and stick products; sold as 2-square rolls weighing 48 lbs.
- Epistik SA-250 Self-Adhered Roofing Underlayment Self-adhered peel and stick roofing underlayment featuring a unique 3-layer facer with deep embossing non-woven Blue Top Surface coated with proprietary SBS Modified Bitumen, ideal for use under Asphalt Shingles, Tiles, Shakes, and Metal roofing.
- Epistik I&W Peel & Stick Roofing Underlayment Granulated Fiberglass Reinforced SBS Modified Bitumen peel and stick underlayment featuring GripWalk high-traction walking surface, ice dam protection, and temperature performance range from -40°F to 250°F.
- EpiStrip Granulated Starter Roll Granulated starter roll and self-adhering membrane that eliminates the need to cut shingle tabs, featuring a self-adhering bottom, self-sealing strip on the granulated side to prevent wind uplift at the edge, and waterproof self-sealing performance.
- ProtecKote HU-100 Hybrid Urethane Roof and Deck Coating Two-component fast curing Hybrid Urethane Roof and Deck Coating that forms a monolithic flexible membrane upon curing, designed for waterproofing applications on various substrates including wet and damp surfaces.
Quantifiable outcome
- Reduced installation time through lighter weight and fewer laps/cuts
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use Epilay
Customer profileSegments2 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Epilay technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature6 records
Epilay partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Six partnerships are on record, tiered supporting, core and strategic.
- InterteksupportingIntertek provides independent third-party testing and certification services for Epilay products, ensuring compliance with industry quality and safety standards.
- Miami Dade CountycoreProducts have obtained Miami Dade County product approval, enabling legal sale and installation in this jurisdiction known for stringent hurricane building codes.
- Florida Building CodecoreProducts are compliant with Florida Building Code requirements, a critical regulatory approval for the Florida construction market.
- CSA InternationalsupportingCSA International provides product certification services meeting North American safety standards for Epilay's roofing underlayment products.
- FortifiedstrategicProducts are certified under Fortified building standards, a rigorous program for enhanced roof protection in severe weather conditions.
- Texas Department of InsurancecoreProducts are approved by the Texas Department of Insurance, allowing use in Texas construction projects and meeting state regulatory requirements.
Scale indicators2 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights4 records
Epilay competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- GAF Materials Corporation: GAF is the largest US roofing manufacturer and sells synthetic underlayment (e.g., WeatherWatch, Deck-Armor) alongside its dominant shingle line, competing head-on with Epilay's ProtecTite and Epistik products at distributor branches nationwide.
- CertainTeed (Saint-Gobain): CertainTeed offers RoofRunner and DiamondDeck synthetic underlayments as part of a broad residential roofing portfolio, directly overlapping with Epilay's core underlayment offering and serving the same roofing contractor channel.
- Owens Corning: Owens Corning sells ProArmor and Titanium synthetic underlayments through two-step distribution, competing on the same contractor shelves as Epilay and benefiting from the brand's broader roofing systems positioning.
- DuPont Tyvek (Commercial Building Envelope): DuPont Tyvek is the dominant US house wrap and building envelope brand; while not a direct underlayment competitor, Epilay also distributes house wrap and Tyvek is the reference point for category pricing and contractor expectations.
- Carlisle Construction Materials: Carlisle is a major commercial roofing manufacturer with self-adhered and synthetic underlayment lines that overlap with Epistik-style products in the commercial reroofing segment Epilay targets with its heavier-gauge offerings.
Direct peers
- InterWrap: InterWrap is a focused synthetic underlayment and roofing membrane manufacturer whose Titanium and Rhodon product lines are the most direct comparable to Epilay's ProtecTite line in terms of product focus and channel positioning.
- Tarco Roofing: Tarco manufactures synthetic and self-adhered roofing underlayments (e.g., EasyLay, LeakBarrier) of comparable size and product breadth, selling through the same US roofing distributor channel as Epilay.
- Gardner-Gibson: Gardner-Gibson is a US manufacturer of coatings, sealants, and roofing accessories whose peel-and-stick underlayment and roof coating lines directly overlap with Epilay's Epistik and ProtecKote offerings.
- Polyglass USA: Polyglass produces self-adhered and modified-bitumen roofing underlayments (e.g., Polystick) that compete directly with Epilay's SBS-modified Epistik line in residential reroofing applications.
Regional players
- Fortress Building Products: Fortress supplies underlayments and complementary roofing accessories into the US market with comparable mid-sized manufacturer/distributor economics to Epilay, making it a useful size and channel comparable.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Epilay leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
Epilay funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Epilay M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Epilay
What does Epilay do?
Epilay manufactures and distributes synthetic roofing underlayment, peel-and-stick self-adhered membranes, granulated starter rolls, and hybrid urethane roof and deck coatings for roofing contractors and the US construction industry. Products are sold under the ProtecTite, Epistik, EpiStrip, and ProtecKote brands through a nationwide state-based distributor network.
Is Epilay a public or private company?
Epilay is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Epilay founded?
Epilay was founded in -1. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Epilay based?
Epilay is headquartered in Carson, United States, in the North America region.
How does Epilay make money?
One revenue line is on record: roofing Underlayment Products.
Who are Epilay's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are GAF Materials Corporation, CertainTeed (Saint-Gobain), Owens Corning, DuPont Tyvek (Commercial Building Envelope) and Carlisle Construction Materials. Direct peers are InterWrap, Tarco Roofing, Gardner-Gibson and Polyglass USA. Fortress Building Products is listed as a regional player.
Does Epilay have an API?
No public API is recorded for Epilay.
What industry is Epilay in?
Epilay's product category is Roofing Underlayment & Building Envelope Products. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAFAMAA, Roofing Systems & Waterproofing (Membranes, Shingles, TPO/EPDM, Liquid-Applied), with a secondary code of IMADAKAF, Roof Coatings & Elastomeric Coatings. Its NAICS code is 32412 and its SIC code is 2950.