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A reinforced roofing underlayment positioned between a roof support structure and an overlayment in order to provide a waterproof barrier for the roof structure. The roofing underlayment including an interwoven scrim comprising a mesh of interwoven strands of thermoplastic having a tensile strength

A reinforced roofing underlayment positioned between a roof support structure and an overlayment in order to provide a waterproof barrier for the roof structure. The roofing underlayment including an interwoven scrim comprising a mesh of interwoven strands of thermoplastic having a tensile strength sufficient to resist tearing when exposed to tensile loads from various directions. The interwoven scrim having a layer of waterproof material affixed to at least one side of the scrim in order to provide a weather-resistant barrier which prevents moisture and other external elements from passing through the roofing underlayment. The waterproof material is preferably a layer of thermoplastic film which is co-extruded over both sides of the scrim. The roofing underlayment may also include a slip-resistant outer surface in order prevent a person installing the roofing underlayment from slipping while walking on the roofing underlayment. Furthermore, the roofing underlayment may include a radiant barrier for reflecting solar energy and thereby reducing the transmission of radiant heat through the roofing underlayment. The configuration of the present invention provides a reinforced roofing underlayment having an increased tensile strength to resist tearing as well as an increased resistance to deterioration from exposure to external elements.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A roofing underlayment positioned between a roof support structure and an overlayment, comprising:a reinforcing scrim of interwoven strands for supporting tensile forces in multiple directions; andat least one layer of thermoplastic material affixed to a side of the rei

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A roofing underlayment positioned between a roof support structure and an overlayment, comprising:a reinforcing scrim of interwoven strands for supporting tensile forces in multiple directions; andat least one layer of thermoplastic material affixed to a side of the reinforcing scrim by extrusion lamination for providing a weather-resistant barrier.