The Synthetic Roofing Product Industry Currently Offers Some Of The Most Exciting, Cutting-edge Roof
The future of residential roofing!
The resin plastic roofing product industry currently offers some of the most exciting, cutting-edge roof systems available on the market today. They are manufactured in shake, shingle, slate and tile configurations and are constructed from a several different of materials, including rubber and plastic, both new and recycled. There are also products made from a resin and sand composite, as well as cellulose fibers and light-weight concrete. There are even products that utilize recycled tires and cedar sawdust that will turn silver as they age. These products are generally considered permanent roof systems and most carry 50-year manufacturer's warranties.
Synthetic roof systems are sold as environmentally "green" products. They use recyclable materials and they greatly reduce the impact on landfills caused by replacing your roof every 15 to 20 years. While the jury is still out, most experts say that the superior resistance to UV rays and degradation make new or "virgin" plastic or rubber the best choice for synthetic roof systems. Some of the synthetic roof styles are listed below:
StyleRecycledNew "Virgin"Exposure
Shakexxx 9"? - 10"?
Shinglexxx 6"? - 8"?
Slatexxx 6"? - 8"?
Panelizedxx 14"?
Tilexx 14"?
The Upside
oDurability
oLow maintenance
oHigh perception of value
oRealistic appearance in high-end products
oLong life expectancy
The Downside
oFragility in resin and light-weight concrete configurations
oFading in UV light
oPrice
oAppearance of low-end products
oNo established performance history
One of the most important things to consider when purchasing a synthetic roof system is its susceptibility to fading due to UV exposure. All synthetic/ plastic roofing products, whether constructed from rubber, plastic or resin (new or recycled), will fade over time and each unique piece of material will fade at a unique rate.
Products that have multiple shades and are factory shuffled will provide a more realistic look over time as well as a real advantage for the installer in producing a random appearance on the roof. Superior life expectancy and ease of maintenance are making synthetic roof systems the future of residential roofing
The resin plastic roofing product industry currently offers some of the most exciting, cutting-edge roof systems available on the market today. They are manufactured in shake, shingle, slate and tile configurations and are constructed from a several different of materials, including rubber and plastic, both new and recycled. There are also products made from a resin and sand composite, as well as cellulose fibers and light-weight concrete. There are even products that utilize recycled tires and cedar sawdust that will turn silver as they age. These products are generally considered permanent roof systems and most carry 50-year manufacturer's warranties.
Synthetic roof systems are sold as environmentally "green" products. They use recyclable materials and they greatly reduce the impact on landfills caused by replacing your roof every 15 to 20 years. While the jury is still out, most experts say that the superior resistance to UV rays and degradation make new or "virgin" plastic or rubber the best choice for synthetic roof systems. Some of the synthetic roof styles are listed below:
StyleRecycledNew "Virgin"Exposure
Shakexxx 9"? - 10"?
Shinglexxx 6"? - 8"?
Slatexxx 6"? - 8"?
Panelizedxx 14"?
Tilexx 14"?
The Upside
oDurability
oLow maintenance
oHigh perception of value
oRealistic appearance in high-end products
oLong life expectancy
The Downside
oFragility in resin and light-weight concrete configurations
oFading in UV light
oPrice
oAppearance of low-end products
oNo established performance history
One of the most important things to consider when purchasing a synthetic roof system is its susceptibility to fading due to UV exposure. All synthetic/ plastic roofing products, whether constructed from rubber, plastic or resin (new or recycled), will fade over time and each unique piece of material will fade at a unique rate.
Products that have multiple shades and are factory shuffled will provide a more realistic look over time as well as a real advantage for the installer in producing a random appearance on the roof. Superior life expectancy and ease of maintenance are making synthetic roof systems the future of residential roofing