Impact Resistant Roof Tiles

Lighter than asphalt shingles.

Impact resistant roof tiles.

The test roof is struck twice in the same spot for each size steel ball. The impact resistant roof covering was installed over the entire roofing surface of the primary dwelling including the main areas of the roof and the hips and ridges including the ridge vent systems. How are impact resistant roofs classified. The test uses steel balls ranging from 1 25 inches to 2 0 inches in diameter.

Duration flex is our class 4 impact resistant sbs polymer modified asphalt shingle. Concrete roof tiles however are class a fire resistant can sustain high winds of up to 180mph pass the grade 1 freeze thaw requirements and are seismic resistance tested. With a regular shingle most of our competitors impact resistant shingles are only class 3 cracks and ruptures will appear from that kind of impact. Concrete tiles also do not attract or absorb heat the way asphalt shingles do.

Excludes color bonded slurry tiles. The blog regularly covers topics including roofing systems product features and innovations contractor spotlights and company news. The integrity of class 4 impact resistant composite tiles lessen long term maintenance and repair costs lengthen the roof s lifespan adds resale value to a home and can lower insurance rates. These shingles may be made of copper aluminum resin and plastic.

Read the latest post here. Everything can be done at a distance. In a class 4 ul 2218 impact resistance test a 2 inch steel ball is dropped from 20 feet to see if the shingles will fracture. Shingles that are impact resistant are considered a class 4 product and are designed to withstand high winds and hail damage.

Many features of class 4 impact resistant composite roofing products make them a good investment choice for today s homeowners. The rubberizing effect of our uniquely blended sbs modified asphalt makes the shingles pliable and gives them greater flexibility than standard shingles. The steel balls are dropped from heights of 12 feet for the 1 25 inch ball to 20 feet for the 2 inch ball. With class 4 shingles there are no splits or tears.

Shingles with the class 4 rating have an impact resistance rating of ul 2218. Our roof tiles are made from recycled plastic. Thanks to digital technology all of your decisions and interactions from selecting the right roofer to choosing a shingle to paying the contractor can be done at a distance. The malarkey know your roof blog is an educational resource for homeowners and roofing industry professionals.

And your family can remain in the home during the installation or repair. The first thing to know about your roofing project.