Penfolds Roofing Inc. has taken another step in providing roofing systems made from recycled tires by debuting EcoRoof medium shake and slate systems – with slimmer profiles and prices that are competitive with laminate asphalt shingles.
"Between the durability of the product and this new pricing we can offer, we expect this next generation of rubber roofing to be an industry changer," says Penfolds president Ken Mayhew.
"We expect that people will embrace this long-lasting and affordable roofing system for reroofing and new construction, especially since it helps the environment at the same time."
An average of 400 tires are reused for every home roofed in these shingles. The process involved grinding up old tires into granules as well as removing wire from the mix. The result is a tile with 80 per cent recycled rubber tire content that is longer-lasting than asphalt shingles and comes with a 50-year warranty.
The shakes, which can replicate the look of traditional wood roofing, are produced in panels that seal together after installation, similar to installing a regular roofing shingle.
EcoRoof shakes can be used for reroofing existing homes that have cedar shakes or asphalt shingles and can be installed on shiplap roof decks without having to install plywood.
Last year, Penfolds installed the thicker EcoRoof shakes on North Vancouver's Ridgeview Elementary School during seismic upgrading, fulfilling the school district's aim of attaining LEED certification.
Apart from the environmental benefits, the material also provides significant soundproofing, is very durable and can be walked on without denting, cracking or scratching the roof.
