3 Reasons Why Imitation Polymer Roofing Materials Are Better
Polymer roofing materials are the most cost-efficient roofing material today because they are lightweight, easy to install, and more durable than traditional roofing materials. Plus, they’re more durable than traditional roofing materials because they can withstand extreme weather conditions such as strong winds, and heavy rains. Learn more about them below.
Durability
Polymer roofing materials are made of long chains of polymer molecules bonded together. They are rated by their “coefficient of thermal expansion”, which is a measure of how much the material will expand and contract when temperature changes happen. A higher coefficient means less chance for leaks if the roof is installed correctly. Thus, it has an excellent level of durability suitable for most property owners.
Aesthetics
Polymer roofing materials can imitate any traditional roofing materials. For example, DaVinci Roofscapes slate and wood shake polymers look like the real thing, adding to your property value while giving you PVC-level roofing material durability and dependability.
Pricing
Polymer roofing materials are much more affordable than traditional roofing materials because they require less materials during manufacturing. Plus, they require less time and labor to install.
DaVinci Roofscapes makes both simulated shake shingles and synthetic slate roof shingles. Our shake and slate products are made from 100% virgin resin, so they are a man-made product that looks like their natural counterpart, but has superior performance.
Here is a run down of the benefits of our polymer roof systems:
Looks: Our products have the aesthetic appeal of the natural product, but without the performance issues.
Thickness: Since our product is man-made, we are able to achieve a thickness that matches that of a premium shake or a premium slate shingle, without the extra cost.
Widths: You have the ability to select either a single-width or multi-width product – whichever suits your tastes.
Color Blends: We have standard color blends that appeal to the colors you’d find in a natural slate or shake roof. And we can also create custom blends and custom colors.
Lightweight: Our tiles are designed to be lightweight – about the same weight as an asphalt shingle roof.
Waste: During the installation process, our shingles can be installed in a way that makes for very little waste.
Fire Retardance: Our products have achieved a Class A fire rating (with appropriate underlayments).
Wind Resistance: Our products have a straight line wind resistance rating up to 110 mph.
Impact Resistance: Out products have an impact resistance of Class 4.
Freeze/Thaw Resistance: Since they are man made, our polymer roof tiles do not have the expansion and contraction issues that a natural product would. (Continued)
Roper Roofing & Solar are licensed roofers that can provide you with high-quality DaVinci Roofscapes installations qualified for material and labor warranties. Contact us today to learn more.
