With the number of roofing materials available in the market, choosing the right one for you can feel overwhelming. Synthetic roofing is becoming an increasingly popular and proven roofing material. Although it is a relatively new product in the roofing industry, the advances in science and process over the last 30 years has established this type of roofing and with a lot to offer.
RESOURCE CONSERVATION
Developing traditional roofing systems requires the exploitation of natural resources. When the extraction of raw materials is not done sustainably, it may result in the rapid depletion of such resources. This can, in turn, threaten livelihoods and cause damage to ecosystem functions.
Synthetic roofing can be made from recycled materials. EcoStar tiles are manufactured with a material made of up to 80% recycled post-industrial rubber and plastic. Using our products assists in the diversion of millions of pounds of scrap rubber and plastic from landfills annually. This effort and focus goes a long way in protecting the planet.
ENERGY EFFICIENCY
When it comes to traditional roofing systems, producing new roofing materials involves mining, extracting, transporting, and processing virgin raw materials before profile production can begin. These activities take energy and have an environmental impact. Conversely, manufacturing synthetic roofing from recycled materials only involves conversion from an existing product to a new product.
Some synthetic roofing products are also offered in “cool roof rated colors”, which are more energy-efficient. The materials blended into these products reflect sunlight better than conventional roofing, something that helps to reduce the cooling load demanded of your building. This not only reduces your property’s carbon footprint but also allows you to save on energy costs. EcoStar offers eleven cool roof colors. A cool roof is a roofing system that delivers higher solar reflectance and better thermal emittance than standard designed roofing products.
DURABILITY AND LONGEVITY
EcoStar synthetic roofing uses high-quality recycled materials. These materials are tested before production starts and are designed to be more durable than traditional roofing materials. Synthetic materials are made to withstand significant impact, heavy rains and extreme temperatures. When installed correctly, a synthetic roof can last more than 50 years.
Because synthetic materials are durable and long-lasting, fewer repairs are needed over the roof’s lifetime. It will also take a while before your roof’s life cycle is exhausted, meaning you will not have to replace it frequently. In the end, investing in a synthetic roof will be a good financial decision that will also help to protect the environment.
REDUCED WASTE
Synthetic roofing materials help to reduce waste in several ways. For example, EcoStar roofing products contain recycled rubber and plastic. By converting waste into reusable material, the amount of waste that ends up in landfills is reduced significantly.
Second, synthetic materials are durable. This reduces the need to remove and replace your roof often, which, in turn, minimizes the waste produced from the roof over the life of your building.
Third, once a synthetic roof reaches the end of its lifespan and is removed, the materials can be recycled again and used to create other products. This can go a long way in reducing your environmental footprint.
LIGHTWEIGHT CONSTRUCTION
There are many benefits you will enjoy when you choose synthetic materials for your roof. The lightweight nature of synthetic roofing means that it can be installed over the existing structure of your home without overtaxing the structure. Most times, you will not need additional structural support to hold the weight of the roof.
Lightweight construction also allows for easy transportation of the roofing products. It reduces the risk of damaged tiles during delivery and installation, like natural products. As a result, waste on the construction site is minimized.
Are you looking for the perfect product to meet your roofing needs? EcoStar LLC is the leading manufacturer of sustainable, environmentally friendly roofing products. We have been offering our customers quality products made with recycled rubber and plastics for 30 years. Contact us today to learn more.