- Tile & Slate
- Composition
- Shake
- Single Ply
- Metal
- Gutter
- Smart Roof Systems:
Post Consumer Recycled- Photovoltaic
- Green Roofing
Materials Post-Consumer Recycled
Element Smart Roofing of Seattle has several different products that are made from recycled post consumer platics, metal, rubber and Nylon fibers. Each provide a very unique look and feel, while offering great protection from the elements. These recycled roofing products are known as synthetics and have become very popular over the last 2-3 years.
Classic Metal Roofing Systems Rustic Shingle
With a rugged, wood shake appearance, these metal shingles are both durable and beautiful. The’re made using 98 percent post-consumer recycled metals and come in a variety of colors. They’re also backed by a limited lifetime warranty.
Duro-Last Cool Roof
Duro-Last not only holds an Energy Star rating with many of it's PVC roofs (including the Cool Roof), but is also active in the recycling end of the business. They have developed an in-house recycling program, in which waste created from the production of the Duro-Last Roofing system is recycled into Duro-Last Walkpads. “There is basically no waste with our product. All of our roofing systems are custom made for every roof, eliminating waste on the job site. Then all waste from the manufacturing process is recycled into our walkpads,” commented Terry Wyatt, Oregon sales representative for Duro-Last.
EcoStar Majestic Slate Traditional shingles
Majestic Slate Tiles offer the natural beauty of slate while providing enhanced strength and durability. Featuring a 50-year Gold Star or limited materials warranty and available with a 100 mph wind warranty, Majestic Slate tiles provide enhanced resistance to harsh weather conditions, including wind, driving rain and hail. Manufactured from 80% post-industrial recycled rubber and plastic, Majestic Slate tiles offer an environmentally friendly, lightweight alternative to traditional slate roofing products. Majestic Slate tiles are available in nine colors: stone red, earth green, chestnut brown, cedar brown, mountain plum, smoke gray, federal gray, midnight gray and black.
EcoStar also boasts an in-house recycling program. “All of our waste is ground up and re-used. We even recycle our hydraulic oils from plant machinery,” said Russell. "Companies cannot simply make green products but must make 'green' a part of every operation in the corporation."
StrongSeal
Premium Rubber Underlayment Memebrane:
Premium Rubber Barrier, Not Asphalt: The key to StrongSeal?s exceptional barrier performance is the thick rubber membrane that contains no asphalt. The rubber membrane can withstand prolonged exposure and is durable enough to handle heavy foot traffic.
High Temperature Resistance: StrongSeal can withstand in service temperatures as high as 300?F (148?C) and will not flow or leech at elevated temperatures like some asphalt membranes.
Exposure: StrongSeal can remain exposed for up to one (1) year in direct sunlight and inclement weather making it ideal for long dry-in conditions common with new construction, metal, tile, slate and shake roof designs.
Low Temperature Application: The membrane remains flexible in cold weather and will roll out without cracking or shatter when fastened.
Seals Around Fasteners: StrongSeal passes ASTM D1970 nail sealability sealing around most fastener penetrations like a gasket, resisting leakage and moisture intrusion from wind-driven rain.
Recycled Material Content: StrongSeal DB is made from an exceptionally high percentage of recycled material and is 100% recyclable making it a ?green?, earth-friendly product. Its high post-consumer recycled content makes it the perfect product to specify for LEED? projects.
Long Term Performance: The membrane will not crack, dry out or rot; maintaining its integrity for long lasting protection.
Slip Resistant Surface: StrongSeal features a slip resistant surface for safe and easy installation.
Warranty: StrongSeal is backed by an industry leading 20-year limited material warranty. LEED? is a registered trademark of USGBC.
RainTube
Made from 100 percent post-consumer polyethylene from milk jugs and detergent bottles, this clever product keeps your gutters litter-free while allowing you to harvest rainwater for your backyard barrel. This product has rated higher in effectiveness than LeafGuard and other similar gutter protection systems.
