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DaVinci, Multi-Width Slate, European<\/p><\/div>\n
It should be noted that terms \u201ccomposite shingle\u201d or \u201ccomposition shingles\u201d are sometimes applied to asphalt shingles because they contain some type of recycled or plastic materials. However, these \u201casphalt composite\/composition shingles\u201d should not be confused with true synthetic roofing materials that are created to appear almost exactly like their natural counterparts.<\/p>\n
The timeless look of natural slate, wooden shake, and clay tile products is desired for many high-end, Traditional, Colonial, Victorian, French Provincial, Craftsman, Cape Cod, Mediterranean, Farmhouse, Rustic and Classical homes as well as commercial, church and historical buildings. Unfortunately, the use of natural roofing materials can be environmentally damaging, difficult and costly to fabricate, expensive and challenging to install, and expensive to transport. Thus, various manufacturers have created simulated synthetic products as a state-of-the-art solution to problems related to the acquisition, fabrication, and installation of natural roofing materials. These manufacturers and their primary product profiles include:<\/p>\n
DaVinci Roofscapes<\/strong><\/a> (Shake<\/em><\/strong>: Multi-Width<\/a>, Single-Width<\/a>, and Select Shake<\/a>. Slate<\/em><\/strong>: Multi-Width<\/a>, Single-Width<\/a>, Province<\/a>, and Inspire<\/a>)<\/p>\n Enviroshake<\/strong><\/a> (Shake<\/em><\/strong>: Enviroshake<\/a>, Enviroshingle<\/a> and Envirocool<\/a>. Slate<\/em><\/strong>: Enviroslate<\/a>)<\/p>\n CeDUR<\/strong><\/a> (Shake<\/em><\/strong>: Cedar Shake<\/a>)<\/p>\n Brava<\/strong><\/a> (Shake<\/em><\/strong>: Cedar Shake<\/a>. Slate<\/em>: Slate Tile<\/a>. Clay Tile<\/em><\/strong>: Spanish Barrel Tile<\/a>)<\/p>\n EcoStar<\/strong><\/a> (Shake<\/em><\/strong>: Seneca Shake<\/a>, Empire Shake<\/a>, Majestic Niagara Shake<\/a>, Empire Niagara Shake<\/a>. Slate<\/em><\/strong>: Majestic Slate<\/a>, Empire Slate<\/a>, Empire Niagara Slate<\/a>, Majestic Niagara Slate<\/a>)<\/p>\n CeDUR, Live Oak, Royal Brown<\/p><\/div>\n Benefits of polymer roofing materials:<\/span> Brava, Spanish Barrel Tile, New Aged Terra Cotta<\/p><\/div>\n Inspire, Classic Slate, Custom Mix<\/p><\/div>\n This article is primarily about the pros and cons of composite polymer materials. However, we would be doing a disservice to our readers if we did not touch on faux slate, wood, and tile roofing products that are manufactured from other materials. These products include Concrete Tiles, Metal, and Asphalt Shingles.<\/span><\/p>\n Concrete Tiles<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Cement roofing materials have been fabricated to look like stone slate, wood shake and clay tile. Their primary benefits are that they come in many styles and colors and are less expensive than stone slate, polymer products and metal. Some of the products look almost exactly like real stone slate. However, concrete products do not solve the weight problem of stone slate and they create a weight problem when it comes to look-alike wood shake products. Before installing a concrete or slate roof, it is recommended that at an engineering report be done to verify that the roof as well as the ground\/foundation will be able withstand the immense amount of weight being added to the structure. Concrete tiles are water shedding rather than waterproof. Thus, it is very important that you have a good underlayment. Concrete expands and contracts with temperature and can rub through and damage or destroy the underlayment. When this occurs, the concrete roof must be removed and the underlayment replaced. What use is having a concrete roof that will last 50-75 years if the underlayment needs to be replaced every 20 years? Some of these problems can be mitigated by installing a wood batten over the underlayment so the tiles do not come in contact with the roof. Cement products are very durable, long lasting, and are wind and fire resistant (some profiles with open ends are still vulnerable to fire). While some of these products have obtained an Impact Resistant Class 4 rating, they can still be destroyed by large hailstones (See Article<\/a>). Like slate, concrete tile roofs require specialized and highly skilled installation crews.<\/p>\n Some of the manufactures of concrete materials include (there are too many product profiles to list here):<\/p>\n Eagle Roofing Products<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Bartile <\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Newpoint<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Some Stone Coated Steel and Stamped Steel products mimic the look of natural materials (Stamped Aluminum is also available but should be avoided in hail prone areas). Metal slate and metal shake products look like stone slate or wood shake from a distance. However, at close range it becomes obvious that these roofing materials are not made from slate or wood. Nonetheless, it is difficult to tell if metal tile products (such as Barrel-Vault, or Pacific Tile) are made from clay or not. Even though metal roofing products do not look as realistic as polymer of concrete options, they still have an excellent curb appeal. Many people that choose metal over natural or polymer products do it because they want the benefits of metal while maintaining a luxurious look. Specialized knowledge and highly trained installation crews are required to install these products. Metal expensive to install but is much less slate. Metal is also very durable, long lasting, energy efficient, wind, hail and fire resistant (Click Here<\/a>)\u00a0to learn more about Stone Coated Steel roofing. Metal roofing manufactures that offer profiles in a stone slate, wood shake, or clay tile look include:<\/p>\n Unified Steel<\/strong><\/a> (Shake<\/em><\/strong>: Pine-Crest Shake<\/a>. Clay Tile<\/em><\/strong>: Pacific Tile<\/a>,\u00a0Barrel-Vault<\/a>)<\/p>\n DECRA <\/strong><\/a>(Shake<\/em><\/strong>: Shake XD, Shake<\/a>. Clay Tile<\/em><\/strong>: Villa Tile, Tile<\/a>)<\/p>\n Tilcor <\/strong><\/a>(Shake<\/em><\/strong>: Craftsman Shake<\/a>, CF Shake<\/a>. Clay Tile<\/em><\/strong>: Antica<\/a>)<\/p>\n Varitile <\/strong><\/a>(Shake<\/em><\/strong>: Shake<\/a>,\u00a0iShake<\/a>. Clay Tile<\/em><\/strong>: Bond7<\/a>, Classic<\/a>, Riviera<\/a>, Mistral<\/a>, Romana<\/a>, Gallo<\/a>. Slate<\/em><\/strong>: iSlate<\/a>)<\/p>\n Roser<\/strong><\/a> (Shake<\/em><\/strong>: Stonewood<\/a>. Clay Tile<\/em><\/strong>: Cleo<\/a>)<\/p>\n Future Roof<\/strong><\/a> (Slate<\/em><\/strong>: Slate<\/a>. Shake<\/em><\/strong>: Shake<\/a>. Clay Tile<\/em><\/strong>: Tile<\/a>)<\/p>\n Unified Steel (Boral), Pacific Tile, Timberwood<\/p><\/div>\n Asphalt Shingles<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n There are several asphalt shingle profiles that are designed to look roughly like stone slate. These products have a slate-like appearance from a distance, but do not really look like the real thing when viewed up close. Nevertheless, many people want a high-end look without the expensive price tag. Asphalt shingles are the least expensive option when trying to achieve a stone slate look. They are also the least realistic and least durable option. Examples include:<\/p>\n CertainTeed<\/strong><\/a> (Grand Manor<\/a>, Carriage House<\/a>, Belmont IR<\/a>, and Highland Slate<\/a>)<\/p>\n GAF<\/strong><\/a> (Slateline<\/a>, and Camelot II<\/a>)<\/p>\n Owens Corning<\/strong><\/a> (Berkshire<\/a>)<\/p>\n CertainTeed, Belmont, Colonial Slate<\/p><\/div>\n Although various asphalt manufactures have attempted to give wood-like names to certain profiles, no asphalt shingles come very close to the look of real wood shake or wood shingle materials.<\/p>\n Roofing Force<\/a> is an expert installer of all types of roofing products in Kansas, Missouri, Illinois, Oklahoma and Arkansas. Visit our roofing Material Comparison<\/a> page and Gallery<\/a> for more information, or give our headquarters a call at (913) 270-5440 and we will direct you to one of our professionals in your area.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Polymer or composite roofing materials are synthetic products that are manufactured from various plastics and resins to look nearly identical to stone slate, wood shake, wood shingle, or clay tile products. Synthetic products are generally cast from molds or 3D images of real natural materials. These imitation products are available in a large variety of…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":2277,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[13],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/roofingforce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/CeDUR-.-Live-Oak-.-Royal-Brown-.-LOGO-300x205.jpg\"){kind=logo}
\n<\/strong>There are many positive things to keep in mind when considering a synthetic polymer roofing system.<\/span><\/p>\n\n
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Cons of using polymer roofing products:<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
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Slate-Like, Shake-Like and Clay-Like Products Made from Other Materials<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
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Let one of the experts at Roofing Force give you a free estimate and help you choose the most optimal roof for your needs.<\/strong><\/h3>\n