Homeowners looking for a new roof often feel stuck between two extremes, either the traditional look of clay or concrete tile with all of its weight, or a lighter shingle roof that cannot always deliver the same style or storm performance.
EKOroof is a synthetic tile roofing system designed to give homeowners the appearance of traditional tile without the weight, while still meeting some of the toughest wind and impact standards in the country.
For homeowners in South Florida, where storms, heat, and humidity all take a toll on a roof, that combination is worth understanding before your next reroof.
EKOroof is a synthetic roofing tile made primarily from recycled agricultural plastic that is cleaned, reprocessed, and formed into tiles that closely resemble the look of Spanish or clay tile.
Because the material starts as reclaimed plastic rather than clay or concrete, the finished tile carries a fraction of the weight of traditional tile roofing while still delivering a similar appearance from the street.
EKOroof tile has been tested by independent laboratories to meet the strict building and wind codes required in Miami-Dade County and other High Velocity Hurricane Zones, which are among the most demanding standards in the country.
The tile is also built to resist impact from flying debris and hail, and unlike metal roofing, it will not dent, crack, or permanently deform when it is struck.
Traditional clay and concrete tile can weigh several hundred pounds per roofing square, which means the structure of the home has to be evaluated before installation.
EKOroof weighs significantly less than both asphalt shingles and traditional tile, which can reduce the stress placed on the roof deck and framing while still giving homeowners the tile look they want.
Homeowners who are considering solar panels should also know that EKOroof is designed to accommodate solar mounts without compromising the roof's ability to shed water, since the areas around posts and mounts remain sealed even as the roof expands and contracts in the heat.
EKOroof is backed by a fifty year limited warranty, which reflects the durability the manufacturer expects from the material over time.
Not every home or budget calls for the same roofing material, and EKOroof is one of several options worth discussing during a roof replacement.
Homeowners who want the appearance of tile, a lighter structural load, strong wind and impact performance, and long term durability often find that EKOroof fits what they are looking for.
Family Complaining About Roof Leaks? They Can Be Stopped.
When more than one person in the house starts pointing out a stain on the ceiling, a drip near a window, or a damp spot in a closet, it can start to feel like the whole roof is falling apart at once.
In most cases, the roof is not failing everywhere at the same time, but several small openings, unrelated to each other, have finally reached the point where each one is producing its own visible sign inside the home.
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