In the trade a rubber roof is known as an epdm ethylene propylene diene terpolymer although manufacturers have brand names for their individual products.
Recycled tire roofing shingles.
Yes ones that i cut myself.
The thought of taking a used tire and cutting it apart seemed like it might possibly be one of my worst ideas.
Providing superior protection against impact and harsh weather conditions all ecostar slate and shake tiles offer class 4 impact resistance and are available with a 50 year gold star warranty or 50 year limited material warranty.
In liquid form the ground rubber is poured into molds that resemble wood and slate shingles.
These recycled rubber roof shingles from euroshield are an economic as well as environmentally responsible green building material.
I found a company called rubbur concepts that uses a compression mould to turn used tires into replica cedar and slate shingles.
I m going to be honest here this project overwhelmed me when i started it.
As a result the recycled shingles have a similar aesthetic to the natural ones but are lighter cheaper more flexible and more durable.
Rubber roof shingles are made from rubber powder which is ground from old tires.
Made from recycled tires these roofing shingles are durable dependable and more eco friendly than ordinary wood or slate.
In contrast to traditional roofing materials recycled shingles are very economical.
Rubber shingles are made from recycled tires of vehicles.
Most rubber roof shingles are comprised of between 75 and 95 recycled materials including the re purposed tires.
The leader in sustainable steep slope roofing.
Recycled rubber roof shingles are an innovative roofing material that saves home owners money and saves the environment.
It is a birdhouse with recycled tire shingles.
With just a kitchen knife.
Offering superior performance and durability ecostar products are manufactured with recycled rubber and plastics and are highly flexible sustainable and environmentally friendly.
Years of research and development led to the creation of a unique formula containing approximately 95 recycled materials for the production of the world s finest synthetic roofing products available on the market today.
Rubber is not a new material for roof coverings.
How recycled rubber shingles are made.
And then i just started.
Rubber shingles are made from recycled materials such as tires slate dust saw dust plastic bags etc.
Rubber tiles together and the fact that he uses only rust free nails to fasten the flexible shingles to the structure underneath.
Unlike standard wooden and slate ones the rubber roofing shingles cost is quite affordable.
Scrap material generated during the installation process can be collected and recycled again virtually eliminating environmentally harmful waste.
From 250 to 1 000 rubber tires are used in the production of a euroshield roof for an average sized home.
Finally i wanted to know what other methods of tire recycling are out there.