Carlisle, Penn. - EcoStar, a leading manufacturer of synthetic slate and shake roofing tiles, provides an eco-friendly, Class 4 impact-resistant alternative to traditional wood shakes. Seneca Cedar Shake Tiles are made from 80% post-industrial recycled materials and feature Class IV impact resistance, providing superior protection from hail and wind-driven rain.

Wood shake shingles are a popular roofing choice in the Denver area but the recent hailstorms have shown that wood shake isn't always the most practical when it comes to withstanding nature's elements.  Homeowner Dan Govan discovered this when his Arvada home's shake roof was severely damaged during a recent hailstorm.  Not willing to give up the aesthetic appeal of shake, Govan decided to replace his roof with EcoStar's eco-friendly, durable alternative: Seneca Cedar Shake Tiles.

"I love the look that a shake roof gives to my home, but it couldn’t stand up to the hail," said Govan. Many of Govan’s neighbors are anxious to see how the Seneca Cedar Shake Tiles look on his home as they are dealing with their own damaged roofs.

Govan, who has worked in the roofing industry for many years, says he likes the EcoStar tiles "because they have been around the longest and have a proven track record of success." He also explained that they contain the least amount of calcium carbonate fillers on the market, a factor that is important for longevity and the ability to withstand UV exposure.

EcoStar also recently announced that after five years of weathering its tiles in Carlisle, PA, the tiles still achieved Class 4 impact resistance levels using UL 2218 testing methods.  "All EcoStar tiles have achieved Class 4 impact resistance," explained Michael McAuley, general manager of EcoStar. "We are pleased but not surprised that the roofing tiles were able to maintain their level of impact resistance after five years."

To achieve the highest rating of Class 4, the roofing product must pass a test that uses four sizes of steel balls, ranging from one-and-one-quarter inches to two inches in diameter, which replicate four sizes of hailstones. The balls are dropped from various heights to replicate various speeds of impact, and damage is measured on a scale of one (least resistant) to four (most resistant).

EcoStar Seneca Cedar Shake Tiles not only provide enhanced strength and impact resistance but are also an environmentally friendly, lightweight yet durable alternative to traditional shake roofing materials. Made from recycled rubber and plastic polymers, the roofing tiles utilize tons of waste that would otherwise end up in landfills. The tiles also feature long-term performance and enhanced durability backed by an available 50-year transferable labor and material warranty as well as 110-mph wind warranty.

With exceptional strength and durability, EcoStar Seneca Cedar Shake Tiles are ideal for high-wind and hurricane-prone areas and provided the ideal re-roofing solution for Dan Govan, who has offered his home as a showcase of the tiles’ natural beauty. To see the tiles at work, visit the Govan home at 11869 W 74th Way in Arvada, CO.

For more information about EcoStar and all of its products, visit the EcoStar Web site or call 800.211.7170.