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Breaking down four synthetic roofing myths
By Jesse Sanchez. Modern synthetic roofing can offer homeowners the appearance of natural materials while addressing concerns about durability, maintenance and sustainability. Synthetic roofing and composite shingles are becoming more common as homeowners look for alternatives to traditional roofing materials such as slate and wood shake. While asphalt shingles remain ...
Become a gold star applicator
Becoming a Gold Star Applicator gives you the opportunity to offer your customers a 50-year Limited Labor and Material Warranty—adding another level of confidence to every project you complete. It’s a straightforward way to differentiate your business, provide added value to your customers, and stand behind the quality workmanship you’ve built ...
Synthetic roofing built for extreme weather
By Jesse Sanchez. EcoStar roofing tiles combine synthetic materials, durability and installation flexibility to help roofs withstand demanding conditions. Extreme weather can put roofing systems to the test, from hail and high winds to heavy rain and temperature extremes. EcoStar says its synthetic slate and shake roofing tiles are engineered to address ...
Elevate your roof with EcoStar Slate
An affordable and environmentally friendly alternative to natural slate, EcoStar roof tiles, manufactured from upcycled materials, capture the beauty of real slate while providing the durability of synthetics. Available with a standard or enhanced shadow line, EcoStar slate provides elegance without compromising performance. Contact your rep.
How synthetic roofing stands up to severe weather
By Jesse Sanchez. Durable synthetic roofing can help protect homes against hail, high winds, heavy rain and extreme temperature changes. Severe storms can test every part of a home, but the roof often bears the brunt of the damage. High winds can remove shingles, hail can crack roofing materials and ...
Synthetic roofing earns verified environmental declaration
By Jesse Sanchez. The Environmental Product Declaration gives building professionals independently certified data about the life cycle of EcoStar’s synthetic roofing products. EcoStar’s synthetic roofing products are now backed by an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD), providing architects, contractors and property owners with verified information about the products’ environmental impact from ...
From niche to mainstream: The growth of polymeric roofing
By Emma Peterson. Industry experts break down how innovation and awareness are gaining polymeric roofing traction across the industry. Recently, the polymeric roofing market has been growing in popularity. To talk about the momentum behind these products, Megan Ellsworth hosted Dylan Faust, Zach Stopyro and Thomas Knuckey for an episode ...
Find the right tile for a cool roof by contacting EcoStar
The performance of a cool roof depends on two main factors: solar reflectance and thermal emittance. Solar reflectance measures the fraction of solar energy a roofing tile reflects, while thermal emittance refers to the tile’s ability to radiate heat away from its surface. Together, these qualities help keep roofing materials ...
Cool roofing tile helps homes beat the heat
By Jesse Sanchez. EcoStar explains how cool roofing products support Title 31 compliance while helping homeowners improve comfort and energy efficiency. As Los Angeles County moves forward with the Green Building Standards Code, known as Title 31, builders and homeowners are looking more closely at roofing products that support sustainable ...
Composite roofing gains traction for durability and design flexibility
By The Coffee Shops™. Homeowners weighing roof replacement options are increasingly looking at composite roofing materials for long-term durability, lower weight and design versatility. EcoStar is highlighting how composite roofing materials can help homeowners overcome common structural, weather-related and aesthetic challenges associated with traditional roofing systems. In a recent blog ...
