ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY RUBBER ROOFING SYSTEMS
Heat, Wind, Rain, and Snow... Bring it on!

EUROSHIELD™ Roofing Products created 10 years ago with the goal of diverting and recycling the tremendous deluge of used tires ultimately destined for landfill. Years of research and development led to the creation of a unique formula, containing over 75% recycled materials, for the production of the world's finest synthetic roofing products available on the market today. From 600 to 1,000 rubber tires are used in the production of a EUROSHIELD™ roof for an average-sized home. Scrap material generated during the installation process can be collected and recycled again – virtually eliminating environmentally harmful waste.

Euroshield™ manufactures 3 types of roofing systems: EuroSlate™, EuroTile™ and EuroShake™.

EuroSlate™ is designed to accurately replicate the look and texture of a traditional heavy chiselled-edge slate, but without the considerable weight and high cost associated with real slate.
EuroTile™ replicates the look of concrete tile with slate-like overtones and a smooth, flat-cut exposed edge. No worries about weight on the roof, hail impact or damage from walking on it.
EuroShake™ is the perfect choice for those who want the look of a wood roof without the worries of premature failure due to rotting, cracking and warping. It is available in 2 profiles...taper-sawn and taper-split....you decide which best suits your needs.

Eco Friendly Roofing Products Made From Recycled Rubber. Reducing Landfills One Roof At a Time.

It is interesting to note that from 600 to 1,000 rubber tires are used in the production of a Euroshield™ roof for an average-sized home and that the scrap generated during the installation process can be collected and recycled again - virtually eliminating environmentally harmful waste. Made from up to 85% recycled materials, primarily recycled tires, Euroshield™ roofing products have been installed around the world, in the coldest northern climates and the hottest equatorial regions, with tremendous success. They are available for installation on your home today.

EuroSlate™/EuroShake™/EuroTile™ were specifically designed to overcome extreme weather impact and temperature variances that cause curling, splitting, peeling, cracking and rotting, undesireable characteristics associated with aging of other roofing systems.

The reverse side of each Euroshield™ panel features small cubical chambers designed to ensure structural integrity. In turn the cubicles trap air, creating an effective insulation barrier, which can contribute to reducing energy use in warmer climates. An added benefit to the design is additional sound-deadening qualities. The interlocking tongue and groove design of the panels provides tremendous resistance to wind uplift, adds to the structural integrity and ties the whole roof system together, producing a tight water-resistant seal for maximum performance.

Features and Benefits include:

• Looks great
• Long-lasting and durable
• Choice of colours
• No painted or granular surface coating to peel, fade or wear away
• Environmentally friendly
• Hail resistant
• Lightweight (under 4lbs per sq. ft)
• Fast and easy to install
• Affordable and practical long term roofing solution
• Virtually maintenance free
• Insulating and sound-deadening qualities
• Fire resistant
• Potential homeowner insurance discount
• Increases the value of your home
• Will never rust, split, crack, peel or flake
• Has been tested at the Miami-Dade Hurricane Centre against winds of 150 mph (240 km/hr)
• Virtually indestructible - there is no other product in the roofing industry that will take wear and tear like Euroshield™!

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q. Is EuroTile™ resistant to fire?
A) EuroTile™ has been tested by the Southwest Research Institute in San Antonio, Texas and meets the requirement for Class C Fire Rating on solid surface roof decking.

Q. Will Euroshield™ products crack, like tires can crack?
A) To answer this question properly you have to understand what makes a tire crack. Tires have metal wiring in them, this is what gives the tire its shape, and when you expand contract this wire enough it will eventually break. When the metal in the tire breaks you will visually see the rubber crack or separate. Euroshield™ roofing materials contain no metal so we do not have to worry about this problem. In both real life lab testing Euroshield™ has never cracked.

Q. How resistant is Euroshield™ to high wind conditions?
A) Euroshield™ has been tested to the Miami-Dade (Florida) Hurricane standard and meets the requirement for Miami-Dade hurricane wind uplift. The unique interlocking panels hold the leading edge in a lock-down position so the corners will not lift or curl and blow off, even in extreme high wind conditions.

Q. Will hail damage my Euroshield™ roof and can I walk on it?
A) Euroshield™ has achieved the highest rating, Level 4, for impact and is listed on State Farm Insurance Co. Website as approved in Hail zones and qualifies for the best available discount. You will not damage your new roof, nor will you void the warranty, if you walk on it.

Q. What will happen to the color over time?
A) The color in Euroshield™ roofing products goes all the way through the piece; color is added to the mix during manufacturing process. Over time, the roof will change color slightly, such that it resembles a stone look with lighter/darker tones to the roof.

Q. How can you offer a 50 year warranty on a product that has not been around that long?
A) Roofing products sold in North America are subjected to various forms of extreme testing designed to simulate the exposure to the elements over time. CCMC assigns a product registration based on these results. These accelerated weather test results give us a reasonable expectation of performance over time. Based on our test results we warrant Euroshield™ roofing products for a period of 50 years. Rubber tires have been around a lot longer than 50 years and Euroshield™ products are mostly derived from recycled tires. The durability and long-lasting properties of rubber are well documented. Our products have been tested to the highest standards required in the industry today and very few products can make that claim.

Q. Does Euroshield™ roofing have an R-value?
A) EuroSlate™/EuroShake™/EuroTile™ has never been required to have an R-value for any certification standards, but the manufacturer has had a number of customers comment on the difference the product has made in keeping their homes cooler in the summertime, and to the superior sound-deadening qualities as well.

Q. Does the rubber smell go away?
A) Like a new set of tires on your automobile, you may notice a rubber smell after installation however this dissipates over time after exposure to the elements.

Specifications:
Tile Size: 900mm - long × 600mm - wide (3’x2’) x 1.125”
Weight per tile: Range Depending on Profile (8 - 11.1 lbs.)
Number of tile per 100 sq./ft.: 37~40 Depending on Profile
Weight per 100 sq./ft.: 330 lbs. Per Square (100 Sq. Ft.)

Comparison table:

TRADITIONAL SHINGLES: Most flammable roof (made of paper, tar, asphalt and bitumen) Has to be replaced every 12-25 years Once they start to curl, they look very unattractive Average 2,000 square foot home with a 5:12 pitch roof costs about $5,000 25 to 40 years warranty Absolutely NOT green environmentally friendly

METAL ROOFS: They attract electrical lightning Hail storms dent metal roofs They're loud during rain storms (metal roofers prefer to leave on the old shingle roofs because the old shingles serve as sound installation against the loud metal roof) Once they bend, they can never be made look good (strong winds bend them) Once they bend (ice and winds will bend them), the paint pops off and it start to RUST. (The rust will spread quickly throughout the entire roof!) Average 2,000 square foot home with a 5:12 pitch roof costs about $17,000 Up to 50 year warranty — sometimes they reach 50 years of age, other times the manufacturer goes out of business — for some or all of the above reasons. Rusted metal is not "green," nor environmentally friendly Expansion/contraction can be heard loudly (very annoying!)

SLATE ROOFS: Extremely expensive Lasts 80-100 years Stains other parts of the building Average 2,000 square foot home with a 5:12 pitch roof costs about $23,000 Different warranty packages, depending on the manufacturer Green environmentally friendly — slate roof tiles can be ground up and re-used

RUBBER ROOFS: They are the best electrical insulator! Excellent sound insulator Cannot be dented (ice will bounce off rubber in a hail storm) Flexible (cannot be bent permanently) Cannot rust Lasts approximately 150-200 years! Looks extremely authentic to slate or wood-shake (on our exhibitions we have to indicate with large written signs that it is RUBBER, not slate!) Average 2,000 square foot home with a 5:12 pitch roof costs about $14,000 50 year warranty — likely (and easily) the product will outlast its own warranty Green environmentally friendly — saving our Earth from filling up the landfills with used tires

 

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TESTIMONIALS

"The roof for the historic Spring Creek Lodge renovation was one of the first sales we made. It is tucked quite a ways up in the mountains some distance from any real town or fire department. Some rags used for staining and oiling the interior caught fire one night when no one was paying attention... As you can see from the photos, the EuroShake seems to be holding the roof up. Despite the intense heat and structural damage, the interlocking EuroShake maintained its structural integrity.
I first heard about the fire from a Lodge neighbor who ran up to me in a store in Gunnison very excited about the fire and how well the roof performed. Given the remote location, the intensity of the blaze and the fact that the buildings are surrounded by a lot of dead & dry pine trees, some of us believe that a real disaster may have been averted due to the fact that the EuroShake actually contained the fire.
I really do think that, though the fire is a heartbreaker for the owner, this is quite a testimonial to the Euroshield Roofing products themselves."

Quote from a letter received from a Euroshield™ installer in Colorado, USA.


"...I was extremely impressed with the easily apparent thought towards excellence that went into the design of the system, from the interlocking bottom ridge and groove to the side locks, to the air pockets, right down to the drip edge and even the breathe holes. First and foremost was the visual impact of the product. I think it is the best looking roof on the market. All this and a 50 year warranty too. Truly exceptional!!!"

Don Brooks — Calgary, Alberta


"I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone involved for the successful re-roofing of our home with the EuroSlate. The visual improvement to our property is significant and both Denise and I are very pleased. We look forward to years of trouble-free service from this new roof."

Denise and Kyle Kitagawa — Calgary, Alberta


"...Our new roof has made a world of difference on the insulating properties it has provided...the catacomb design of the roofing material not only provides excellent rigidity but also a high degree of insulating capability. Thank you for coming to our rescue and providing us this quality roof."

Peter Martinez


"After researching the various roofing materials on the market, we recently had our cedar shake roof replaced with your EuroSlate product. We're proud of our new roof and would have no problem recommending. In fact, one day prior to completion of our job, we were approached by another couple and as the result of our disscussion with them, they also decided to go with your product and the same installer."

K & M Cannady — Calgary, Alberta

Magazine articles

Quote from the Condominium Manager magazine, page 38-40

With between 10-12 million tires discarded every year in Ontario, this roofing innovation and similar recycled products means thousands of tires can be diverted from landfill sites.

When considering a permanent roofing solution, it is important to understand the many benefits that all permanent roofing solutions offer over and above the historical and conventional choice of asphalt [shingles], which represent over 85% market share in North America.

It is important to realize that asphalt shingles have a life cycle that can last in many instances less than 10 years. Rubber, metal, concrete tiles and aluminum are all considered to be much superior to asphalt and in support of that fact all manufacturers will offer warranties between 40-50 years. It should be pointed out however that ther terms of the warranties need to be scrutinized to ensure that they offer relevant protections, which is not always the case.
Of particular interest is the consideration of a prorated warranty, which by definition covers only the time left versus a non-prorated warranty, which allows for total material cost replacement up to the end of the warranty period. Also check the fine print on whether the warranty is transferable and if there are any charges associated with the transfer since some manufacturers will charge for this and failure to comply will invalidate their warranty.

Rubber roof profiles cover various styles from cedar shake look-alikes to tile and slate, which after installation are virtually impossible to differentiate from the original. Rubber roofs have been tested to the standards of Miami Dade Hurricane testing of 150 miles per hour (241 km/hr), offer hail resistance and class C fire rating and will support walking on when necessary without problems.

The cost of installing a rubber roof is usually one of the most important components of any decision both for new and reroof situations. Typically asphalt shingles are considered to be the least expensive roofing material to install in the North American market and at first glance they do represent the cheapest alternative. As a guideline it is considered to be fair to use the factor that the installed price of a rubber roof will be just a bit more than twice the price of asphalt but will last well over 4 to 6 times as long, therefore giving 2 to 3 times the value!
The various designations of 25, 30, 40 and 50-year shingles are in themselves a very misleading and deceptive designation that gives many people the impression that this represents the lifecycle expectation of the product. Nothing could be further from the truth and many customers report a declining life from shingles that may have lasted for 15 to 18 years when installed that length of time ago. More recent installations are reporting considerably less useful life in the region of 8 to 15 years of useful and aesthetically pleasing lifespan. Cedar and pine wooden shingles which at one time had a life expectancy of 25 to 40 years have also been experiencing a dramatic fall off in life expectancy, again, in some instances to 8 to 10 years.
While rubber roofing manufacturers offer a warranty period of 50 years, which is non-prorated (!), the anticipated lifespan could quite easily reach 75 years or more, according to manufacturers following testing procedures that have been conducted to determine the validity of their warranty period. Amongst the added benefits, rubber roofing generally provides a much more attractive look and is believed by many professionals to give a significant added value to the property.


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