From the early planning stages of our house we wanted to consider all options and pick the very best one we could. The object of our quest was to build the most imaginative house possible while also making it as efficient and green as we could. The roof was a key element of course. I've never been a fan of asphalt roofing. The look isn't my favorite and they don't last nearly as long as their manufacturers claim, most lasting only 10-15 years. Cedar shakes have a limited life as well. We wanted a roof that would outlast Janis and I. A green product would be bonus points as well.
We wanted a better option. The eyebrows and curves of the roofline presented some definite challenges and meant some products we looked at would not work. We needed a roofing material that could conform the the undulations of the roof and we also needed a roofing installation team that was up to the task. After much research we have selected Penfold's Roofing and their Eco-Roof Rubber Shakes. The rubber shakes are made in Calgary, Alberta from recycled tires that are ground up in Vancouver, British Columbia. Our roof will divert more than 1,500 tires from a landfill. The roofing material carries a 50 year transferrable guarantee. The roof can be walked on, pressure washed and will stand up to anything mother nature can throw at it. The shingles are guaranteed to stay in place in winds up to 170 kilometers an hour. We made sure that all the other elements of the roof such as the flashings and vent flashings were also premium materials and designed to last as long as the top layer.
We look forward to working with this great team to put the best possible roof on our house.
-grampa dan