Being made from composite materials they offer the advantages of durability superior wind resistance and good weathering properties.
Ply gem roofing engineered slate.
In particular engineered slate won t break or chip from hail or other impacts.
Natural slate is made from a certain type of stone naturally pulled from the earth and worked into tiles that are waterproof fireproof durable and can last for up to 50 years.
As described in this notice of acceptance which is designed to comply with the high velocity hurricane zone of the florida building code.
This approves ply gem roofing engineered slate manufactured by foundation labs by ply gem llc in fair bluff n c.
Outside of the composite clan polymers are still often part of the mix but other compounds may be the dominant ingredient.
Ply gem engineered slate offers the unique texture and color variation of natural slate without the high cost weight or performance concerns.
Slate has a thick appearance with highly defined edges.
Cold weather roof systems once installed ply gem roofing engineered slate tiles are an excellent roofing material for cold weather areas that experience heavy snowfall and severe temperature extremes.
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Engineered slate is made from virgin resin material as an exact replica of quality natural roofing slates.
Since 2016 more than 2 million in ply gem building products has been donated to address the affordable housing crisis helping to build more than 500 homes in 90 communities.