AboutTom Souza Expertise Can not help in The new single ply roof systems Rubber systems
mostly wood shake, wood shingle, fiberglass shingles,Torch-on, some concrete some clay tile and some still tile gerard,decra tile
Experience Roofing since 1974 and still in it.
Education/Credentials Passed the CSLB for a C-39 ( Roofing ) 2006
Question Hello:
My current cedar shake roof is 21 years old and has bees nests and holes showing via digital photos...I am going to replace it right away but do not know which type of "green" roof would best suit my area (wooded)...the only estimate I have so far is for an Enviroshake roof. Would this type of roof emit the strong rubber smell mentioned in a previous question to you and, since the company is relatively new.do you have any insight about whether or not this would be a risky venture? Please give me other alternatives in this price range or lower...thank you so much!
Answer Hi Juliette
Welcome back.
Well I have entertained using Enviroshake in the past for my installs, My finding were that the product 1. Had a bad smell, my question was the run off is it harmful, will it harm the plants, stain house paint, Will it harm the gutter system. 2. When it got cold if was very fragile. 3. very slippery to walk on when wet like glass. It seems to me to much like rubber.
The product has not been used much here in northern ca.
You might want to Entertain The metal roofing It looks like Wood shakes, It has been Rated Green, The product is made in Southern Ca.
( Gerard Tile ) And ( Decra Tile ).
These products have been used for a very long time and seem to be holding well in the roofing market.
Good luck
I am sure you will make the right choice
