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Ply gem roofing engineered slate.
This approves ply gem roofing engineered slate manufactured by foundation labs by ply gem llc in fair bluff n c.
Ply gem engineered slate offers the unique texture and color variation of natural slate without the high cost weight or performance concerns.
As described in this notice of acceptance which is designed to comply with the high velocity hurricane zone of the florida building code.
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.
In particular engineered slate won t break or chip from hail or other impacts.
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.
Outside of the composite clan polymers are still often part of the mix but other compounds may be the dominant ingredient.
At ply gem roofing a distinctive process called fusion annealing applying low heat and high pressure allows stress within the polymer to release making slates extremely durable and lightweight says derogatis.
Being made from composite materials they offer the advantages of durability superior wind resistance and good weathering properties.
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Engineered slate is made from virgin resin material as an exact replica of quality natural roofing slates.