If you re one of the millions of american homeowners who live in an area where intense storms frequently occur then your choice of roofing shingles plays a critical role in protecting your roof from storm damage.
Ul class 4 roof.
The hail standard ul 2218 essentially encompasses four different sized metal balls being dropped from different heights to simulate hail more or less.
Class 4 impact resistant roofing shingles.
Stormmaster shingles with core4 are ul 2218 class 4 impact rated.
The test consists of simulating the speed and terminal velocity of a 2 hail stone falling from the sky.
A class 4 rating the material should not get damaged when hit twice in the same spot by 2 inch diameter steel ball.
Storms that bring hail airborne debris and high winds put your roof at risk for damage and installing impact resistant shingles may.
Ul standard ul 2218 edition 2 impact resistance of prepared roof covering materials edition date.
Their beauty is unlike any other thanks to our proprietary shadow bands.
In a class 4 ul 2218 impact resistance test a 2 inch steel ball is dropped from 20 feet to see if the shingles will fracture.
Each shadow band is applied using a sophisticated computer controlled feathering technique.
A hail resistant roof will save you money in the last 10 years hailstorms have caused more than 3 billion in property damage in colorado and wyoming mainly to roofs.
Installing a class iv roofing system should only be done by a qualified roofing company it must be a complete system that includes the proper roofing accessories the ul 2218 roofing material and the designated hip and ridge material for that system.
With a regular shingle most of our competitors impact resistant shingles are only class 3 cracks and ruptures will appear from that kind of impact.
One great option for class 4 impact shingles is cedur roofing shakes.
To meet class 4 impact criteria the shingle must show no evidence of fractures or cracks on the back side.
Stance of prepared roof covering materials with an impact resistance classification of.
With class 4 shingles there are no splits or tears.
January 25 2010 ansi approved.
A class 4 hail resistant roof is the most durable type of roofing on the market and will not rip tear or crack when exposed to heavy winds rain or hail.
These shingles do not sacrifice style or aesthetic to earn their distinction as ul 2218 certified class 4 roof shingles.
Class 1 class 2 class 3 class 4.