uw91
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| 19 Apr 2012 05:15 PM |
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We are getting ready to put everything together (design/plans/etc) and have come across the product 'EuroShake', which the wife and I really like.
It appears to be a very 'green' product and we love the expected life of the product, the durability, and apparent savings over the life of the product compared to other options. We will not be doing metal, so please feel free to toss that from options.
Has anyone had an experience with this? I talked to the person at the show and they said they won't sell it to me, that they need to install it as they are exclusive to the product. Really....???? This will be an owner install, as I have a family circle of very talented folks that have built homes in the past and roofed quite a few residences.
Is there another options to EuroShake and their monopoly with local installers?
Thanks for any info!
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webo
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| 19 Apr 2012 06:49 PM |
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i'm looking at it. still learning about it. http://www.euroshieldroofing.com |
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uw91
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| 19 Apr 2012 06:54 PM |
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Yup, that's the stuff. Really interested in it, but to have it installed by the locals will be an arm and a leg, literally. Crazy to see such high cost when the stuff looks very install friendly. |
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webo
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| 19 Apr 2012 06:54 PM |
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from what i gathered they install it so the company can collect the scraps and reuse them. a no waste roof. |
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webo
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| 19 Apr 2012 07:14 PM |
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that's what i was thinking. i can't afford an installer but i could do it myself and use the scraps on my dogs house if i knew a way to get it. i'm looking still. let me know if you find a place. |
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Alton
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| 19 Apr 2012 07:21 PM |
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Class C fire rating can affect insurance rating. Heavy product so make sure dead load and snow load does not exceed span rating of the structure. You might want to ask whether the color fades if that is important to you. |
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uw91
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| 19 Apr 2012 09:24 PM |
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Intersting.... well, maybe they need to allow for shipping or consumer purchase to increase their sales while giving a small incentive to return scraps. If I can only use their installer, then they don't get to use my wallet. Easy enough.
As for the Class C rating, load and snow; I'll be putting it on an ICF home at a location on the beach. It does snow, but if there is a snow load large enough to cause an issue... we'll all have problems. (See Day After Tomorrow) haha I do understand what you are saying, and the structure would be geared to carry the extra weight of the rubber. As for color fade, it is not that big of deal. |
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