What is a Class 4 Impact Rating?
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You never know what kind of storm you’re going to experience. Whether it be a hailstorm, a hurricane, or something in between, the damage can be severe.
When large enough, hail can cause cracks in your roof that result in water getting through.?More severe hailstorms can break the shingles entirely making them susceptible to all kinds of damage.
This is why a?Class 4 Impact Resistance Rating?is important.
As a homeowner, you want to choose a roofing material that protects your home and your family. A Class 4 impact rating on your roof acts as?vital shield that does exactly that.
The impact resistance test assesses the roof's resistance to damage by simulating the impact of a 2-inch diameter steel ball dropped from a height of 20 feet.
The rating system ranges from Class 1 to Class 4, with Class 4 being the highest level of impact resistance.
A Class 4 UL 2218 impact resistance rating refers to a specific rating system established by Underwriters Laboratories (UL), a third-party global safety certification company. Their standard UL 2218 is widely recognized in the roofing industry.
Not only has Enviroshake achieved the Class 4 UL 2218 rating, but the material has over two decades of proven performance through surviving several hailstorms and hurricanes around the world.
"Our current home in Texas has been through a lot of inclement weather: heavy storms, hail, high wind, sleet, and this year’s record breaking heat wave. During the 47 years we have lived here, we’ve had to replace the cedar shingled roof many times. The last time we replaced the roof several years ago, it was with Enviroshake. Today, it still looks brand new, not to mention that it has been friendly to our heat and cooling bills. At age 72, I plan to be around many more years. I think I’ve finally found a roof that will outlast me."
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David Purdue, Arlington, TX
"I am from Calgary and we get really terrible hailstorms. Last year we replaced our roof with Enviroshake and a few weeks later there was a massive hailstorm that caused almost every other house to have hail damage on their roof and required insurance claims. Our Enviroshake withstood that and looks great still."
Judi Lee, Calgary, AB
"During Hurricane Ike, our Enviroshake roof withstood a direct hit from a falling tree branch with a 5″ diameter; one cracked tile and that was it."
Sara Tyler, Houston, TX
The benefits of installing a Class 4 rated roof don’t end at having the best protection on your roof. You could also qualify for insurance discounts and enjoy long-term cost savings by avoiding expenses associated with storm-related repairs and insurance deductibles.
At Enviroshake, our focus is your peace of mind. Our products come with a?fully transferable limited lifetime warranty?to give you the extra reassurance that you’re protected.
Don’t wait until it’s too late. Talk to an expert today and learn more about Enviroshake; the safest roofing option on the market.