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"This roof has all the appeal of real slate and none of the headaches associated with it. It is in a different league than all the other imitation slate products.
Authentic solutions to problems you face
Authentic Roof West was formed to bring an extraordinary solution to roofers and general contractors on the West Coast who often face difficult and seemingly insurmountable problems when building custom homes in areas with demanding requirements, often rigorous specifications and the need for sustainability in our ever-changing world.
Come see us in Booth 140 at the Western Roofing Expo ath the Paris in Las Vegas on June 9th and 10th: You can try the hammer test on Authentic Roof yourself!
Engineered using the most advanced technology in material development and manufactured from a proprietary fire rated ACE Compound, Authentic Roof is the only synthetic roofing slate of its kind. It's base – ACE Compound, is an extremely durable impact resistant and heat resistant thermoplastic. This particular material is also used in a wide array of other applications ranging from roofing membranes to several automotive applications such as fascia panels and interior skins. All of these applications have one key element in common: they all require the highest level of UV protection and impact resistance available in a plastic. Hence the CBP motto of quality products – only the best will suffice. Great consideration should be placed on the several significant benefits that Authentic Roof offers to its consumers:
Our Material
Authentic Roof’s uncontaminated ACE Compound base is meticulously blended with an unrivaled UV protection package and vital FR (flame retardant) additives ensuring that that they are both locked in securely and thoroughly combined together. This process is also critical in delivering a “color-through” product. The actual color of our slates goes all the way through the product, not just the surface – additionally contributing to its long life expectancy.
Superior Life Expectancy
Rigorously tested by internationally recognized laboratories in various countries Authentic Roof is competitive with all high-end roofing materials and comes with a transferrable 50-year warranty upon purchase. However, all of our customers have taken great pride in knowing that they’ve likely replaced their roof for the last time.
Ultra Violet Protection
With the growing concern of the sun’s harmful rays Authentic Roof has been tried and tested to stand up to this challenging task. Its composite base offers a 15000 hour direct Arizona sun exposure protection package. This UV package embedded within our slates is among the best in the world. Flame Resistant
Authentic Roof is the ultimate shield to protect any home or building; this is fortified by its ability to meet the requirements for a UL® Class A - Roof Structure aided by the installation of Dens-Deck ® underlayment.
Environmental Leadership
Not only is the Authentic Roof product made from primarily recycled materials but it is one of the few products available that is actually 100% recyclable. Any cosmetically damaged or unused material can be recycled again into new products and will not take up space in landfills.
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Light Weight
Featherweight advantage - The weight of Authentic Roof tiles is quite similar to that of ashphalt shingles. It is approximately 4 times lighter than its real slate counterpart. Impact Resistance
Even the strength of the elements are no match for Authentic Roof. Tried and tested - Authentic Roof offers the highest category impact testing available: Class 4; which solidifies its perfect fit with any home or building.
Non-Conductive - Energy Saver
Authentic Roof’s unique compound base acts as an insulator and in no way attracts lightning or conducts electricity, thereby giving each customer the “shield-like” protection they demand while providing a means of energy-savings we all seek.
There is no synthetic slate product that even comes close to the authentic look of Authentic Roof.
What is Authentic Roof? Click here for some quick facts.
Check out our photo galleries: Conventional Installation Custom Installation
Look at the photo (3rd down on the left) and try to tell which roof is the "real slate" and which is Authentic Roof. That job was done by Norm Amstrong Roofing of Half Moon Bay.
The top left photo is Authentic Roof used on a custom designed roof by Ron Dolman in the French Normandy style in the exclusive Shelter Cove neighborhood of Lake Arrowhead. (When it is complete, we will bring you more and better photos)
Would your slate roof pass the "hammer test"?
If you are looking for a "green" roof that is also aesthetically pleasing, and durable , Authentic Roof is about as good as it gets. Authentic Roof is a proprietary ACE Compound made primarily of recycled material, which is meticulously blended with an unrivaled UV protection package and vital FR (flame retardant) additives ensuring that that they are both locked in securely and thoroughly combined together forming the UV Baljen TPO (thermal poly olefin).
Our material is also 100% recyclable, so that unused or scrap material can be recycled into other products instead of taking up space in landfills.
Not only is Authentic Roof the most authentic looking, and most durable synthetic slate product available, is it also friendly to the environment.
In fact, it is so eco-friendly that it passed the stringent test in Australia for drinking water : not only is the run-off clean and free of any harmful chemicals, but it actually passed the drinking water taste test!!! Click here to visit Authentic Roof Australia.
Authentic Roof is so clean you can drink off it!!!
We are pleased to announce that Copp Roofing of Blue Jay, California has agreed to add Authentic Roof to their comprehensive line of product.
Click here to visit Copp Roofing's website.
Copp Roofing has the only showroom in the Lake Arrowhead mountain community.
Make you sure you drop by in person and don't forget to ask if you can put Authentic Roof to the "hammer test".
As soon as we have photos from their first job, we will post them here.
From the curb, it is hard to tell Authentic Roof is not real slate. One customer has installed it on roofs right next to a real slate roof.
And yet it is lightweight, and will not shatter like real slate. In fact, we take a hammer along with our demonstration roof to meet with customers and encourage them to hit the roof as hard as they want (see the video), and so far, there is not a mark on the roof, let alone any breakage. Try that with real slate or other imitation slate products, and we are confident they will not hold up as well as Authentic Roof.
Whether you are a homeowner interested in a better roof that is also environmentally-friendly, or a contractor who would just like to offer his clients a choice, Authentic Roof is the answer!
For more information, samples slates, color boards or to request a material quotation, please contact us.
Product Features:
Lighter than slate (weighs 300 lbs per square)
Impact-Resistant (Hail will not shatter)
Wind-Resistant (UL tested to 110 MPH)
Fire-Resistant (UL 790 Class A with Dens-Deck*)
Environmentally-Friendly:
mfg. primarily from recycled material (PE & PP)
100% recyclable
passed drinking water taste in Australia (runoff water is so clean you can drink it)
Authentic: Looks more like real slate than any other product we've seen.
Go to our gallery of jobs in progress and see for yourself.
