I found a company called rubbur concepts that uses a compression mould to turn used tires into replica cedar and slate shingles.
Recycled tire roofing shingles.
Offering superior performance and durability ecostar products are manufactured with recycled rubber and plastics and are highly flexible sustainable and environmentally friendly.
Finally i wanted to know what other methods of tire recycling are out there.
The thought of taking a used tire and cutting it apart seemed like it might possibly be one of my worst ideas.
These recycled rubber roof shingles from euroshield are an economic as well as environmentally responsible green building material.
Unlike standard wooden and slate ones the rubber roofing shingles cost is quite affordable.
In liquid form the ground rubber is poured into molds that resemble wood and slate shingles.
Scrap material generated during the installation process can be collected and recycled again virtually eliminating environmentally harmful waste.
With just a kitchen knife.
Recycled rubber roof shingles are an innovative roofing material that saves home owners money and saves the environment.
And then i just started.
Yes ones that i cut myself.
Recycled tires for roofing a house.
Rubber roof shingles are made from rubber powder which is ground from old tires.
Rubber is not a new material for roof coverings.
Years of research and development led to the creation of a unique formula containing approximately 95 recycled materials for the production of the world s finest synthetic roofing products available on the market today.
I m going to be honest here this project overwhelmed me when i started it.
How recycled rubber shingles are made.
Providing superior protection against impact and harsh weather conditions all ecostar slate and shake tiles offer class 4 impact resistance and are available with a 50 year gold star warranty or 50 year limited material warranty.
As a result the recycled shingles have a similar aesthetic to the natural ones but are lighter cheaper more flexible and more durable.
Most rubber roof shingles are comprised of between 75 and 95 recycled materials including the re purposed tires.
Made from recycled tires these roofing shingles are durable dependable and more eco friendly than ordinary wood or slate.
I also found that old tires are shredded and used in combination with asphalt to pave roads.
In the trade a rubber roof is known as an epdm ethylene propylene diene terpolymer although manufacturers have brand names for their individual products.
Rubber shingles are made from recycled materials such as tires slate dust saw dust plastic bags etc.
In contrast to traditional roofing materials recycled shingles are very economical.
It is a birdhouse with recycled tire shingles.
Made from 75 recycled materials they re designed to replicate.
The leader in sustainable steep slope roofing.