We also have high certified post consumer content in our light density building insulation.
Recycled content roof shingles.
Some of these.
Most rubber roof shingles are comprised of between 75 and 95 recycled materials including the re purposed tires.
Rubber is not a new material for roof coverings.
Recycled rubber roof shingles are an innovative roofing material that saves home owners money and saves the environment.
Rubber shingles are made from recycled tires of vehicles.
Owens corning was the first roofing manufacturer to.
Recycled roofing is extremely strong flexible and sturdy.
Recycled content roof shingles help divert waste from landfills and reduce our need to extract and process raw materials which lowers energy consumption and reduces pollution.
Rubber roofing is completely recyclable.
Made from recycled tires these roofing shingles are durable dependable and more eco friendly than ordinary wood or slate.
How recycled rubber shingles are made.
The recycled content in owens corning fiberglass insulation ranges from a minimum of 53 recycled content to a high of 73 recycled content in our canadian made products.
As a rule the warranty on this material can be more than 30 years.
The recycled content shingles are relatively expensive compared to asphalt shingles but are easier to install and more lightweight than slate tiles.
Though in some cases manufactures offer long lasting warranties up to 50 years.