What does a UL. Certified class 4 roof do for me?
Hopefully this post will answer that question for you. First lets dive into what a class 4 roof is.
What exactly is a class 4 roof?
What exactly is a class 4 roof?
The words Impact Resistant and Hail Resistant get thrown around a lot when it comes to roofing products and systems. So the question becomes how can you as a homeowner make sure your getting “the real deal.”
That’s where UL (Underwriter Laboratories) certification comes in.
UL is a not for profit independent testing organization that tests products to help consumers make the best decision on which products to purchase. UL developed a test to rate the strength of roofing materials. The UL 2218 Impact Rating test, which determines which class (1,2,3, or 4.) a roofing material is.
They perform testing by dropping a 2 inch steel ball bearing from various heights and if the material shows any signs of breaking, fracturing, etc. cannot receive the highest class 4 rating.
This means that if you want one of the best available roofing systems on the market one easy way to know what you are getting is to make sure your system is Class 4 UL Certified.
How to check if your product is UL certified.
The easiest way to check if your product is UL certified is to ask your contractor to show you their UL Certificate, or the list that shows all approved UL Certified Class 4 roofing products or contractors.
Class 4 Impact Resistant Roof Benefits
- Lower lifetime roof costs
- Less repair and replacement
- Lower insurance premiums
How we can help.
Every standing seam Panel Distinctive Roofing Systems installs on your roof has been custom roll formed through a UL certified machine, meaning that every single panel is UL class 4 impact and wind resistant certified. This means you are getting one of the best available roofing systems on the market today.
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