- Physical fatigue of material because of different weather conditions does not occur.
A Fiber Reed roof will last more than 50 years.
- Totally maintenance free. No additional maintenance cost.
- Fiber Reed is U.V. Protected. Fading of color will be so slight that it will not be noticeable.
- PVC and Polyolefin FR Fiber Reed is fire protected and the risk of flying sparks does not exist. An open fireplace is allowed.
- Insurance premiums are the same as that of most conventional roof types.
- Rodents, birds, insects will not frequent a Fiber Reed roof.
- Storm damage can be repaired easily. Fiber Reed is supplied in a D.I.Y. tile, which is simply replaced or placed back in position.
- Will pass winds in excess of 180k.p.h.
- Installation cost is low, as no specialized craftsmen are needed. --> Look at the installation instructions
- Can be installed on a pitch as low as 25 degrees.
Physical Properties of Polyolefin Material:
- Elongation 420.9% – ASTM D638.98 Test method.
- Tensile strength 21.7 N/mm² – ASTM D638:98 Test method.
- Tensile modulus 1056.2 N/mm² – ASTM D638:98 Test method.
- Shore D hardness (median) 64 – ASTM D2240:00 Test method.
- Izod impact strength 139.60 J/m – ASTM D256:97 Test method.
- Flexural strength 23.0 N/mm² – ASTM D790:98 Test method.
- Flexural modulus 796.8 N/mm² – ASTM D790:98 Test method.
- Density, average 1.01 g/cm³ – ASTM D792:98 Test method.
- Water absorption 0.019 % – ASTM D570:95 Test method.
- Compressive strength 23.5 N/mm² – ASTM D695:96 Test method.
- Vicat Softening point 124°C – ASTM D 1525:96 Test method.
