Ecoset®
Proven Polyfoam technology provides the strength and efficiency
This Ecoset® installation in Houston, TX, keeps attic temperature at ambient even during the hot summer months.
Adhesive ribbons being applied to the ribbed underside of an EPS panel.
Quick work: The adhesive foam paddies are applied (center), while two tile setters place tiles into the foam
This Ecoset® roof in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA, is not only aesthetically pleasing, it also reduces energy costs and maintains a comfortable living space.
The Eco-Friendly Tile Roofing System
Ecoset® is a three-part roof system that features a waterproofing underlayment, a layer of insulation and an innovative polyurethane adhesive. All three components work together to offer superior energy efficiency, environmental friendliness, long-term performance and increased roof strength.
Developed specifically to reduce your home’s energy consumption and its impact on the environment, Ecoset® significantly reduces the amount of air that flows through your home’s roof system, which regulates interior temperatures.
Environmentally Friendly
Ecoset® has been tested under the most rigorous conditions and every time the results are the same – superior energy efficiency that exceeds its competitors. Exceeding California’s Title 24 mandate requirements, Ecoset® reduces energy consumption. The Ecoset® system has been proven to reduce peak heat flow through the roof deck by approximately 80% versus a dark, heat-absorbing shingle in the summer and limit nighttime heat loss in the winter by nearly 70% compared to the direct-nailed shingle roof.
The R-value of an Ecoset® system is 10.68, while a traditional, mechanically attached system offers an R-value of only 2.59. What gives Ecoset® its excellent R-value is its unique construction that utilizes a one-and-one-quarter-inch scalloped, expanded polystyrene insulation. Besides the excellent R-value of the insulation itself, the three-eighth-inch scallops on the underside of the EPS create an air gap that allows air to flow through the system. The air gap also adds additional R-value that further reduces the amount of airflow in and out of a building.
Ecoset® Utility Savings
The average attic temperatures in adjacent houses in the Houston area were monitored over a 4 day time period. One house was outfitted with a Polyfoam Ecoset® roof system and the other house had a conventional asphalt shingle roof. The residence with the Ecoset® roof maintained a much cooler attic space and as a result, a reduction in the air conditioning load. In fact, the attic in the house with the Ecoset® roof installed never rose above the ambient temperature.
Increased Performance
Ecoset® is more than energy efficiency. In fact, the three-part construction of an Ecoset® Roof System helps extend the life of your roof. In traditional tile roof applications, underlayment becomes brittle and experiences premature failure because of its exposure to extreme heat and weather conditions. By placing a layer of scalloped EPS insulation on top of the self-adhesive underlayment, the Ecoset® system not only increases the roof’s energy efficiency, but it also shields the underlayment from harsh weather conditions and significantly extends its service life.
Strength and Durability
While most roofing tiles are attached to the roof with nails or screws that offer minimal protection against wind and rain, the Ecoset® Tile Roof System utilizes Polyfoam’s AH-160 adhesive to attach the roofing tiles. The two-part, low-rise polyurethane AH-160 adhesive offers superior staying power and protection against winds exceeding 100 mph and provides added walkability. Offering two to three times more staying power than traditional tile attachment methods, Ecoset and its AH-160 adhesive ensure a durable roof system that will stand up to the harshest weather conditions. In addition, utilizing the Ecoset® Tile Roof System eliminates penetrations that can compromise the integrity of the roof.
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