Next Big Thing: Asphalt-free shingles
FWave, LLC is attempting to do something different in the roofing category. That's why its signature shingle is moving beyond asphalt and granules.
“F-Wave is reinventing steep-slope roofing by applying new technologies and a new way of thinking that puts the contractor first,” said Scott G. McDonald, president & CEO of F-Wave. “We started from the ground up and are going to make today’s asphalt shingles obsolete. Our products are intelligently designed for easy installation without compromising performance, durability and style.”
The new Revia synthetic shingles feature a manufacturing technology that was in development for eight years called ZFT Technology, a proprietary blend of commercial-grade materials that are UV-resistant and will not crack, tear, or delaminate.
The shingles are built to meet the requirements for a Class IV impact resistance rating, 130-mph wind rating and Class A Fire Rating.
The single-piece construction shingles also do not require any special tools to install, featuring a wider reinforced nailing area and wider exposure with 60 shingles per square.
“We want you to walk on our shingles (which is likely not something you’ve ever heard a traditional shingle or tile manufacturer say), cut our shingles and nail them down,” stated Mark Hinterlong, VP sales & marketing at F-Wave. “We want contractors to fully experience our new shingles so they can see the beauty, durability and ease-of-installation first hand – especially the fact that there is no need for special tools or installation methods.”