Development of Class A Fire Rated PP Based Roofing Shingle

1998年，Enviroshake开始着手开发一种技术先进的产品，以满足屋顶行业的市场需求。今天，这一愿景通过我们的工程产品Enviroshake，Enviroshingle和Enviroslate得以实现，这些产品可用于屋顶和壁板。所有Enviroshake产品均由塑料复合材料制成，其中Enviroshake真实地复制了天然雪松木瓦的外观，Enviroshake shingle模仿了天然完美雪松木瓦的外观，而自2014年春季起，Enviroslate与天然石板的外观相匹配。凭借在复合材料制造方面的强大能力，他们的塑料木瓦提供了比他们所取代的木瓦更好的产品性能。此外，Enviroshake 70%的产品出口到国际市场。这些产品最有利可图的两个市场是在加州和英国。然而，为了进入这些市场，产品必须达到A级防火等级。目前，Enviroshake的产品没有通过这项评估。该项目将与兰顿学院和CIMD合作，探索替代配方和阻燃添加剂，以生产一种以可承受的成本通过A级防火等级的产品。目前市场上很少有屋顶产品具有这样的评级，实现这一地位将使Enviroshake成为该领域的领导者。该研究团队将包括一名研究科学家，实验室技术员和一名研究生，他们将与Enviroshake团队密切合作开展该项目。该项目的成功将使兰顿学院和Enviroshake受益，随着公司的扩张，创造新的就业机会，并提高我们对加拿大GDP和出口商品的贡献。

In 1998, Enviroshake set out with a mandate to create a technologically advanced product to fulfill a market niche in the roofing industry. Today that vision lives on through our engineered products the Enviroshake , Enviroshingle, and Enviroslate, which can be used for both roofing and siding purposes. All Enviroshake products are made from plastic composite materials with the Enviroshake authentically replicating the look of a natural cedar shake, the Enviroshingle emulating a natural perfection cedar shingle, and as of Spring 2014, the Enviroslate matching the look of natural slate.With a strong competency in the manufacturing of composite materials, their plastic shingles offer a better product performance than the shingles they replace. Moreover, 70% of Enviroshake's products are exported internationally. Two of the most lucrative markets for these products are in California and the UK. However, in order to enter these markets, the product must achieve a Class A Fire Rating. Currently, Enviroshake's product does not pass this evaluation. In collaboration with Lambton College and the CIMD, this project will explore alternative formulations and fire retardant additives to produce a product that will pass the Class A fire rating at an affordable cost. There are currently very few roofing products on the market with such a rating and achieving this position will establish Enviroshake as a leader in this space. The research team will include a Research Scientist, Laboratory Technician and a Research Student who will work closely with the Enviroshake team to conduct the project. The success of the project will benefit both Lambton College and Enviroshake, creating new jobs as the company expands, and boost our contribution to Canada's GDP and exported goods.