Experts in roofing will tell you that asphalt, a sticky, petroleum-based product is a great roofing material because it is sturdy and waterproof, making it effective at shielding homes from weather-related damage.
However, these same material characteristics that make asphalt a great roofing material can also make asphalt shingle a waste problem if it is not handled and disposed of properly.
These days, many homeowners are more earth-conscious and more recycling-savvy, even during a roof repair.
Asphalt can be recycled for many valued and significant products. Start checking out local recycling facilities as you look for contractors and calculate expenses.
If you have necessities for the recycling facility, you can easily bring them up to your discussion with your contractor. At the end of the day, you will have the satisfaction of knowing you didn’t contribute to that huge mountain of trash in the landfill.
Process
Asphalt shingle recycling usually includes the repurposing of shingles into an improver for hot-mix asphalt or cold patch to fill in roads. After the roofing waste is sorted to remove unnecessary materials, the shingles are crushed into smaller particles as per state and local regulations using grinders which are designed to handle the rough material.
Shingles are pulverized into 0.25–2.00-inch pieces based on their envisioned purpose. Larger elements are used for base balance course – the lower coating of tiling. On the other hand, smaller, finer units are utilized in the surface course – the top coating of tiling. Characteristically, HMA can be comprised of up to five percent of recycled shingles and the residual weight is completed of softer asphalts to counterbalance the firmness of the asphalt shingles.
Howard Roofing & Home Improvements is the roofing authority in Belleville, IL. Call us today at (636) 296-1057 or fill this form out for a free estimate.