Synthetic Slate, Roofing

Testing & Approvals

Extensive testing of RoofRoc Synthetic Slate has been conducted and approved for use as a roofing material in Canada and the United States.

Approvals Certification
Canada: CCMC: 13215-R
USA: ICC: ER. 6114

RoofRoc Synthetic Slate has been classified as an environmentally friendly building material and is listed with the Greater Vancouver regional District (GVRD) BUILDSMART Program, as well as GreenSpec Canada and USA (Green Buildings Directory).

To visit these websites click the links below:
International Code Council
National Reserach Council Canada
Greater Vancouver Regional District

Specific tests completed on RoofRoc Synthetic Slate, along with the related results, are itemized below. Download Table (PDF)

For other test results and technical information contact RoofRoc Canada Ltd. (604) 465-5177 or toll free 1-877-465-5177 Ext 104.

Test	Standard	Results	Explanation
Roof classification Test	UBC 15-2	Passed for Class "A"	Class "A" fire rating - the highest standard available.
Weatherometer Test	ASTM G-23	Passed 2000 hrs.	Weather exposure testing, light, water, heat. Passed 2000 hrs. Did not change.
Tensile Strength and Elongation	ASTM D638	Pass	349 lbs/sq. in. control 345 lbs/sq. in. after weathering
Flexural Strength Test	ASTM D790, Procedure A	Pass	784 lbs/sq. in. control 828 lbs/sq. in. after weathering
Ignition Properties	UBC 26-7	Pass	No change after weathering. Ignition after 343 C or 650 F.
Burn Rate	UBC 26-6	Pass	Average time of burning 5 seconds before and after weathering.
Wind Resistance	PA 100-95	Pass	Dade County Wind Driven Rain Test 170 kph
Uplift-bend Test	Section 4.4 of AC07	Pass	The load required to lift the tile must be twice its weight. RoofRoc passed at an equivalent of three times its weight.
Penetration Test	Section 4.5 of AC07	Pass	No tearing or cracking after 200 lb load limits. Before and after weathering.
Temperature Cycling Test	Section 4.9 of AC07	Pass	-40oC to 82oC with 1 hour of water exposure - no changes.
Nail-Pull Through Test	ASTM D1037-99	Pass	Require 440. Achieved 612 lbs/sq inch
Water Absorption Test	Section 6.4.1 of Technical Guide (TG)	Pass	0.08% by volume.
Freeze / Thaw	ASTM C666	Pass	24 cycles – No deleterious effects
Heat Aging Test	Section 6.4.11 of Technical Guide (TG)	Pass	Samples at 80oC for 60 days- No color change, cracking, chalking and distortion was observed.
Dimensional Stability	CGSB-37.58-M86	Pass	2.74%
Modulus of Rupture	ASTM D1037	Pass	866 kPa (Machine direction) 1280 kPa (Cross direction)
Ozone Resistance	ASTM D1149	Pass	No Cracks.
Impact/Hail Test	UL 2218	Pass Class 4	Dade County, Florida Impact Test - Class 4 (highest rating available