November 29, 2022 – Newsletter
A 1940 home in Honolulu, HI, recently replaced the cedar shake roof with our Aged Cedar Envirocool.
The 7,500 sq ft project was beautifully installed by True Home Hawaii Roofing.
Homeowner, Charlie Bruce, was thrilled with the finished result.
Based on our research, the Enviroshake product (EnviroCool to be specific) is the best available alternative to Cedar shake. The next-to-zero maintenance and 50-year warranty (which is about double the useful life of cedar) were two significant factors in our decision to use Enviroshake.
But the best part of our experience so far has been the customer service. Brad Sawyer has been knowledgeable and patient throughout the process. Because we are installing on an historic property, we needed state approval -- Brad provided research on other Enviroshake installations that helped us obtain our approval. Internally, for us, decisions require multiple layers of diligence and approvals, and Brad navigated our process with patience and cheer. Brad also provided our contractor with tremendous support in scoping our project, determining appropriate underlayment, etc.
Despite all of the "supply chain issues" in the news, Enviroshake's production and delivery of the product (to Hawaii) beat everyone's expectations. They started production on the day they said they would, they completed production and shipped on the day they said they would, and the product reached our driveway within the two-hour window they predicted it would when it left Toronto.
It has been a smooth and predictable process -- thanks to Enviroshake's best-in-class product and Brad Sawyer's excellent customer service.
Check out the full project profile here.
There is a lot to consider when choosing which fasteners to work with on a job. When installing Enviroshake, we recommend stainless steel fasteners for all areas, but especially if you are coastal.
Here’s why:
Generally, galvanized steel is more ductile and easier to work with than stainless steel, but stainless steel is stronger and more resistant to corrosion than galvanized steel. Stainless steel has built-in defenses against rust, whereas galvanized steel’s layer of zinc coating poses higher risk to rust and corrosion. Stainless steel provides the longevity that can keep up with the longevity of our roofing tiles. With a 50 year limited lifetime warranty, you want all of your accessories to live up to the lifespan of your Enviroshake roofing material.
Read our blog post on Galvanized vs Stainless Steel Fasteners to learn more.
