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Benefits of being a Factory Trained Enviroshake Installer
For contractors in the specialty roofing or building materials industry, becoming Factory Trained offers a valuable opportunity to expand your services with a trusted, high-end product.
Complimentary roof take-offs (EagleView, PDF, CAD)
On-site training from expert installers
Direct product purchasing
Sales and marketing support
Transferable limited lifetime warranty (up to 50 years)
Factory Training Process
Become a Factory Trained Enviroshake Installer to grow your business with premium roofing products, exclusive leads, expert support, and industry-leading warranties. Installers are required to sign a document confirming that at least one Factory Trained Installer is present on every project at all times. Failure to meet this requirement will result in the product warranty being void.
01.
Attend Training Webinar
Sign up for Enviroshake Factory Training Webinar
02.
Complete Training Test
You will be emailed the test which requires 80% to pass
03.
Complete first project requirement
- Post-install survey
- Submit installation photos for visual audit
04.
Achieve Full Factory Trained Status
An official certificate will be issued
On-site training & support
Get started today and take your business to the next level with our on-site training & support.
Gain confidence with hands-on training
Learn to install more efficiently
Increase your crew’s daily installation output
Training pays for itself on your first job
Installation Guides
Providing instructions, safety precautions, and technical information for professional contractors.
Registration & Warranty
We stand behind our products and aim to provide long-lasting peace of mind to you. View our limited lifetime warranties or register a warranty.
Marketing Support
Access marketing resources and ready-to-use content to help you showcase Enviroshake and communicate its benefits to your customers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about Enviroshake products, installation, and warranty information.
What type of ridge vent should I use?
You can use standard roof vents and ridge vents. Flexible or rigid vents both work with Enviroshake. If you are using ridge vents, please drop the ridge cap size down by 1 slope when ordering.
What type of flashing should I use?
Enviroshake recommends 24” (610 mm) gauge metal, and a 1⁄2" (13 mm) safety.
What type of metal should I use in the valley?
Enviroshake recommends Copper, but 24” (610 mm) heavy gauge metal is acceptable.
What type of underlayment should I use?
Enviroshield® synthetic peel-and-stick underlayment, which satisfies the warranty requirements. This underlay is to be used over the entire roof deck. This underlayment eliminates the need to interweave. Enviroshield can be purchased directly from Enviroshake.
How much waste should I expect?
Enviroshake recommends factoring in 5-10% for waste.
What's the recommended exposure for your products?
Enviroshake and Enviroslate are designed to be installed at a 9” (230 mm) exposure, but can be installed down to a 6" exposure. Enviroshingle is designed to be installed at a 5¼" (133 mm) exposure.
Do the tiles need to be gapped?
Yes. There is a nominal amount of thermal expansion, so it is imperative that you install with a gap of at least 3/8” (9.5 mm) between every piece.
What do you use for ridge / hip caps?
Enviroshake offers pre-formed ridge and hip caps available in slopes from 2/12 (9.5°) up to 21/12 slopes.
Can the products be installed vertically (for mansard roofing, siding, etc)?
Yes. Enviroshake has been used on many mansard and siding projects.
What is the minimal slope recommended?
We recommend installing on roofs with a pitch of 2/12 (9.5°) or greater. Please refer to our low slope installation guide when installing on pitches lower than 3/12 (14°).
Which snow guards should I use?
We recommend using the Alpine® SnowGuard Half Round (PD10) snow guards. These can purchased from Enviroshake with your order.
Can it be installed on curved roofs?
Yes. Ask your Enviroshake representative for photos of some of our most exciting curved roof projects.
Can your products be cut?
Yes, the roofing tiles can be easily cut with a circular saw. We have even had clients cut their own fish-scale shaped Enviroshake tiles. Ask us for photos!
Do you have to install strips of wood horizontally under the tiles to allow them to breathe?
No. Unlike real cedar, Enviroshake products do not need to breathe. They can be installed over solid plywood sheathing or on battens or strapping. Please adhere to the installation guide and all local installation codes.
Do Enviroshake products expand?
Our tiles have been engineered to have a minimal thermal expansion and contraction of less than 2% between seasons, but they do have some expansion and contraction. As such please ensure they are installed with a minimum 3/8" gap between every tile.
How long does your product take to install?
A two-man crew can install 3-5 squares per day. This does not include the removal of old product.
Is there a lot of hand-sorting required when the material arrives at the jobsite?
No. Enviroshake comes in 8 profiles, which are pre-shuffled into bundles.
What is the Coverage?
Enviroshake & Enviroslate: 1 square covers 100 square feet at a 9″ exposure. If Installing Enviroshake at a 7” exposure add 18% more material.
Enviroshingle: 1 square covers 100 square feet at a 5″ exposure.
What type of nails should I use?
Enviroshake recommends 1 1⁄2” stainless steel ring shank roofing nails, but double dippedgalvanized nails are acceptable. We recommend you install with a nail gun, but tiles can behand-nailed if needed. Enviroshake requires 4 nails per tile.
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Please contact us by phone at 1-866-423-3302 or by email at info@enviroshake.com.