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The Importance of Roofing Materials
Roofing materials, like roofing shingles, are a critical component of building homes and other structures and it’s crucial that they stand the test of time. Roofing manufacturers often incorporate ground calcium carbonate into their formulations to improve the materials' resistance to weathering, UV radiation, and moisture, making them better equipped to withstand the harsh conditions they are exposed to. Roofing shingles should provide reliable protection for homes and buildings while maintaining their aesthetic appeal.
Our Role in Production of Roofing Materials
What We Do in Roofing Material Manufacturing
Carmeuse produces ground calcium carbonate which is used in the manufacturing of high-quality roofing shingles by industrial manufacturers. Incorporating ground calcium carbonate into the production process for roofing shingles has a number of benefits like increased stiffness and durability to increase the products’ longevity. In addition to increasing the durability of the product, GCC can also provide additional flame retardancy to increase home safety.
When producing asphalt-based roofing shingles, ground calcium carbonate can be used as a filler which allows for reduced production costs by displacing the need for other, more expensive raw materials.
How it Helps
- Lower Production Costs – By including lime as a ‘filler’ in your processes, manufacturers can increase weight and durability while reducing costs.
- Improved Product Quality – Improved stiffness, durability, and weight to increase the lifespan of the end product.
- Increase in Safety - Provides additional flame retardancy to increase safety.
Lime Storage & Conveying Systems
High volume production places high demand on your equipment. Carmeuse Systems provides comprehensive equipment and storage solutions for storage and pneumatic transfer of your bulk materials. Our experienced engineers can design tailored solutions, including new lime handling systems and retrofits or upgrades for existing equipment.