Why shingles fail, and how NANOROOF slows it down
Asphalt shingles age through a loop of seven stages. NANOROOF works against five of them directly, by bonding inside the shingle and encapsulating it.
Shingles don't wear out. They break down in a loop.
Every stage of shingle aging feeds the next, and the last stage exposes more asphalt to the sun, which starts it again. Tap a stage to see what happens and where NANOROOF interrupts it.
Stages NANOROOF directly works against
Three ways to treat an aging shingle
Surface coatings sit on the outside. Penetrating treatments soak in. NANOROOF does both: it penetrates and bonds inside the shingle and forms a protective layer on top, encapsulating it.
Surface coating
Forms a film over the granules. It never reaches the asphalt drying out underneath, and the film can crack and lift as the shingle moves.
Penetrating treatment
Soy-based rejuvenators and nano-silica penetrants soak into the weathered asphalt. Nothing stays on top of the granules, so the surface has no protective layer.
NANOROOF SPS
Penetrates and bonds inside the shingle, then forms a protective layer over the granules, encapsulating the shingle from the inside out.
| Compare | Surface coating | Penetrating treatment | NANOROOF SPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Where it works | On top of the granules | Inside the asphalt | Inside the shingle and on top of it |
| Reaches the weathered asphalt | No | Yes | Yes, and bonds to it |
| Protective layer on top | Yes, a film | No | Yes, bonded to the shingle |
| Granules | Covered by the film | Not encapsulated | Encapsulated in place |
| Main weakness | The film can crack and peel | No protective layer on top of the granules | Needs a sound roof; the assessment checks |
160 square feet per gallon at the 10-year spec.
What’s in the NANOROOF SPS System
A water-based silicone elastomer made with proprietary nano-chemistry, designed for asphalt shingles.
It penetrates the shingle, bonds to the shingle's structure, and encapsulates it, adding a hydrophobic protective layer against water and granule loss.
See the product line| Type | Silicone elastomeric polymer system, water-based |
|---|---|
| Designed for | Asphalt shingle roofs |
| How it works | Penetrates and bonds inside the shingle, then forms a protective layer on top |
| Protects against | Water penetration and granule loss |
| Applied by | Certified dealers, by spray |
| Recorded on every job | Moisture readings, material applied, test sample ID |
What NANOROOF won't do
Being clear about limits is part of why the warranty means something.
- It doesn't fix leaks. Most leaks come from flashings around chimneys, skylights and walls. Those are repaired first, during the tune-up.
- It doesn't save a failed roof. Soft decking, structural damage or shingles that have lost too many granules mean replacement.
- It isn't for brand-new roofs. New shingles need to wear in before the material can bond.
- It isn't a new roof. It preserves the one you have and comes with its own warranty.