Turada® Hardwood Shingles - The Untreated Alternative®
Turada® Hardwood Shingles will add a touch of rustic elegance to your project. These shingles are aesthetically pleasing, highly durable and complement the cross-section where quality and beauty intersect. If you desire an authentic country roof look, there is no substitute.
Turada® Hardwood Shingles are highly valued and specified by architects, designers and builders worldwide. With global distribution, our hardwood shingles are used in Australia, South Africa, Mauritius, the Polynesian Islands, the Middle-East, Europe, the United States and throughout the Caribbean and West Indian islands. Projects supplied include prestigious resorts, hotels, villas and private residences.
Turada® Hardwood Shingles give you a classic rustic look while offering long-term protection for your home. Apart from the great beauty, they will also provide superior insulation R-Value (in comparison to other roofing products). As Turada® Wallaba Shingles age they lose their reddish tone and assume a majestic silver patina hue.
The Turada® Hardwood Shingle is a green building product that requires no chemical treatment. Consequently, these shingles have no adverse effects on the environment in which they are installed. Turada® Wallaba Shingles are naturally resistant to insects and decay. They have the highest Fire-Resistance Rating and meet a Class “A, B or C” Fire Rated Roof System per ASTM E108 with absolutely no chemical treatment.
Installation of Turada® Hardwood Shingles is no different from installation of traditional cedar wood shingles. Contractors who regularly install cedar shingles will find that there is very little difference in the installation of Turada® Hardwood Shingles.
All aspects of the forestry operations in the production of Turada® Hardwood Shingles are in accordance with the national conventions and regulations in the country of manufacture, Guyana, S.A. We understand that healthy forestry practices are essential to the longevity of our industry. We support bio diversity and work with local government agencies to promote efficient low impact logging to ensure sustainable forest management. As an environmentally responsible company we are proud of the fact that wood is the only truly “green” building material since it is a renewable resource provided by nature.
The state-of-the-art facility assures a product that meets the highest standards of quality in the industry. In operation since 2001 and a capacity to produce more than 200,000 square feet of shingles per month. All the production is monitored by a North American inspection agency, guaranteeing quality, product uniformity and grade.
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