Q. Does Imperial Armour come in a choice of colors?
A. Yes, Imperial Armour is manufactured in 6 colors. White, Green, Tan, Brown. Gray, and Terra Red.
Q. Is Imperial Armour environmentally friendly?
A. Yes, Imperial Armour is designed with the environment in mind. The roof material is recycleable. Because Imperial Armour can be installed over existing roofs, over 90% of all installations do not require the removal of the old roof which would go to the landfil. When you have installed an Imperial Armour roof you help the environment twice.
Q. Can I expect home energy savings after installing Imperial Armour?
A. Yes, An Imperial Armour roof is one of the most energy efficient roofs available. When a black roof is replaced with a White Imperial Armour roof it is not uncommon to see a drop in roof temperature of 70 degrees. This equates to a reduction in cooling costs of 15 - 20%. Your actual savings could be more or less dependent upon your construction and the amount of insulation in your building.
Q. What’s the difference between Imperial Armour and Traditions?
A. Imperial Armour is the thickest toughest PVC memebrane on the market available in 6 solid colors. For those people who do not have a flat roof and have a pitch to their roof, traditions may be a great choice. Traditions is printed to give the roof the look of a traditional shingle to help the building blend in with similar architecture in the area
Q. How long does it take to install Imperial Armour?
A. An Imperial Armour roof system will take less time to install than other flat roof materials. The advantage is apparent if the old roof can remain and does not need to be taken off.
Q. What if my roof develops a leak after installation?
A. Unlike many flat roof materials an Imperial Armour roof does not dry out, crack or rot. Imperial Armour is a very difficult product to puncture or make a hole in. In the event a leak did occur a repair is easily done. The old membrane is cleaned and a new piece of membrane is welded over the old repairing any punctures. This ease of repair is due to the flexability and weldability of Imperial Armour even 25 years later.
Q. Is Imperial Armours warranty affected by ponding water?
A. No. Unlike other flat roof products that are not warranted against ponding water, Imperial Armour is made to be submerged and is unaffected. Water will not penetrate an Imperial Armour roof.
Q. Will Imperial Armour Burn?
A. Unlike most roofing membranes that bun and fuel a fire, Imperial Armour has a Class A fire rating and will resist flame and not fuel a fire.
Q. What has been the history of previous Imperial Armour roofs?
A. For over 25 years, every Imperial Armour roof installed is still in existence. These are commercial grade products brought to the residential market. The commercial product has been manufactured even thicker and that's why if you were to live in your house for 50 years you will still have 100% warranty coverage.
