What Is MiraVista Shake?
MiraVista shake is a type of roofing material that is made by Owens Corning to resemble other types of roofing material. It is used by builders to provide stability to a roof while still offering a pleasant appearance. Does this Spark an idea?
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Appearance
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MiraVista shake can be designed to look like copper, wood, cedar and natural slate. This allows for versatility other roofing products do not offer.
Composition
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A combination of fiberglass, resin and inorganic fillers makes up MiraVista shake. Despite its convincing resemblance to wood, no wood is present in the product's makeup.
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Maintenance
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The composition of MiraVista shake allows it to exist without any necessary maintenance, and Owens Corning offers a 50-year warranty.
Units
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Just like any other roofing product, MiraVista shake is available in shingle form and is applied to a roof in the same manner.
Replacement
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Due to its fiberglass construction, MiraVista shake shingles do not need to be replaced like wood shingles do. Their composition does not weaken or degrade over time.
Legal
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On January 23, 2007, a lawsuit involving the durability of MiraVista shakes produced between 1996 and 2002 was settled against Owens Corning, Molded FiberGlass Companies and Molded FiberGlass Companies West. Newer models of the product have not resulted in such malfunctions.
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