Uplands Homeowner Association Roofing Products
Roofing Products as covenanted on your property title, the Uplands Homeowners Association (UHA) governs the guidelines and architectural standards associated with roofing products in the Uplands community. In addition to setting a minimum standard for roofing materials, the UHA has also established a list of recommended materials.
If asphalt shingles are being considered now or in the future, only premium quality asphalt shingles that mimic the architectural profile of cedar shakes are approved. To achieve the required profile, the weight per square (10 ft x 10 ft) as installed per the manufacturer’s guidelines shall be a minimum of 140 kg/square (305 lb/square). Typically, these shingles are identified by the industry as Luxury Shingles. They may not be stocked locally in the Calgary area and may have to be ordered.
Regardless of the roofing product chosen, the homeowner is responsible for checking the design capability of the roof structure to safely carry the roofing weight.
All roofing shall be in earth tone colors.
UHA Community Acceptable Roofing Materials*:
1) Cedar shakes continue to be a good choice to maintain the original character of the neighborhood.
2) Clay or Concrete Tiles
3) Luxury Asphalt Shingles per the approved list below.
4) Euroshield Shake or Slate – rubberized roofing (not Eurolite)
5) EnviroShake or Slate – rubberized roofing
6) Saxony tile – concrete.
7) Aluminum or Galvanized Steel Interlock Metal Shingles – shake,
slate, and tile (except standing seam).
Approved Luxury Asphalt Shingles
1. CertainTeed Products: Presidential Shake TL, Landmark TL, Presidential,
Grand Manor, and Carriage House asphalt shingles.
2. Malarkey Windsor Scotchgard polymer asphalt shingles.
3. IKO Armourshake asphalt shingles.
*The UHA Board's recommendation, approval of, and/or acceptance of a roofing material does not imply any warranty, responsibility for, or liability for performance of said material.
The following standards represent the UHA standards for the selection of asphalt shingles.
STANDARDS FOR UHA ASPHALT SHINGLES
(Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association)
-ASTM D3161 – Class F -highest rating for wind resistance is required.
Shingles tested must survive the application of constant 110 mph winds for two hours.
-ASTM D7158 – Class G/H – rating for resistance of wind uplift force. Class G or H is required.
Class G – passed at wind speeds up to and including 155 mph
Class H – passed at wind speeds up to and including 194 mph – highest rating
-ASTM UL 2218 – Class 1/2/3/4 - Underwriters Laboratory Standard – Impact Resistance - Required standard
Class 1 – 1.25 inch steel balls dropped form a height of 20 feet
Class 2 – 1.50 inch steel balls dropped form a height of 20 feet
Class 3 - 1.75 inch steel balls dropped from a height of 20 feet
Class 4 – 2.00 inch steel balls dropped from a height of 20 feet – highest rating
Class 3 or 4 is required and offers the most benefits for meeting city codes, insurance discounts, and provide the best durability.
-Fire Resistance – Class A/B/C - Underwriters Laboratory Testing UL 790. Class A is required.
Class A – BEST against severe fire test exposures
Class B – effective against moderate fire test exposure
Class C – effective against light fire test exposure
-Algae Protection – shingles contain a copper composition to prevent algae growth - optional
-Solar Reflection – shingles contain special granules to help reflect sun’s energy – optional.
-Quality – Per ICC-ES-ESR-1389 and ESR 3537.
-Tear Resistance – Per ASTM D3462, CSA Std. A123.5.
TECHNICAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR NEW ROOFING PRODUCTS
The following considerations shall be evaluated for new roofing products not already covered above. The board encourages members to carefully research and evaluate the following questions before selecting a roofing material. When a homeowner is considering a new roofing material, please supply to the UHA Manager answers to the following considerations for approval.
1. Does the proven service life exceed 25 years? A 50-year warranty is preferred. If the material is still deemed serviceable, does it also retain an aesthetically pleasing appearance for the same period? Has the material been certified to a predictive service life test standard by a recognized test laboratory?
2. For asphalt shingles, does the material have a minimum installed weight per square of 140 kg and mimic the profile of cedar shakes?
3. Does the material emit a perceptible odor when subject to solar heating?
4. Is the material subject to visible permanent deformation as the result of golf ball sized hail damage? Does the material warranty specifically protect against this? Does the material meet a minimum Class 3 impact resistance per UL 2218? Class 4 is preferred.
5. Will the material chalk, curl, split, or materially discolor during its rated service life? Does the material warranty specifically protect against this?
6. Will the material generate significant noise energy during precipitation?
7. Will the material leach any substance that is environmentally unfriendly during the rated service life?
8. Does the material create a hazard from snow sloughing? If so, what measures are included to minimize?
9. Does the material have an inexpensive looking “shiny” surface finish?
10. Does the material have a high wind resistance and uplift rating? For shingles, require Class F per ASTM D3161 for wind resistance and Class G or H per ASTM D7158 for uplift.
11. What is the flammability rating of the material? For shingles, require Class A per UL790.
12. How will this material affect your property value and other Upland homeowners if one of the problems listed above occur?
13. Provide material and testing specifications for the new product.
14. Has the roofing product successfully performed for a minimum of 5 years in the Calgary area and stood up to the weather conditions?
Homeowners shall obtain approval by UHA prior to any installation proceeding.
For more information, please contact the UHA Office @ 403 241-1975
Uplands Homeowners' Asphalt Shingle Selection Guide
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