ROOFING
Sand is used in roofing in several ways, primarily to improve durability, weather resistance, and aesthetics.
Key Benefits of Lapis Gold Silica Sand:
- Resistance Towards Degradation – Provides UV protection, fire resistance, and durability.
- Traction, Durability and Impact Resistance – Critical in roof coatings such as acrylic, silicone, or elastomeric.
- Strength and Stability – flat or low-slope roofing systems, sand is used as ballast to help hold down roofing membranes, protecting them from wind uplift and UV exposure.
Applications:
- Asphalt Shingles
- Roof Coatings
- Ballasted Roofing Systems
- Concrete and Clay Roofing Tiles
- Built-Up Roofing (BUR) Systems
