CUSTOMER REVIEWS
F-Wave shingles were designed and developed in Texas where over 500 hail storms a year is the primary reason for roof replacements, Colorado as well. For years there was nothing available in the marketplace that could survive these brutal hail storms and asphalt roofs were being replaced on a regular basis. That is until F-wave invented it!
F-wave shingles are the most innovative roofing shingle to hit the market in years. They are a beautiful mix of key features from asphalt, cedar and slate, but without their unfortunate drawbacks.
What is F-Wave Made of?
F-Wave is a new type of shingle based upon a tried-and-true commercial roofing material, TPO thermoplastic polyolefin. This synthetic rubber is then mixed with steel to bring you a new standard in the roofing industry designed to withstand just about anything! F-Wave has no stones or asphalt granules to lose, which also means this product is incredibly lightweight.
What Are the Key Features of F-Wave?
- Tough Single-Piece Construction (No delaminated layers or adhesive failures)
- Lightweight, roughly 20% lighter than asphalt
- Green & Sustainable Design
- No Stones or Asphalt granules
- Absorbs & transfers less heat than asphalt shingles
- Has a Self-Healing Property
- Class 4 Hail Rated (with warranted coverage)
- 130 MPH Wind Rated (with warranted coverage), Classic Slate 150 MPH Rated
- Class A Fire Rated (with warranted coverage)
- Resistant to Cracking & Fading (with warranted coverage)
- 50 Year Warranty
What Styles Are Available With F-Wave?
- Designer Slate – American Blends – 3 Colors
- Designer Slate – Estate Series Collection – 4 Colors
- Classic Slate – 2 Colors
- Hand Split Shake Collection – 3 Colors
Are F-Wave Shingles Worth It?
Lightweight, tough single-piece construction, resistant to cracking, no asphalt granules, Class A fire rating, Class IV impact rating, 130-mph wind rated and 50-year warranty. For the right homeowners, F-Wave shingles are absolutely worth it!
And because they’re resistant to UV rays and feature a smart self-healing feature, they’ll last longer than traditional shingles.
Cedar Shingle Roof or F-Wave Synthetic Hand Split Shake Roof?
Here in Massachusetts real Cedar roofs have been around for years and are still very prevalent along the coast. Cedar looks beautiful at first, but as it ages and moss and algae covers the roof, that beauty quickly fades. And the price? Cedar has always been expensive, but since Covid the price has literally gone through the roof, if you can get it.
This is where F-Wave literally blows away the competition.
In addition to being designed for durability, longevity, and easy installation, F-Wave shingles are also available in a wide variety of Natural colors in their Hand-Split Shake Collection. Now couldn’t be a better time to ditch real Cedar and move to something more sustainable and longer lasting.
Traditional Slate Roof or F-Wave Synthetic Slate Roof?
Slate roofing tiles are made from metamorphic rock and come in two options: hard slate and soft slate. Hard slate is the strongest type of slate, and more durable than soft slate. While it is durable and long lasting, slate is only an option when you have large roof areas and a structure that can hold the extra weight. Slate weighs anywhere between 800 – 1500 pounds per square (100sf) and is also fragile and difficult to replace and install.
If you have a more modest roof size and a structure not designed for the added weight, synthetic slate roofing is really your best option. At a mere 206 pounds/square (100sf) F-Wave won’t break your homes back or your piggy bank either. F-Wave is durable, easy to install, extremely lightweight with much less maintenance.
DelPrete Home Improvements, Inc.
201 W Grove St, Middleborough
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Met the Team at the Home Improvement Show at Gillette, they did a great job on our addition and main house. We had an unusual roof configuration and the sales team was very good at working with me to come up with an installation that worked. … More See the attached photo, downspout from a small section of roof on the front of the new addition, they were able to bring it down the fascia just like we discussed, that is the mark of a top notch installation contractor, works with the home owner to make the finished job come out perfect.I have been in the Engineering and Construction Industry for nearly 50 years and DelPrete Home Improvement has been one of the few contractors that I have given 5 stars to, they are pleasant to work with, knowledgeable on their craft/trade and the installation crew was professional and friendly on one of the hottest days of this year.I would absolutely consider using DelPrete again in the future.
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We had DelPrete replace our 30 y/o Windows, Clapboard and Cedar Shingles. I cant say enough good things about the whole process. Although this past winter pushed back our start date, once the job was started I could not believe how quickly … More and efficiently Estuardo's crew worked. From 7AM to 6:30 PM 6 days a week, they all went about their business and did a thorough clean up at days end. Dave was always available to answer any questions we had during the project. The house came out fantastic. So looking forward to having them back to work on our porch reconstruction late summer/early fall. Thank you again to everyone at DelPrete for the excellent job and just being good people to work with.
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Five star experience all round!The communication from the sales and project management teams was first class throughout including the job scope, advanced prep requirements and on-site ETAs.Pre and post job inspections allowed as much time … More as necessary to provide clarity on the existing structural conditions and explain the various aspects of the completed work.The roofing crew arrived on time, were very courteous and presentable, were mindful of the flora, did a great job with the install and clean-up and completed the job in a day as promised.Everything above also applied to Part two of this project which was to replace all of the exterior cedar shingles and wood plank with Hardie fiber cement and trim with a couple of new windows also installed in the garage.Like Derek beforehand Project Managers Jimmy and Dave were exemplary throughout along with Estuardo leading an equally hardworking, courteous, presentable and conscientious crew.Once again this project was completed on time with exceptional communicationthroughout from Jimmy and Dave.There were some minor post-job aesthetics that were identified by both parties (which was very reassuring) but again nothing was too much trouble for them and Estuardo to diligently attend to in a concerted effort to ensure that we, as the homeowners, were left totally happy with the end result.
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I recently had my roof replaced by Del Prete Home Improvements (formerly Beantown Home Improvements, Inc), and honestly it was a really smooth experience.The pricing was fair and easy to understand, and the crew was great to work with. … More They showed up on time, worked hard, and got everything done faster than I expected.They kept me updated along the way and were easy to get in touch with if I had any questions. Cleanup was solid too—no mess left behind, which I definitely appreciated.Overall, I’m really happy with how everything turned out. The new roof looks great and I’d definitely recommend them to anyone needing roofing work done.
