The Ohio State University and Ohio Soybean Council Involved with New Revolutionary Green Roofing

COLUMBUS, Ohio - Oct. 4, 2017 - PRLog -- Unlike many industries across the country, the shingle roofing industry has not seen many major improvements over the last few decades. That's until now. This summer Roof Maxx Technologies, LLC launched its soy-based product, Roof Maxx. Roof Maxx is an all-natural soy-based shingle rejuvenator that is spray applied to aging roofs. One treatment extends roof life five years for around 20% the cost of a new roof.

"Roof Maxx provides a sustainable solution but also saves the property owner money by replenishing old shingles with a soy solution," said Barry McGhaw Director, Research and Development for Ohio Soybean Council. "The functional composition of soybean oil is a great replacement for petrochemicals. This produces a greener, more environmentally friendly product without comprising performance."

Along with it's created function, experts also see the environmental benefits of Roof Maxx.

"Asphalt shingles are one of the main waste products from the construction industry, with approximately 11 million tons produced each year, most of which end up in landfills," said Ajay Shah, Ph.D., Assistant Professor at The Ohio State University. "By extending the life of a roof, Roof Maxx significantly reduces the waste destined to landfills that is generated by replacing roofs. Additionally, Roof Maxx is a bio-based product produced from renewable sources, such as soybean oil, and therefore it is expected to have low environmental impacts. In our lab, we are using techniques such as life cycle assessment to quantify the environmental and economic benefits of this new product."

When installed new roof shingles have oil in the asphalt that allows for daily expansion and contraction, critical for performance and longevity. As they age, the oil begins drying out (between 6-12 years, depending upon the region and the intensity of the sun). This causes the asphalt to become brittle and, over time, the roof slowly breaks apart. It's the same process of deterioration that a road undergoes. First there are cracks and then potholes appear.

Roof Maxx re-saturates dry brittle shingles with millions of beads of soy oil that restore flexibility. Roof Maxx uses Soy-Fusion Technology that allows soy methyl esters (soy oil) to penetrate the top protective coating deep into the waterproofing asphalt — the shingle's essential protective layer. Roof Maxx's rejuvenating oil quickly restores flexibility and waterproofing of the asphalt to extend life and give maximum protection. In addition to its savings and rejuvenating powers, Roof Maxx is 100% safe for people, pets and property.

"For nearly five years, my brother, Todd, and I have been working on a sustainable   solution for asphalt shingle roofs," said Mike Feazel, CEO and Co-founder of Roof Maxx Technologies, LLC. "With research and development help from The Ohio Soybean Council, The Ohio State University and Battelle Memorial Institute, we're at the leading edge of asphalt shingle roofing sustainability."

Additional information about Roof Maxx can be found on their website at: RoofMaxx.com