1.  Simplified and Universal Installation:  This will increase productivity for installation crews, allowing them to perform more jobs in less time with smaller crews and less tools. For example a crew of six men could be split into two crews of three. Those same two crews could roof 1  to 2 structures each (totaling 3 to 4 installations) in the time in would take the same six man crew to roof one structure with asphalt shingles. The lighter weight, reduction of tools, and simplified placement (similar to today’s methods) make this possible. This in turn will generate a savings on cost to home builders and owners. Will also help expedite new home construction as much of the construction cannot be completed until the roof is installed. In addition the OmniMax system is not weather incapacitated. In other words from the mountains to the beach, from the desert to the northeast, in summer or winter the installation is the same, and the protection is equal. Eliminating regional, seasonal and varied installation requirements of the system.

2.  Lighter Weight: Will aid in installation as more product can be positioned for install much easier than the currently weighted roofing material. Will greatly reduce the load bearing weight on the structure to aid in longevity of the structure. Will allow larger quantities of roofing material to be shipped per load which will reduce cost to the end user and reduce the amount of fuel needed per quantity in comparison to the same quantity of other materials. It is estimated that the OmniMax Roofing System will be at least 1/4 the weight of current asphalt shingles which means four times as much can be shipped at the same cost.

3.  Will Not Curl: Current asphalt systems tend to curl over time allowing water to breach the protective barrier and diminish the sustainability of the structure from the inside out. Because of its full surface attachment design the OmniMax Roofing System will not curl. This will drastically decrease the chance of water penetration into a structure while enhancing its sustainability. It will provide a visually appealing roof which enhances the beauty of the structure and the community.

4.  Will Not Tear: Cannot be torn by wind forces. The leading failure point in asphalt shingles is caused by wind forces lifting, bending and tearing the shingle from the nail and exposing the roof to penetration of water, and resulting in damage to the structural components.

5.  Completely Resistant To Hail Damage: In regards to asphalt shingles, the hail causes damage by impacting the shingle with enough mass and velocity to create tear points in the shingle or it will tear the shingle from the nail and expose the roof. In regards to metal roofing, hail impacts the metal roof with enough velocity and mass to cause significant indentions into the roof which at times can cause leak points, and which usually results in a visually unattractive roof covering. Due to the durable composition of OmniMax Roofing, hail has no effect at all on its ability to protect or its visual appearance.

6.  Attachment Method: The OmniMax Roofing System does not require a penetration device to attach the shingles to the roof. Eliminating the need for nails, staples, bolts, screws, or other penetration devices to penetrate the exterior water barrier for attachment results in a reduction of potential leak points from thousands to virtually zero. Although the foundation layer is stapled to the roof decking, it is not designed to be penetrated fully by the staple and it is covered by a completely non-penetrated protective barrier. All other forms of roofing systems require penetration of the exterior water barrier for attachment, save ones requiring adhesive. Adhesive installation is temperature sensitive, messy, time consuming and very difficult to remove in the future. The OmniMax Roofing System can be installed, removed, and reinstalled very simply.

7.  Eliminates Ice Damming: Ice damming occurs when ice melted by the roof heat flows to the roof edge and then refreezes. Over a little time an ice dam is formed which causes the subsequent water flow to back up and flow underneath the shingle and into the leak point created by the nail. This has caused significant damage to many structures in certain climatic regions. The OmniMax Roofing System does not create the nail leak points and is attached over its entire surface providing both a barrier to the water penetration and eliminating a leak potential created by the nail. The OmniMax Roofing System effectively eliminates ice damming.

8.  Allows For Photovoltaic Film: Currently Solar (photovoltaic) Film cannot be implemented into asphalt or metal roofing as there is no means of adherence. Current solar systems are made into large panels which must be installed on the roof or the ground near the structure. These same panels can be damaged easily by projectiles generated by wind or hail. In addition the collection capacity of the solar panels is limited to the size of the panels. A roof mounted system adds substantial weight to the load bearing structural components. With the OmniMax Roofing System, solar film can be implemented into the shingle as polymers are more readily able to adhere to one another, either at the molecular level or adhesive cohesion. This allows the entire exposed surface of the roof to be utilized as a means of collecting solar energy rather than the limited size of panels. In addition solar film is more resistant to damage than panels making it more practical and durable.  The OmniMax Solar Film System will add no significant weight to the load bearing structural components.  As a result you now have a more productive, durable, and lighter weight energy collecting system. It may be able to provide enough emergency energy to sustain suitable living conditions in situations, such as a natural disaster, when power lines are compromised and there is an outage.

9.  Interconnected: Current roofing systems have a limited number of connection points. For example attachment of the asphalt shingle is accomplished by four to six nails (point of attachment) nailed through the roof. This is the main point of attachment, but a tar strip (if it works) provides an attempt of additional attachment. This is a very ineffective means of attachment as the shingle typically tears away from these points of attachment due to the fragile nature of the shingle. The OmniMax Roofing System utilizes full surface attachment method which means every square inch of each shingle is attached, providing overall strength to the entire system. The durable polymer prevents tearing. In addition each shingle is attached to the roof and adjoining shingles which interconnects the entire system to provide a complete system rather than individual components of a system.

10.  Completely and Easily Recyclable: Can be manufactured utilizing recycled material and can also be recycled if removal should ever be needed.

11.  Maintains Color and Texture: Asphalt and metal roofing tend to lose their luster within 7 to 10 years of installation. In many cases the granules used in asphalt roofing make run-off marks across the entire surface of the roof. This diminishes the appearance of a structure and the community. The OmniMax Roofing System will utilize UV resistant material and will not be effected by other climatic conditions such as temperature, moisture, or other weather elements. Thus the appearance of the OmniMax Roofing System will endure for the life of the system which will protect the real value of the property and the overall appearance of the community.

12.  Reduce The 10 Million Tons of Annual Waste: According to the Athena Institute, 10 million or more tons of asphalt tear-off scrap is deposited into American landfills annually. This does not include any tear-off scrap of other systems such as slate, tile, or metal. Since the OmniMax Roofing System will utilize recycled materials and is also recyclable. It will effectively reduce the amount of annual waste generated by roofing debris.

13. Reduce The Amount of Insurance Claims Paid Relating to Roof Damage: An average of $35 billion to $42 billion in homeowner claims are filed annually in the United States. Between 2004 -2008 an average of 54% of the claims filed were for hail, wind, and water damage to the home as a result of roof failure. An annual average of between $18.9 billion to $22.6 billion in roof related failure cost.  The OmniMax Roofing System will reduce these claim amounts dramatically, an estimated 80%, and will in turn free these losses by the insurance industry and allow reinvestment in many other areas. In as little as ten years, a reinvestment into the economy could equal over 200 billion dollars and could include areas such as healthcare, innovative technologies, or financial stability programs. In addition reduced rates for insurance will likely be observed.

14. Reduce Military Spending: According to the Pentagon the most expensive and reoccurring base maintenance issue worldwide, year after year, is roofing related maintenance. Though no exact figure was offered it is acknowledged by the Pentagon as substantial. Due to the benefits, usage of the OmniMax Roofing System by the military on its structures will reduce spending on maintenance. In addition the use of the OmniMax Solar Shingles will subsequently reduce the amount of energy needed by means of fuel generated energy systems.

15. Reduce The Clean Up Cost and Time in Disaster Areas: Hurricane Katrina caused a need for more than 81,000 structures in Louisiana, and more than 152,000 buildings in other impact areas to receive temporary roofing. It took a team of 700 engineers and additional volunteers from 41 Army Corps of Engineers districts and seven months to accomplish this temporary repair. With the use of the OmniMax Roofing System and its higher resistance to wind and other weather elements most of this situation could have been avoided. This is just one of many examples of severe weather events that present themselves annually in the United States which OmniMax can mitigate.

16. Withstand An Estimated 220 MPH Wind or Greater: The average asphalt roofing system can withstand between 40 to 70 mph winds and fails as a result of being torn from its attachment points. The attachment method offered by the OmniMax Roofing System distributes attachment throughout the entire shingle and offers a holding power at minimum of 10 pounds per square inch. This resistance force is for both shear forces and peel forces. The OmniMax Roofing shingle is a 9 inch x 36 inch shingle totaling 324 square inches. This means the entire resistance force of one shingle is 3240 lbs of resistance. The system is also interconnected resulting in a resistance force equal to roughly about 1080 lbs of resistance per square foot of coverage, or 1,080,000 lbs of resistance per 1000 square feet.  The average roofing nail can be removed with 68 lbs of agitated force. With six nails the total resistance is 408 lbs per shingle, or  about 136 lbs per square foot, but asphalt shingles do not offer the interconnected force equation of an entire surface as they act independently. And sadly asphalt shingles can be torn with less than 5 lbs of force making even the limited holding power of the nail attachment almost moot.

17. Lifespan of 30 Years or More: Due to its polymer construction the OmniMax Roofing System will retain its appearance and ability to protect for at least 30 years or more. It is possible that the system will last much longer, and at any rate will far exceed the typical lifespan of other systems.

18. Simple Removal and Replacement: With the use of many roofing systems such as asphalt, slate, tile, metal and others, to repair a damaged section of a roof means removal of entire sections of the roof barrier which usually far exceeds the area of damage. With the OmniMax Roofing System only the affected area need be removed as the OmniMax Roofing System can be easily peeled from position and replaced even under existing shingles. Since only the immediate area of damage need be removed, repair cost for such damage will be reduced as well as unnecessary debris and cleanup.

19. Increases Overall Protection of Structural Components: Currently roof failure allows water penetration into the internal structure causing significant damage to insulation, load bearing components, window and door efficiency, and electricity transference mechanisms. With the benefits offered by the OmniMax Roofing System it dramatically reduces or eliminates these failure issues. The efficiency of the structure to maintain temperature, relay electricity, and provide entryway protection and protect the integrity of load bearing components, will provide increased sustainability and energy efficiency. This translated onto the national face could result in billions of dollars in energy savings.

20. Save Billions of Dollars Annually: The use of the OmniMax Roofing System will generate savings in many areas – reduction of insurance claims, government spending, home building cost, increased productivity, waste cost, energy usage cost, and many other areas which will total into the tens of billions of dollars annually. These savings can be utilized in other areas of beneficial investment such as job growth, better healthcare, innovative products, and a whole gamut of other possibilities. One solution with tremendous benefits – OmniMax Roofing, which means, Maximum Allness Roofing.