Hylea
Roofing Materials
Exterior roof coverings including asphalt shingles, metal, tile, and single-ply membranes. Asphalt products contain petroleum distillates and may include recycled content with contaminants.
Why It Matters
Hot asphalt application exposes workers to hazardous fumes. Some roofing materials contain PFAS for water resistance. Lead may be present in older or imported materials. Runoff affects water quality.
Chemicals of Concern in This Product
VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds)
A broad category of chemicals that easily evaporate at room temperature, releasing gases into...
Lead
A toxic heavy metal that was once commonly used in paint, plumbing, and many consumer products....
Phthalates
A group of chemicals used to make plastics more flexible and harder to break. Also used as...
PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances)
A large group of synthetic chemicals known as 'forever chemicals' because they don't...
Ingredient Red Flags
Watch for these on ingredient labels:
- Hot-applied asphalt (worker exposure)
- PFAS-containing coatings
- Recycled content without screening
- Lead flashings
What to Look For
- ✓Metal roofing (durable, recyclable)
- ✓Clay or concrete tile
- ✓Fiber cement shingles
- ✓Cool roof coatings without PFAS
Finding Safer Options
Metal roofing, clay or concrete tiles, slate, fiber cement. Avoid built-up roofing with hot asphalt application when possible.
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