Euroshield Roofing

Euroshield Rubber Roofing in Calgary

Euroshield is a rubber roofing panel made from recycled tires. It is manufactured in southeast Calgary by G.E.M. Inc., the company Henry Kamphuis founded in 1999 to keep old tires out of landfills. Total Exteriors installs Euroshield Beaumont Shake on Calgary-area homes, alongside BP Vangard and BP Mystique shingles.

It suits our weather. Every Euroshield profile carries a Class 4 impact rating for hail, the interlocking panels are wind tested far beyond a chinook gust, and rubber does not absorb moisture, rot or curl the way aging cedar does. You keep the shadow lines and texture of a cedar shake roof without the treatments and patch repairs. Still comparing materials? See our residential roofing page or our guide to impact-resistant shingles. If you prefer a shingle, see BP Vangard shingles.

Class 4 hail rating

Every Euroshield profile is UL 2218 Class 4 impact rated and listed by QAI, the top class in that test. Euroshield’s warranty covers its panels against hail up to 2 inches in diameter.

Wind tested to 160 mph

Beaumont Shake’s interlocking panels passed modified ASTM D3161 wind testing at 160 mph for two hours of continuous exposure, well beyond the gusts a chinook brings.

Made in Calgary from recycled tires

Euroshield panels are about 70% recycled tire rubber and roughly 95% recycled content overall, made at the company’s plant in southeast Calgary.

Colour that will not wear off

There are no granules or paint to lose. The colour runs through the full thickness of the panel, with carbon black for UV resistance, so a scuff does not show a different shade.

Cedar shake roofs last about 30 to 50 years, and Calgary’s severe climate shortens that. If your shakes are cupping, curling or splitting, Beaumont Shake keeps the look your house was designed around and ends the treatments and patch repairs.

What happens when we replace cedar

• Full tear-off: every shake comes off so we can inspect the deck underneath.
• Solid decking: many older cedar roofs are laid on spaced boards, which need solid sheathing before the new roof goes on. We check for this during the inspection.
• Rot repair: rotten sheathing is replaced with 3/8″ sheathing at the per-sheet rate in your contract.
• New roof system: membranes, flashings and vents, then interlocking Beaumont Shake panels.

Read our full guide to cedar shake roof replacement.

Upgrading to Euroshield during a claim

When hail damage means a new roof, your policy normally pays for a like-for-like replacement. You can usually upgrade to Euroshield by paying the difference, which makes a claim a good time to move from cedar or standard asphalt to a Class 4 roof. Tell your adjuster before work starts.

Some insurers also offer a premium discount for Class 4 impact-rated roofs, so ask your provider whether yours does.

Is Euroshield made in Calgary?

Yes. Euroshield is manufactured by G.E.M. Inc., which has its headquarters and plant in southeast Calgary. The company has made rubber roofing from recycled tires since 1999.

Will hail damage a Euroshield roof?

Every Euroshield profile has a UL 2218 Class 4 rating, the highest impact class, and Euroshield’s warranty covers hail up to 2 inches in diameter. No roof is indestructible, so we still recommend an inspection after a major storm.

How much does a Euroshield roof cost?

Euroshield prices Beaumont Shake between asphalt shingles and premium roofs such as cedar and metal. Your cost depends on the roof’s size, pitch and complexity and any deck repairs, so we quote every roof after measuring it.