Grand Junction, Colorado / Compare treatments
Not all roof rejuvenation is the same in Grand Junction.
Every rejuvenation product promises to revive your shingles. Here is how the ShingleLock treatment we use compares with the two other common technologies, solvent-style soy methyl esters and nanosilica coatings, in plain English.
Why shingles get brittle
Asphalt shingles stay flexible because of natural oils in the asphalt. At 4,586 feet, with 300 days of sun, a July UV index of 11, and air this dry, those oils bake and evaporate out faster here than in most of the country. What is left turns stiff, curls, cracks, and sheds the granules that protect the roof.
Every rejuvenation product is trying to fix that. The real question is how deep, and how well, each one does it.
Oil loss
Light oils evaporate and wash away.
Oxidation
UV and heat harden the asphalt.
Clumping
Hardened parts cluster and turn brittle.
Side by side
We compare technologies, not companies. Figures come from each manufacturer's published materials and publicly listed pricing. Your roof's price is set after inspection.
| What matters | What we use: ShingleLock | Soy methyl ester treatments | Nanosilica treatments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Active ingredient | Epoxidized soybean oil, full triglyceride | Soy methyl ester, a biodiesel-type solvent | Synthetic nanosilica in a water carrier |
| Molecule / particle size | 2 to 5 nm | ~5 to 15 nm | 40 to 60 nm |
| Replaces lost oils | Yes, restores the flexible oil phase | Yes, softens and rehydrates | No oil in pure nanosilica, add-on bio-oil needed |
| Chemically reacts with aged asphalt | Epoxide groups bond to oxidized sites | Works mainly as a physical solvent | Fills surface pores, no oil restoration |
| Plant based | Natural soybean oil, minimal processing | Soy derived, chemically split | Synthetically manufactured |
| Published independent testing | 12 categories, accredited lab (CERTERRA) | One university flexibility study | Mostly proprietary, some hail testing |
| Typical price, 2,000 sq ft roof | $2,000 to $3,000 | $2,800 to $5,500 | $1,700 to $2,900 |
Molecule size. Shorter is better.
Bar length shows the upper end of each size range. Aging happens inside the shingle, not just on top, so smaller molecules reach the damage.
Honest pros and cons
ShingleLock
- Smallest molecules of the three, reaches aging inside the shingle
- Bonds chemically with oxidized asphalt
- Broadest published independent lab testing
- Newer name in some markets
- Not every roof qualifies
Soy methyl ester
- Established category with many applicators
- Restores some flexibility
- Acts mainly as a solvent rather than bonding
- Limited published independent testing
Nanosilica
- Often the lowest upfront price
- Some published hail testing
- Larger particles stay closer to the surface
- Does not replace lost oils on its own
Lab results
Tested by an independent, accredited lab.
ShingleLock was tested by CERTERRA, an accredited independent laboratory. The figures below are the manufacturer's reported lab results compared with untreated shingles. Real roofs vary.
+50%
Granule adhesion, 30-year shingles
+40%
Granule adhesion, 15-year shingles
+100%
Pliability
+85%
Stiffness
+50%
Flexibility
+16%
Tear strength
68% less
Flame spread
0% granule loss
Hail impact
+20%
Colour retention
0.02%
VOC emissions
See how your roof would respond.
Taylor will inspect your shingles free and tell you honestly whether rejuvenation makes sense, and if it does not, why.