What are the differences between the engineering resin materials ASA and ABS used in synthetic resin shingles?

The surface of synthetic resin shingles is coated with an engineering resin material, ASA, which has anti-aging, anti-fading, and anti-ultraviolet properties. This significantly affects the lifespan of the resin shingles. However, there are good and bad ASA engineering resin materials; the price of high-quality ASA engineering resin is 3-5 times the price of cheap ASA engineering resin.

Moreover, high-quality ASA engineering resin can ensure that synthetic resin shingles do not fade for decades of use, while cheap ASA engineering resin has poor anti-aging performance and is prone to fading.

1. On the market, some unscrupulous merchants use ABS material to substitute for ASA engineering resin. It is even cheaper than the worst ASA. Some resin shingle manufacturers use ABS material instead of ASA engineering resin in the production process of resin shingles. Such products have extremely short lifespans and will fade and age within less than a year.

2. The weather resistance of ASA engineering resin is several dozen times better than that of ABS. On the contrary, the lifespan of ABS materials is short, and they are prone to fading and cracking (the brittle point temperature is -5℃).

3. Another point that cannot be ignored is that many resin tile manufacturers, when discussing the two materials ASA and ABS, implicitly include a condition, which is the difference between new materials, fillers, and recycled materials. Generally speaking, ABS materials are typically made from recycled materials, while ASA is made from new materials; however, there are also new and semi-new components. Therefore, when making a purchase, you must carefully distinguish.

In conclusion, when choosing synthetic resin tiles, it is essential to have a thorough understanding of the relevant knowledge about resin tiles and select a reputable resin tile manufacturer with relevant qualifications and certificates.