The Science Behind Roof Rejuvenation
Roof rejuvenation isn’t a gimmick — it’s materials science. An independent 57-page white paper documents how GoNano™ restores aged asphalt shingles to code-level performance, verified by FTIR molecular analysis and the same UL & ASTM standards used to rate new roofs.
Old roofs fail from the inside out
The industry has had three ways to deal with an aging asphalt roof — and each misses the real problem:
- Full replacement — effective, but costly and environmentally wasteful.
- Film-forming coatings — sit on the surface; can raise durability, adhesion, vapor-permeability, and fire-classification concerns.
- Bio-oil (soy) rejuvenators — penetrate shallowly and don’t last.
None of them fix the molecular-level degradation inside the asphalt binder — the oxidation and stiffening that actually govern how a shingle fails.
A materials-science approach
GoNano is a cold-applied, nano-engineered treatment that penetrates below the shingle surface and interacts within the asphalt binder matrix itself.
Penetrates
Nano-silica particles and a bio-oil carrier travel into the binder — not just onto the surface.
Re-bonds
Silane coupling agents form interfacial bonds and re-balance the aged binder chemistry (SARA).
Reinforces
Nano-scale reinforcement and delayed oxidative aging — mechanisms documented in nano-engineered asphalt systems.
Built on advanced nano-silica and silane chemistry — the same class of materials science used across aerospace and defense-grade applications.
Tested to the Same Standards as New Roofs
Over $1M in third-party testing — measured against untreated, age-matched control shingles under identical lab conditions.
| Category | Standard | GoNano on an Aged Roof |
|---|---|---|
| Impact Resistance | UL 2218 | EXCEED — Class 3 after one coat, Class 4 after two |
| Wind Resistance | ASTM D3161 | ~110 mph, no tab lift or adhesive failure |
| UV Resistance | ASTM D4329 | Withstands accelerated UV aging |
| Fire Rating | UL 790 / E108 | Maintains Class A (does not affect fire rating) |
| Chloride Resistance | NCHRP | Reduces chloride ingress up to 98.4% |
| Molecular verification | FTIR spectroscopy | Restored chemical aging indicators (Green Centre Canada, CNETE) |
What the paper does — and doesn’t — claim
We’d rather show you rigorous, transparent science than overpromise. The white paper is candid about exactly that:
Laboratory testing validates the mechanism and short-term performance under standardized conditions. The projected 10–15 year service-life extension is a mechanistic estimate — informed by peer-reviewed asphalt-aging literature and 2–3 years of field monitoring so far — not a guaranteed lifespan. Long-term, multi-climate validation is ongoing, with peer-reviewed publication planned for 2028–2031.
Independent white paper prepared for GoNano / Les Produits Go Nano Inc. by Jared Potter · Version 2.0, March 2026. This document does not constitute a warranty or guarantee of product performance.
Read the Full White Paper
All 57 pages — the aging science, the nano-chemistry, the test data, and the appendices — free to download and share.
Ideal for homeowners doing their homework, insurance adjusters, and roofing partners.
See the Science on Your Own Roof
A drone assessment shows your roof’s real condition — and whether GoNano rejuvenation is right for it.
- Drone roof assessment — engineering-grade condition report
- Honest answer — protect, repair, or replace; the data decides
- Written warranty — 5, 10, or 15 years depending on your roof
