{"id":1512,"date":"2018-07-31T12:12:36","date_gmt":"2018-07-31T09:12:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.utires.com\/articles\/?p=1512"},"modified":"2024-12-10T11:59:51","modified_gmt":"2024-12-10T08:59:51","slug":"why-do-they-put-tires-on-roofs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.utires.com\/articles\/why-do-they-put-tires-on-roofs\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Do They Put Tires On Roofs"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span 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ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.utires.com\/articles\/why-do-they-put-tires-on-roofs\/#Why_Do_They_Put_Tires_On_Roofs\" title=\"Why Do They Put Tires On Roofs\">Why Do They Put Tires On Roofs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.utires.com\/articles\/why-do-they-put-tires-on-roofs\/#TOP_5_STATES_WITH_THE_MOST_NUMBER_OF_MOBILE_HOMES\" title=\"TOP 5 STATES WITH THE MOST NUMBER OF MOBILE HOMES\">TOP 5 STATES WITH THE MOST NUMBER OF MOBILE HOMES<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.utires.com\/articles\/why-do-they-put-tires-on-roofs\/#Fish_Wives_Tales\" title=\"Fish Wives\u2019 Tales\">Fish Wives\u2019 Tales<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.utires.com\/articles\/why-do-they-put-tires-on-roofs\/#Is_A_Metal_Trailer_A_Lightning_Magnet\" title=\"Is A Metal Trailer A Lightning Magnet?\">Is A Metal Trailer A Lightning Magnet?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.utires.com\/articles\/why-do-they-put-tires-on-roofs\/#Recycled_Rubber\" title=\"Recycled Rubber\">Recycled Rubber<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.utires.com\/articles\/why-do-they-put-tires-on-roofs\/#Recycling_Old_Tires\" title=\"Recycling Old Tires\">Recycling Old Tires<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.utires.com\/articles\/why-do-they-put-tires-on-roofs\/#How_Much_of_the_Rubber_Can_be_Recovered\" title=\"How Much of the Rubber Can be Recovered?\">How Much of the Rubber Can be Recovered?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.utires.com\/articles\/why-do-they-put-tires-on-roofs\/#Rubber_Roof_Shingles\" title=\"Rubber Roof Shingles\">Rubber Roof Shingles<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.utires.com\/articles\/why-do-they-put-tires-on-roofs\/#Retrograding_Used_Tires\" title=\"Retrograding Used Tires\">Retrograding Used Tires<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.utires.com\/articles\/why-do-they-put-tires-on-roofs\/#Is_Retreading_Safe\" title=\"Is Retreading Safe?\">Is Retreading Safe?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.utires.com\/articles\/why-do-they-put-tires-on-roofs\/#Is_Retreading_Legal\" title=\"Is Retreading Legal?\">Is Retreading Legal?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.utires.com\/articles\/why-do-they-put-tires-on-roofs\/#Why_Put_Tires_On_Trailer_Roof\" title=\"Why Put Tires On Trailer Roof?\">Why Put Tires On Trailer Roof?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.utires.com\/articles\/why-do-they-put-tires-on-roofs\/#Roof_Rumble\" title=\"Roof Rumble\">Roof Rumble<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Do_They_Put_Tires_On_Roofs\"><\/span><strong>Why Do They Put Tires On Roofs<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To those who drive in rural areas, they might notice some tires on the roof not just on mobile homes but on stick-and-brick houses, which leave them wondering, \u201cWhy do they put tires on roofs?\u201d<\/p>\n<p>One may think that this phenomenon is exclusive to the south where there are more mobile homes per capita compared to anywhere else in the states. But it simply not true. Even if there\u2019s no data to support it, driving around the country would tell you that this observation is accurate.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TOP_5_STATES_WITH_THE_MOST_NUMBER_OF_MOBILE_HOMES\"><\/span>TOP 5 STATES WITH THE MOST NUMBER OF MOBILE HOMES<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: left;\"><b>1. South Carolina \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a018.8%<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: left;\"><b>2. North Carolina \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a016.8%<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: left;\"><b>3. New Mexico \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a016.6%<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: left;\"><b>4. West Virginia \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a016%<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: left;\"><b>5. Alabama \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a014%<\/b><\/p>\n<p>In the US, an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/magazine-24135022\">estimated 20 million people<\/a> live in mobile homes. Unfortunately, the stigma of living in a trailer still exists today. They are often accused of being dumb, lazy, and poor. To some extent, especially in the south, the correlation between the household income and trailer park living is clear. But in the Central United States, the stigma isn\u2019t as pronounced.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fish_Wives_Tales\"><\/span>Fish Wives\u2019 Tales<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Those who grew around in areas where the practice of putting tires on the roof is commonplace, there are several explanations given to curious kids. \u00a0When somebody asks why they put tires on mobile home roofs, they are always met with some interesting theories\u2014some plausible, some not so much.<\/p>\n<p>For example, rubber tires are supposed to cut the chance of a lighting hitting the mobile home or the trailer. Another explanation is they prevent the roof from being blown away by strong winds or tornadoes.<\/p>\n<p>The first theory is silly, of course. A lightning would just as likely burn the rubber more than anything else.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_A_Metal_Trailer_A_Lightning_Magnet\"><\/span>Is A Metal Trailer A Lightning Magnet?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A common misconception that still pervades today is that a metal roof will attract lightning during a thunderstorm. On the surface, there appears to be some truth to this belief. After all, metal is highly conductive. So it makes sense that a metal mobile home would be a lighting magnet, right?<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bdcnetwork.com\/blog\/are-metal-roofs-lightning-magnets\">Metal Construction Association<\/a> sought to clear the fallacy. In fact, not only are mobile homes safe during a lightning storm\u2014or at least a lighting won\u2019t strike them much more than it would a traditional house\u2014but they are actually safe when lighting <i>does<\/i> strike.<\/p>\n<p>The second explanation also doesn\u2019t pass the eye test. Actually, according to the<a href=\"https:\/\/globenewswire.com\/news-release\/2016\/08\/30\/868126\/0\/en\/Manufactured-Homes-are-as-Safe-as-Traditional-Homes-During-a-Storm.html\"> Manufactured Housing Institute<\/a>, mobile homes undergo stringent tests. In areas located in the middle of a hurricane path, mobiles homes are designed to withstand winds that rush 150 miles per hour. For Zone 3 areas, mobile homes are constructed to resist 163 miles per hour winds.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Recycled_Rubber\"><\/span>Recycled Rubber<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>People have been recycling rubber tires for years. So it\u2019s really no surprise for some houses to have unused tires on the roof. \u00a0The amount of scrap tires that the United States generates is staggering. And they end up everywhere, not just on landfills.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1513\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1513\" style=\"width: 548px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.utires.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/fjg.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"548\" height=\"366\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1513\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image source:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/614554\/scrap-tire-generation-share-by-type-in-the-united-states\/\"> statista.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/recyclenation.com\/2010\/06\/sea-rubber-truth-tire-recycling\/\">Recycle Nation<\/a>, a website dedicated to promoting recycling and reusing of product waste, an estimated 300 million scrap tires or end-of-life tires are being discarded every year. They are a huge burden to state coffers. For instance, in 2009, the State of New York spent $81 million to clean up the more than 11 million tires at the Fortino Tire Dump.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1518\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1518\" style=\"width: 176px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.utires.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/www.cityofhubbard-oh.gov_.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"176\" height=\"199\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1518\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image source: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cityofhubbard-oh.gov\">cityofhubbard-oh.gov<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>You might say, why tires on the roof, why can\u2019t we just burn them for energy?<\/p>\n<p>The simple answer: carbon emission.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s not ecologically sound to convert rubber for energy because the carbon emission is almost equal to the energy produced. To be fair, the technology used for this setup is quite advanced so the emissions are reduced to the minimal. It\u2019s just that the amount of work necessary to produce fuel is not ideal for the amount of output.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Recycling_Old_Tires\"><\/span>Recycling Old Tires<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1516\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1516\" style=\"width: 350px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.utires.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/ponderosasalvage.com_.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"350\" height=\"233\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1516\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image source: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ponderosasalvage.com\">ponderosasalvage.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>One way to recycle rubber tires is to convert them into rubberized asphalt. The US Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fhwa.dot.gov\/publications\/research\/infrastructure\/structures\/97148\/st1.cfm\">released a guideline<\/a> on the use of rubber tires for asphalt.<\/p>\n<p>Only about 10% of the scrap tires are being reused or retreaded. That leaves about 270 million from the estimated 300-million annual volume that has nowhere to go. More than 8 in 10 of the scrap rubber come from automobiles.<\/p>\n<p>As an aside, used tires specialists like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.utires.com\">United Tires<\/a> are doing their part to manage these scrap rubber. The Chicago-based company is helping extend the life of your automobile or truck tire by repairing and retreading. They also sell used tires that are a fraction of the cost of a new set.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Much_of_the_Rubber_Can_be_Recovered\"><\/span><strong>How Much of the Rubber Can be Recovered?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Federal Highway Administration said that more than half of the typical car tire can be recovered for recycling into asphalt road. An average tire has a weight of 20 pounds, and at least 12 pounds of this is synthetic and natural rubber. A truck tire, meanwhile, weighs 40 pounds and as much as 70% can be recovered for recycling.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1514\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1514\" style=\"width: 624px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.utires.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/setgdh-min.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"624\" height=\"351\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1514\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ustires.org\/whats-tire-0\">ustires.org<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The Arizona Department of Transportation started to institutionalize the use of recycled crumb rubber for asphalt rubber roads tracing back to the 1960s. The agency found that not only does the program contribute to getting rid of the old and unused tires they also discovered that the road was also very sturdy. In fact, an original stretch of asphalt rubber from <a href=\"http:\/\/asphaltmagazine.com\/asphalt-rubber-pavement-moves-east-and-north\/\">Central Avenue to 7th Street<\/a> remained spotless for two decades.<\/p>\n<p>Since 1988, Phoenix already used up 15 million old tires and 4.2 million tons of asphalt rubber to reconstruct roads. Some 200 miles of highways and roads have been reinforced for an average of 1,750 old tires for every lane mile. One added benefit\u2014apart from the reduction in maintenance cost\u2014is safety since passing vehicles won\u2019t lose traction even in wet conditions.<\/p>\n<p>California, Texas, and Nevada have all followed suit in terms of using rubber asphalt for their roads. New Jersey also paved a portion of Route 95 with asphalt rubber with the main goal of cutting down the noise. Engineers believe that the resurfacing of a portion of the New Jersey road will extend it to 20 more years.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rubber_Roof_Shingles\"><\/span>Rubber Roof Shingles<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Another way to recycle is to convert scrap tires into rubber <a href=\"https:\/\/ilroofers.com\/\">roof shingles<\/a>. You know that shingles are made of concrete, wood or even steel but recycled rubber is another alternative that should get more attention than it\u2019s getting.<\/p>\n<p>Why tires on roof?<\/p>\n<p>We are referring here of the rubber shingles, and not the entire rubber tires perched on several roofs.<\/p>\n<p>For one, it\u2019s more durable than wood and it\u2019s cheaper by far. Most of the materials are composite rubber and other recyclables, which means you are doing your part for the environment apart from having a roof that is low-maintenance.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Retrograding_Used_Tires\"><\/span>Retrograding Used Tires<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Every tire has a maximum capacity and rated performance. Caring for your tires will ensure that it will go beyond its maximum lifespan, although that\u2019s not really recommended for safety reasons. \u00a0Most tire manufacturers have their own recommended speed rating, depending on the type of vehicle you have and the load it carries. Weather and driving conditions also play a part in the lifespan of your tire.<\/p>\n<p>A tire load index, meanwhile, refers to the amount of weight that your tire can carry when the air pressure is at its highest based on the manual. If you are carrying consistent heavy load, it\u2019s better to upgrade your tire that has a higher load index. In load index, the higher the number, the greater the weight it can carry.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.utires.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/zsdfdfhh.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"596\" height=\"343\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Retreading or recapping refers to the process of restoring worn tires. They are a popular option because it\u2019s very affordable compared to buying a new one.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Retreading_Safe\"><\/span><em>Is Retreading Safe?<\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The concern is understandable because, after all, you are relying on old tires to bring you to safety. However, there\u2019s really no cause for worry considering the rigorous check and screening that each tire goes through before the recapping.<\/p>\n<p>Think about it, companies who deal with used tires are staking their reputation with every sale. A blown recapped tire will be damaging to the company, regardless of whether it\u2019s their fault or not.<\/p>\n<p>Each tire will be inspected for wear and tear. The main purpose is to determine if it\u2019s still road worthy. Second, the rubber will be buffed to take out the old tread. What\u2019s left is the under-tread. The next step is to put on the new tread over the buffed shell. The company can even replicate the original design of the used tire.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Retreading_Legal\"><\/span><em>Is Retreading Legal?<\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Retreading is perfectly legal. There\u2019s no rule that outlaws the practice. You can either have your tires recapped or buy used tires from specialists like United Tires. If done right, they are as safe as new tires, especially with the technology that these companies adopt today.<\/p>\n<p>Retreading will allow car owners to use their old tires instead of dumping them on the landfill. Remember the 300 million scrap tires generated every year? Doing your part not to contribute to the waste will go a long way to protect the environment.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Put_Tires_On_Trailer_Roof\"><\/span>Why Put Tires On Trailer Roof?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Now, we are back to our original question. In developing countries, you will see worn tires and even rocks on top of shanties and shacks. There\u2019s no doubt what those heavy objects are there for. The construction of the makeshift homes is unreliable at best. Strong winds will blow away those tin sheets like they were made of paper.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1517\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1517\" style=\"width: 361px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.utires.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/www.carid_.com_.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"361\" height=\"242\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1517\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image source: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.carid.com\">carid.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Why tires on trailer roofs? The concept remains the same. In the south, thunderstorms typically precipitate strong winds. When one tin sheet will blow off, it will typically bring with it another panel or two. Pretty soon, they would find themselves without a roof. A used tire is a cost-effective way to hold the tin sheets down.<\/p>\n<p>For instance, in East Texas, it\u2019s much harder to find rocks than it is to pick up old tires. So it\u2019s more common to find rubber on top of mobile homes and trailers. It\u2019s not clear when this practice came about. Certainly, there\u2019s no documented evidence that will point to the origins of the practice. But it\u2019s already part of Americana.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Roof_Rumble\"><\/span>Roof Rumble<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Perhaps the main reason why these tires are there is to prevent what is called a \u201cRoof Rumble.\u201d The way the roof is constructed, particularly in older trailers, is that they are fixed to the sides of the mobile home. The thin metal is supported by braces and trusses that are spaced far apart. As a result, the structural integrity of the roof is questionable.<\/p>\n<p>Different mobile homes produce different noises. Under intense heat, the thin panels may rumble. Other trailer owners will also hear a popping sound on the sides of their mobile home as a result of the metal expanding. Before, people used to install rumble screws, which did solve the problem of the Roof Rumble a bit. But then again, they were actually drilling holes into the roof membrane.<\/p>\n<p>The mystery of why they put tires on trailer roofs is actually for very pragmatic reasons. They prevent the roof from making that rumbling sound when the sun is at its zenith. It\u2019s definitely safer than drilling a hole in the roof. Secondly, they reportedly prevent the roof from being blown clean in the event of strong winds.<\/p>\n<p>Myths have been created surrounding these tires on the roof. It\u2019s part of the charm of rural life. You can probably stop to ask the owners, \u201cWhy put tires on trailer roof?\u201d and you will likely get a different answer depending on the community and the state you find yourself in. It would be interesting to trace the history of the practice. For now, however, you can just enjoy the sight of tires on the roof when you drive cross country. And when you do find these old tires on somebody else\u2019s roof, you can just nod your head in appreciation. 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