GoNano is the first North American company to offer a sealant that replaces all traditional options. Its nanosilica technology has been tested and refined for decades. This advanced formula delivers stronger durability and better long-term savings than standard asphalt shingle treatments.
Permanent Structure Modification
GoNano doesn't just coat your roof—it transforms it at the molecular level. Once applied, the "GoNano Effect" triggers a reaction that fuses organic and inorganic materials into resilient new chemical bonds called S1 particles. These particles dive deep into the asphalt pores and weave outward, locking your shingles together to create a stronger, unified defense against the elements.
• Increased resistance to hail storms and high winds
• Cleans and prevents the growth of algae
• Prevention and reduction of walter infiltration
• Preserving and regenerating shingle color
• Maintaining granule composition
• Effective evacuation of ice and snow
In Alberta, the home insurance landscape is shaped by some of the most volatile weather in Canada—from severe hailstorms to extreme temperature swings. Because of this, your roof’s condition is the single most important factor in determining your coverage eligibility, premiums, and how much you’ll actually be paid in the event of a claim. To protect your home and your wallet, it’s essential to understand the local “rules of the game” and how proactive protection with NanoRevive integrates into your insurance strategy.
Unlike other regions with strict mandates, Alberta’s “roof rules” are primarily about depreciation and valuation. Most Alberta insurers change how they treat your roof once it hits the 15-to-20-year mark.
Replacement Cost vs. Actual Cash Value (ACV): When your roof is young (typically under 15 years), most policies provide “Replacement Cost” coverage—meaning they pay for a brand-new roof if it’s damaged by a covered peril like hail.
The 15-Year Shift: Once an asphalt shingle roof reaches 15 or 16 years of age, many Alberta insurers (including major providers like SGI Canada and Aviva) switch to Actual Cash Value. This means they deduct depreciation based on the roof’s age. If a hailstorm hits a 20-year-old roof, you might only receive a fraction of the cost to replace it, leaving you with a massive out-of-pocket bill.
The “Uninsurable” Threshold: In Alberta’s high-risk hail zones, some insurers may refuse to offer any wind or hail coverage at all—or may refuse to renew your policy entirely—if the roof is over 20 years old and shows signs of deterioration.
Insurers don’t just look at a calendar; they look at risk factors specific to the Canadian Prairies:
Hail Resistance: Are your shingles Class 4 impact-rated?
Granule Loss: Is the asphalt becoming brittle and exposed to UV?
Maintenance History: Can you prove the roof has been cared for?
If an insurer suspects your roof is “end-of-life,” they may demand a professional inspection. If the roof fails, you could be forced into a costly replacement just to keep your home insurance active.
Standard Homeowners Insurance in Alberta covers:
Sudden and Accidental Damage: Significant hailstorms (the #1 cause of Alberta claims), windstorms tearing off shingles, and fire.
Weight of Ice/Snow: Sudden collapse or damage from heavy snow loads.
It does NOT usually cover:
Wear and Tear: Gradual deterioration, cracking, or curling due to age.
Lack of Maintenance: If a leak is caused by years of neglect rather than a single storm, the claim will likely be denied.
Seepage/Slow Leaks: Most policies exclude damage that occurs over a long period.
The rising cost of premiums and the “ACV trap” make documenting and extending your roof’s life critical. NanoRevive is Alberta’s solution to shifting the odds back in your favor.
Insurers often assume a 15-year-old roof is “done.” NanoRevive provides a professional assessment and treatment that proves your shingles are still flexible, functional, and protected. This documented remaining useful life can be vital during a policy renewal or a claim dispute.
NanoRevive uses advanced nanotechnology to penetrate deep into the shingles, restoring the essential oils that keep them flexible. This directly counters the dry, brittle nature of Alberta roofs that leads to easy hail shattering and wind uplift. A treated roof is a lower-risk roof.
By adding 10–15 years of life to your roof, NanoRevive helps you maintain a roof that looks and performs like a younger surface. This proactive maintenance shows insurers you are mitigating risk, which can be the difference between a denied renewal and continued coverage.
Why spend $15,000+ on a full replacement just because an insurer is nervous about the age of your shingles? NanoRevive restores the protective properties of your roof at a fraction of the cost, keeping you in the “Replacement Cost” window longer and delaying the transition to “Actual Cash Value.”
The Bottom Line: Don’t let the Alberta weather—or your insurance company—dictate your roof’s expiration date. Proactive protection with NanoRevive turns your roof from a liability into a long-term asset.
In the coming years, the effects of climate change will mean an increase in severity of hail storms. Impact-resistant shingles will be a necessity for protection against increased frequency and strength of future storms.
GoNano’s technology provides a major innovation that transforms traditional roofs into hailstorm resistant roofs at a fraction of the cost of hailstorm resistant shingles.
We are the first and only company to offer this technology to the residential and commercial market.
GoNano has been tested to comply with the highest North American standards.
In addition, GoNano’s technology is completely safe for the environment and poses no threat to human health.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration categorized GoNano’s technology as “quickly biodegradable”, “no bioaccumulation potential”, and “no harm to aquatic organisms”.