Asphalt Shingle Roof Specifications

More than 70 of all houses in north america are covered in asphalt roof shingles.

Asphalt shingle roof specifications.

Find gaf s specifications for timberline hdz here. Astm e 108 standard test methods for fire tests of roof coverings. Astm d 4586 standard specification for asphalt roof cement asbestos free. We can even help you find a professional to install it.

The series highlights our popular duration shingles along with up to 7 other duration styles depending on where you live that feature unique performance characteristics. Asphalt shingles can be installed on roof slopes of 2 12 to 4 12 if special procedures are followed for underlayment see details at roofing underlayment best practices or see comments on page 54 in the printed text best practices guide. 1 2 references continued standards and building codes. Low slope roof specifications for asphalt shingle roofs.

Roofs with slopes greater than 4 12 require only one layer of underlayment. Roofing nails long note. Or stapled with crown width length per manuf. Furnish and install new aluminum coil stock to cover all fascia and roof trim.

All shingles shall be installed by galv. This type of roof shingle consist of a fiberglass mat saturated on both sides with hot asphalt. Experience the total owens corning roofing system and high quality roofing shingles. Seal down each shingle at time of application with three 25 mm 1 inch diameter approx.

Yes meets astm d3462 requirements. Astm d 4869 standard specification for asphalt saturated organic felt shingle underlayment used in roofing. Here s a closeup view of an asphalt roof shingle. Astm c 1549 standard test method for determination of.

4 per shingle minimum 6 per shingle in high wind areas and the coast line. Verify color with owner. Owens corning produces high quality asphalt coating asphalt sealants and adhesives for asphalt shingles. Let owens corning help you determine when it is time for a new roof and then let us help you choose the shingles for your roof that are right for you.

Section r301 2 1 requires that asphalt shingles be designed in accordance with section. The irc permits the installation of asphalt shingles on continuous sheathing for roofs with slopes as low as 2 12. Duration series shingles are unrivaled by any other architectural shingles because they feature our patented surenail technology a technological breakthrough in shingle design. Size and thickness of a quarter spots of asphalt plastic cement placed under the shingle 51 mm 2 inches above the bottom edge and equally spaced along the shingle.

The short simple answer is 2 12 has traditionally been considered the absolute minimum acceptable roof slope suitable for asphalt shingles.