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Title
Understanding asphalt shingle standards
Date
2/2021
Author(s)
Mark Graham
Page(s)
22-24
Keyword(s)
asphalt; shingles; resistance; building; code
Abstract
Although asphalt shingle products often are marketed and specified based on warranty durations, product and performance attribute standards also provide a useful way to differentiate among these products. Following is a brief overview of the standards applicable to asphalt shingle products.

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