Abstract
Development of a new methodology for determining the wind resistance of asphalt shingles is ner completion and some asphalt shingle manufacturers are beginning to implement it. This article provides an overview of the existing method for determining and report asphalt shingles' wid resitances, describe the new methodology and how it's used, and point out the importance of proper asphalt shingle selection and application when using the new methodology.
Development of a new methodology for determining the wind resistance of asphalt shingles is ner completion and some asphalt shingle manufacturers are beginning to implement it. This article provides an overview of the existing method for determining and report asphalt shingles' wid resitances, describe the new methodology and how it's used, and point out the importance of proper asphalt shingle selection and application when using the new methodology.
Date
5/2006
5/2006
Author(s)
Mark Graham
Mark Graham
Page(s)
34-38
34-38
Keyword(s)
asphalt shingle; wind resistance
asphalt shingle; wind resistance