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Guide 2: Asphalt Roofing

 

Asphalt shingles are the most commonly used type of roof covering for pitched roofs. The overlapping design of their installation directs water downward from one shingle to the next to the edge of the roof where usually the system discharges the water to the downspouts. Asphalt shingles, also known as composition shingles, are so widely used because of their moderate cost, light weight (compared to wood, slate or tile), their durability and ease of installation. In installations, the normal shingles are overlapped to produce a total roofing weight of about 240 pounds per roofing square. The shingles are surfaced on the top side with mineral granules to provide protection from the elements and an element of fire resistance. The shingles do allow moisture to escape from attic areas in vapor form.

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