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2. List of commercially available roofing materials - Wikipedia

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   A shingle is the generic term for an individual roofing unit that is applied with other such units in an overlapping fashion. [3] Wood shingle, shingles sawn from bolts of wood such as red cedar which has a useful performance life expectancy of up to 30 years. However, young growth red cedar has a short life expectancy and high cost.

3. Shingle weaver - Wikipedia

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   A shingle weaver (US) or shingler [1] (UK) is an employee of a wood products mill who engages in the creation of wooden roofing shingles or the closely related product known as "shakes." [ 2 ] In the Pacific Northwest region of the United States, historically the leading producer of this product, such shingles are generally made of Western Red ...

4. GAF Materials Corporation - Wikipedia

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   In 2007, GAF merged with Elk Corporation, a manufacturer of asphalt felts and coatings. [11] In 2011, GAF became the first roofing manufacturer to offer a Lifetime Limited Warranty on all laminated shingles. [5] [6] GAF Energy, a sister company which offers affordable integrated rooftop solar options, was launched in 2019. [12]

5. Siding (construction) - Wikipedia

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   Highly decorative wood-shingle siding on a house in Clatskanie, Oregon, U.S. Siding or wall cladding is the protective material attached to the exterior side of a wall of a house or other building. Along with the roof, it forms the first line of defense against the elements, most importantly sun, rain/snow, heat and cold, thus creating a stable ...

6. Owens Corning - Wikipedia

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   It is the world's largest manufacturer of fiberglass composites. [3] [4] It was formed in 1935 as a partnership between two major American glassworks, Corning Glass Works and Owens-Illinois. The company employs approximately 19,000 people around the world. [5] [6] Owens Corning has been a Fortune 500 company every year since the list was ...

7. Wood shingle - Wikipedia

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   In rural Scandinavia, wood shingles were a common roofing material until the 1950s. [disputed – discuss] Wood shingles are susceptible to fire and cost more than other types of shingle so they are not as common today as in the past. Distinctive shingle patterns exist in various regions created by the size, shape, and application method.