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2. Not all roofing shingles are created equal: Here are options ...

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   Testing by Underwriters Laboratories or FM Approvals rates roofing materials from Class 1 to Class 4, with Class 4 representing the highest impact resistance. Malarkey shingles are tested by ...

3. Asphalt shingle - Wikipedia

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   UL 997 Wind Resistance of Prepared Roof Covering Materials class 1 is best Wind Resistance roof standard and ASTM D 3161 class F is best for bond strength. Hail damage: Hail storms can damage asphalt shingles. For impact resistance UL 2218 Class 4 is best. This increases survivability from hailstorms, but the shingles become more susceptible to ...

4. Roof shingle - Wikipedia

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   An asphalt shingle roof has flexible asphalt shingles as the ridge cap. Some roof shingles are non-combustible or have a better fire rating than others which influence their use, some building codes do not allow the use of shingles with less than a class-A fire rating to be used on some types of buildings. Due to increased fire hazard, wood ...

5. List of commercially available roofing materials - Wikipedia

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   Installation is very streamlined and a rapid process. Depending on the size of the roof and the experience of the crew, it is possible to remove old shingles and apply new ones on 2-3 houses in one day. Life span varies. Use only on slanted roofs. [4] Rubber shingle, an alternative to asphalt shingle, slate, shake or tile.

6. Warning signs your roof is not ready for spring storms - AOL

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   Roofer Joel Poulin of Ray St. Clair Roofing took us on an inspection to show us precisely what you should do to prevent costly repairs. "Check the seals, the flashing, the details underneath the ...

7. Hurricane-proof building - Wikipedia

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   [4] [5] The round design allows the wind to blow around the home, reducing the build-up of pressure on one side. [6] Additionally, with the roof and floors built using a radial truss array, that allows any potential energy from sustained winds to disperse across the entire structure instead of building up in one area.

8. Huge hailstorm causes extensive damage, could challenge ...

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   Hail spotter reports in the Carolinas on April 20, 2024. The largest preliminary hail spotter reports wer Huge hailstorm causes extensive damage, could challenge records in the Carolinas

9. Severe weather terminology (United States) - Wikipedia

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   4) Homes and businesses will likely have substantial roof and window damage. 5) Expect extensive tree damage and power line damage with widespread power outages. Hail (1.00" to 1.25") Damage to vehicles is expected. Alternate wording: Damage to vehicles is likely. Hail (1.50" to 2.50") (hail sizes of 1.75" to 2.50" classified as "Considerable" [69]