ASTM D225

This specification covers asphalt roofing in shingle form, composed of single or multiple thicknesses of organic felt saturated and coated on both sides with asphalt and surfaced on the weather side with mineral granules. Materials shall meet specified dimensional and physical property requirements such as mass, behavior on heating (loss of volatile matter, and sliding of granular surfacing), wind resistance, fire resistance, weight of displaced granules, pliability, and saturant/coating compatibility.

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1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers asphalt roofing in shingle form, composed of single or multiple thicknesses of organic felt saturated and coated on both sides with asphalt and surfaced on the weather side with mineral granules.

1.2 Shingles meeting this specification are intended to be applied with a headlap of not less than 51 mm (2 in.).

1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

2. Referenced Documents

ASTM Standards
D1079 Terminology Relating to Roofing and Waterproofing
D1370 Test Method for Contact Compatibility Between Asphaltic Materials (Oliensis Test)
D228 Test Methods for Sampling, Testing, and Analysis of Asphalt Roll Roofing, Cap Sheets, and Shingles Used in Roofing and Waterproofing
D3161 Test Method for Wind-Resistance of Asphalt Shingles (Fan-Induced Method)
D3462 Specification for Asphalt Shingles Made from Glass Felt and Surfaced with Mineral Granules
D4977 Test Method for Granule Adhesion to Mineral Surfaced Roofing by Abrasion
E108 Test Methods for Fire Tests of Roof Coverings

Index Terms

asphalt shingles; organic felt; roofing; shingles

Citing ASTM Standards

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