Journal Published Online: 01 May 1986
Volume 14, Issue 3

Measurement of Granule Coverage on Bituminous Roofing Surfaces

CODEN: JTEVAB

Abstract

Methods were developed to measure the exposed area of bitumen on a granule-covered roofing surface. They included traverse microscopical examination, image analysis technique, and photometric measurements. Three specially prepared samples were tested for granule coverage. One of the samples was further tested for the exposed area of bitumen after progressively removing granules from its surface. The study showed that the exposure of bitumen could be related to the loss of granules.

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Dutt, O
Division of Building Research, National Research Council of Canada, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Pages: 5
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Stock #: JTE11398J
ISSN: 0090-3973
DOI: 10.1520/JTE11398J