Abacus Construction Index
USA: Roofing Shingles: Roofing Shingle Manufacturers
ABOUT ROOFING SHINGLES
There are two main types of roofing shingle: wood shingles and asphalt shingles.
Western Red Cedar is a popular material for wood roofing shingles. The shingles may be Handsplit and Resawn, Tapersplit, Straight-split, or Tapersawn. Hip and Ridge Units are also available. The term Shakes is used to describe more rustic, rough-hewn shingles. Shingles and Shakes come in varying lengths, usually 16, 18 or 24 inches, and in random widths.
Asphalt shingles are available in three mainf orms: organic asphalt shingles, laminated organic asphalt shingles, and fiberglass asphalt shingles.
Organic asphalt shingles are made from paper or felt saturated with asphalt to make it waterproof. A top coating is applied, and ceramic granules are then embedded. The granules may contain a portion of copper or tin to discourage moss growth on the roof. Laminated asphalt shingles are made from two distinct layers. They are heavier, more expensive, and more durable than normal organic asphalt shingles.
Fiberglass asphalt shingles are based on a fiberglass reinforcing mat, to which is applied asphalt with mineral fillers. Fiberglass reinforcement was developed as an alternative to the traditional asbestos paper reinforcement.
Please also see our USA Product Guides on Asphalt Shingles, Cedar Shingles, and Solar Shingles.
LEADING USA ROOFING SHINGLE MANUFACTURERS
The following leading asphalt shingle manufacturers have comprehensive websites, with information on all aspects of asphalt shingles, including online catalogs, colors and materials for asphalt shingles, and care and maintenance of asphalt shingles.
Valley Lumber Sales: Roofing Shingles. Valley Lumber Sales, based in Knoxville, Tennessee, has been a leading distributor of Western Red Cedar Shakes and Red Cedar Shingles since 1973. The products are suitable for application as roofing shingles and as siding. Roofing shingles are available in 16", 18" and 24" lengths. Thickness is approximately half an inch. Roofing Shakes are available in three forms: Heavy Split & Resawn, Medium Split & Resawn, and Tapersawn. A Split and Resawn Shake is sawn on the backside, with the face being naturally split, giving it a highly textured surface on the outside.
CertainTeed: Roofing Shingles. CertainTeed, which is headquartered in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, is a large North American manufacturer of building materials. It is a subsidiary of Saint Gobain of France, which has 26,000 employees in North America. CertainTeed is a leading manufacturer of asphalt roofing shingles. Its product range is classified into Luxury Asphalt Shingles, Designer Asphalt Shingles, and Traditional Asphalt Shingles. Three products are available in fiberglass reinforced Impact Resistant version, capable of withstanding a 2" steel ball, dropped from 20 feet, without cracking.
GAF: Roofing Shingles. GAF Materials Corporation, headquartered in Wayne, New Jersey, is a leading manufacturer of asphalt roofing shingles. Its product range is classified into Good Asphalt Shingles, Better Asphalt Shingles, and Best Asphalt Shingles. The Better Asphalt Shingles category offers an option of an impact-resistant backing. The basic Asphalt Roofing Shingles are available in 23 colors, incuding: Ash Brown, Cedar Shake, Charcoal, Cypress Tan, Desert Sand, and Dove Gray. The website contains instructional videos, a Virtual Home Remodeler, and a section of Roofing ABCs.
USEFUL LINKS RELEVANT TO ROOFING SHINGLES
Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association
National Roofing Contractors Association
CONSTRUCTION PRODUCT DIRECTORIES
The following recommended websites contain information on construction products, including standard specifications, manufacturers' specs, and CAD details: 4specs, Arcat, Arcom, First Source, Sweets.
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