asphalt shingle
Tarry roofing piece
An asphalt shingle is a roofing material made of fiberglass or felt saturated with asphalt and coated with mineral granules.
Asphalt shingles are the most common roofing choice in North America—inexpensive, easy to install, and available in various colors and styles: The contractor recommended architectural asphalt shingles for better wind resistance.
Small discrete particles
- fiberglassReinforced woven strand composite
- matFlat floor covering
- tarFile bundling utility
- adhesive stripSticky wound covering
backing · laminate · architectural · dimensional · organic · mineral · cool roof · reflective
Installing overhead shelter material
- nailsMetal fasteners, finger coverings
- underlaymentBase layer beneath flooring
- flashingRepeated brief illumination
- feltCompressed fiber textile
decking · rafters · trusses · courses · drip edge · soffit · fascia · valley
Making impervious to moisture
- weatherproofingProtection from outdoor conditions
- barrierObstruction preventing passage
- sealantGap-blocking substance
- fire resistanceCapacity to withstand combustion
wind resistance · impact resistance · UV protection · moisture barrier · leak prevention · storm damage
Duration of existence
- warrantyFormal repair promise
- lifespanTotal existence duration
- weatherproofResistant to outdoor elements
- resilientAble to recover quickly
curling · cracking · blistering · fading · wear · aging · brittleness · freeze-thaw
granules
Small discrete particles
- fiberglassReinforced woven strand composite
- matFlat floor covering
- tarFile bundling utility
adhesive strip · backing · laminate · architectural · dimensional · organic · mineral · cool roof · reflective
roofing
Installing overhead shelter material
- nailsMetal fasteners, finger coverings
- underlaymentBase layer beneath flooring
- flashingRepeated brief illumination
felt · decking · rafters · trusses · courses · drip edge · soffit · fascia · valley · ladder
waterproofing
Making impervious to moisture
- weatherproofingProtection from outdoor conditions
- barrierObstruction preventing passage
- sealantGap-blocking substance
fire resistance · wind resistance · impact resistance · UV protection · moisture barrier · leak prevention · storm damage
longevity
Duration of existence
- warrantyFormal repair promise
- lifespanTotal existence duration
- weatherproofResistant to outdoor elements
resilient · curling · cracking · blistering · fading · wear · aging · brittleness · freeze-thaw · lifetime
asphalt shingleclay tile
Fired earth roofing unit
metal roofing · terracotta tile · copper roofing · cedar shake · concrete tile
asphalt, shingle, asphalts, asphalted, asphalting, shingles, shingled, shingling