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Shingle Technology |
Basic
Facts About Today's Shingle Mats
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Fiberglass mats...
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Utilize modern Technology
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Have a consistent
formulation of the glass filers
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Are proven to be both
strong and durable
Organic Mats...
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Are Made primarily of
waste paper (cardboard, newspaper), wood fiber and other
"by-products"
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Contain trace
contaminants such as aluminum foil, plastic, and styrene
foam that can cause voids
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Can exhibit variation in
content and consistency from one production run to the next
Quality Mat is
Critical...
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It provides the
foundation that holds the shingle together!
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Construction Differences
Unlike fiberglass, organic mat requires
an extra saturating step---exposing the manufacturing process
to greater the risk of variation. Uneven saturation can
ultimately lead to curling, blistering or buckling, which can
affect the weather resistance of the finished shingle. And due
to the presence of voids in organic mats, complete saturation
is difficult.
Why
Fiberglass Technology is a better Choice
Organic Mat Almost Always Has
Voids...Fiberglass Mat Almost Never Has Voids
- Waste Materials, including aluminum
foil, plastic and styrene foam can't allow the perfect
saturation required to fill voids.
- The fiberglass process almost
guarantees that all voids are 100% filled.
Fiberglass Has More Protective
Asphalt Coating
- 1/3 more more face asphalt - which is
where you need it to protect the shingle.
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Typical organic shingles
spread fire up to 600% farther and faster than fiberglass
shingles in the underwriters Laboratories tests. |
GAF
Fiberglass Shingles Are Your Best And Safest Choice
Are Organic Shingles Bad?
Not necessarily.
However, the quality of raw materials used to produce organic mat has
diminished since the introduction of organic shingles: cotton rag has
been replaced by primarily waste paper formulas or even saw dust! Additionally,
either over- or under-saturating organic mat can result in problems. The
use of modern fiberglass technology reduces these manufacturing sensitivities
and risks.
GAF Is
Growing... Organic Is Shrinking
The GAF
Difference
Most Fully-Integrated
Manufacturer
GAF is the most fully-integrated
manufacturer of the critical elements for quality shingles, including
granules, fiberglass mat, and asphalt blending.
Professional Certification...
The most comprehensive Contractor
certification and business-building program in the industry!
Quality You Can Trust...
The GAF Weather Stopper 5-Part
Roofing System has earned the Good Housekeeping Seal. This Means that
Good Housekeeping stands behind the products in the Weather Stopper
System--a real marketing advantage for you!
 
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