ASTM C222-97(2003)
Historical Standard: ASTM C222-97(2003) Standard Specification for Asbestos-Cement Roofing Shingles
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ASTM C222
1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers asbestos-cement roofing shingles, including accessories, designed to provide the weather-exposed surfaces on roofs of buildings.
1.2 Shingles supplied under this specification are of the following types as to shape and method of application:
1.2.1 American Method Uniform thickness, generally rectangular in shape, with straight or irregular edges. They are intended to be laid with a minimum 2-in. (51-mm) head lap and with no side lap and to provide double coverage. They may be made either as individual or multiple units to simulate the appearance of individual shingles.
1.2.2 Strip Shingles Uniform thickness, various shapes and designs to provide top lap only and shingle coverage under the butt joints, with the design such that it provides only single coverage.
1.2.3 Dutch or Scotch Method (Including Ranch Design) Uniform thickness with straight or irregular edges and designed to be laid with a lap at the top and on one side of each shingle.
1.2.3.1 Dutch Square in shape.
1.2.3.2 Ranch Oblong-rectangular in shape, with the greater dimension horizontal.
1.2.4 French or Hexagonal Method Uniform thickness, square in shape, having at least three corners clipped to give the desired pattern when the shingles are laid with their diagonals perpendicular to the eave of the roof, with their apex sides lapped.
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values stated in parentheses are for information only.
2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.
ASTM Standards
C459 Test Methods for Asbestos-Cement Flat Products
Federal Standard
Fed.Std.No.123 Marking for Domestic Shipment (Civilian Agencies)Military Standard
MIL-STD-129 Marking for Shipment and StorageOther Documents
NationalMotorFreightKeywords
asbestos-cement; roofing shingles; shingles; Asbestos-cement--specifications; Roofing materials/applications--specifications; Shingles--specifications;
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 91.100.40 (Products in fibre-reinforced cement)
DOI: 10.1520/C0222-97R03
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