ASTM D3018-00

Standard Specification for Class A Asphalt Shingles Surfaced with Mineral Granules

SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers granule-surfaced asphalt roofing shingles that meet the conditions for Class A fire test, behavior on heating and wind testing of Type I shingles.  
1.2 Shingles meeting this specification are intended to be applied with a headlap of not less than 51mm (2 in.).
1.3 The values stated in acceptable metric units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are provided for information purposes only.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 09-Nov-2000
• ICS: 91.100.15 - Mineral materials and products
• Technical Committee: D08 - Roofing and Waterproofing
• Drafting Committee: D08.02 - Steep Roofing Products and Assemblies

Relations

• Replaced By: ASTM D3018-03 - Standard Specification for Class A Asphalt Shingles Surfaced with Mineral Granules
• Effective Date: 10-Jan-2003
• Referred By: ASTM E3355-23 - Standard Guide for Characterization of Coal Combustion Products (CCPs) in Storage Area(s) for Beneficial Use
• Effective Date: 10-Nov-2000
• Referred By: ASTM E108-20a - Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Roof Coverings
• Effective Date: 10-Nov-2000

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: D 3018 – 00
Standard Specification for
Class A Asphalt Shingles Surfaced with Mineral Granules
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 3018; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.
1. Scope pletely surfaced on the weather side with mineral granules
embedded in the coating.
1.1 This specification covers granule-surfaced asphalt roof-
5.2 The hot asphaltic material used to saturate or impregnate
ing shingles that meet the conditions for Class A fire test,
and coat the organic felt or glass mat(s) may be compounded
behavior on heating and wind testing of Type I shingles.
with a mineral stabilizer.
1.2 Shingles meeting this specification are intended to be
5.3 The reverse side of the shingles shall be covered with a
applied with a headlap of not less than 51 mm (2 in.).
suitable material to prevent the shingles from sticking together
1.3 The values stated in acceptable metric units are to be
in the package.
regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are
5.4 Type I shingles shall have a factory-applied adhesive
provided for information purposes only.
that will seal the shingles together after application.
2. Referenced Documents
6. Physical Requirements
2.1 ASTM Standards:
6.1 Shingles shall not stick together in the package so as to
D 228 Test Methods for Asphalt Roll Roofing, Cap Sheets,
2 cause damage upon being unpacked at ambient temperatures
and Shingles
above 10° C (50°F).
D 1079 Terminology Relating to Roofing, Waterproofing,
6.2 Loss and Behavior on Heating—There shall be not more
and Bituminous Materials
than 1.5 % average loss of volatile matter, and the granular
D 3161 Test Method for Wind Resistance of Asphalt
surfacing shall not slide more than 1.6 mm ( ⁄16 in.).
Shingles
6.3 Fire Test Classification—Shingles shall pass all of the
E 108 Test Methods for Fire Tests of Roof Coverings
Class A fire exposure tests.
3. Terminology
6.4 Wind Resistance—Type I shingles shall pass the wind-
resistance test (see 9.1.3).
3.1 Definition:
3.1.1 glass mat—for testing purposes in accordance with
7. Dimensions and Permissible Variations
Test Methods D 228, glass mat shall be considered as felt.
7.1 The form and size of the shingles shall be as agreed
3.2 For definitions of terms used in this specification, see
upon by the purchaser and seller.
Terminology D 1079.
7.2 The shingles shall not vary in length more than 6 3.2
4. Classification mm ( ⁄8 in.) from nominal dimensions established for each size,
except that the length of shingles without cutouts shall not vary
4.1 Asphalt shingles covered by this specification are of two
more than 6 6.4 mm ( ⁄4 in.). The width of the shingles shall
types:
not vary more than 6 6.4 mm ( ⁄4 in.).
4.1.1 Type I—Self-sealing.
4.1.2 Type II—Non-self-sealing.
8. Workmanship, Finish, and Appearance
5. Materials and Manufacture
8.1 The organic felt or glass mat(s) shall be uniformly
saturated or impregnated with asphalt and shall show no
5.1 The shingles covered by this specification shall consist
untreated spots at any point upon cutting 50-mm (2-in.) wide
of organic felt or glass mat(s) saturated or impregnated and
strips at random across the entire width of the shingle and
coated on both sides with a hot asphaltic material and com-
splitting them open for their full length.
8.2 The weather surface shall be uniform in finish and may
This specification is under the jurisdiction
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