US 12,735,894 B2 · Low penetration point asphalt reinforced glass mat and articles including the same

Abstract

Some embodiments of the present disclosure relate to an roofing shingle comprising a low penetration point asphalt reinforced glass mat. In some embodiments, the reinforced glass mat comprises a glass mat and a reinforcement material. In some embodiments, the glass mat comprises a web of glass fibers. In some embodiments, the reinforcement material is embedded into the web of glass fibers of the glass mat. In some embodiments, the reinforced glass mat comprises a sufficient amount of the reinforcement material, so as to result in a nail shank shear resistance of 13 lbs to 17 lbs, according to ASTM 1761 at 140° F. Methods of making the roofing shingle and methods of forming a roofing shingle from the roofing shingle are also disclosed herein.

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Dependent claims

A roofing shingle, comprising:

a reinforced glass mat,
wherein the reinforced glass mat comprises:
a glass mat,
wherein the glass mat comprises a web of glass fibers;
and
a first asphalt material on at least a portion of the glass mat,
wherein the first asphalt material is at least partially embedded into the web of glass fibers,
wherein the first asphalt material has a first penetration point measured in accordance with ASTM D-5;
and
a second asphalt material on the reinforced glass mat,
wherein the second asphalt material is different from the first asphalt material,
wherein the second asphalt material is located on at least a portion of an upper surface of the reinforced glass mat,
wherein the second asphalt material has a second penetration point measured in accordance with ASTM D-5,
wherein the second penetration point is greater than the first penetration point.

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Low penetration point asphalt reinforced glass mat and articles including the same

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