Abstract: An improved inorganic fiber based roofing shingle for use in both high and low temperature environments is prepared by pre-coating an inorganic fibrous substrate with a polymer/bitumen composition prior to the application of a conventional asphalt or bitumen top coat, wherein the polymer content of the bitumen/polymer pre-coat composition ranges from about 3 to 99% by weight.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 5, 1983
Date of Patent:
October 3, 1989
Assignee:
Genstar Building Materials Company
Inventors:
Charles A. Pagen, George Stepien, Jr., Paul A. Morris