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Roof shingle granules.

Over the years granules begin to erode and fall off. Contains a uv blocker that protects against damaging sunlight improving the durability of the membranes and the system color lock ceramic firing helps maintain the true shingle color weather resistant and designed to meet industry and code requirements. 3m roofing granules overview applying 3m science to our innovative roofing granules we offer sustainable solutions to homeowners manufactures and contractors. Some other aging clues are curling at shingle corners lack of tab adhesion and broken off pieces as the shingles get more brittle with age.

Check other stores closed. Roof shingles are covered in tiny colored chips known as granules. Granules serve several critical purposes and if shingles are deteriorating it may be time for repairs to keep your roof functional. These granules help to protect the asphalt from harsh environmental conditions such as uv light and heavy rains.

While granules were first developed in the early 1900s it wasn t until the 1970s that manufacturers developed an algae resistant coating. Why you need granules on roof shingles 1. Once this erosion of the granule has taken place the life of the shingle is basically over. Ca prop 65 pdf.

Item 240789 model 4302208. Actual net contents lbs 0. Benefits of mineral shield roofing granules include. Available in a wide array of colors classic granules are essential to the beauty and durability of any roof.

Our specialty granules offer unique performance features for asphalt shingles stone coated metal and low slope cap sheets can reduce the urban heat island effect and pollution in smog ridden cities. Get pricing and availability.