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Testing standards for slate roofing

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Abstract
Over the last two decades, new standards have been developed to address quality issues for slate roofing. Since roofing slate comes from different quarries, regions, and countries, now more than ever the slate needs to be compared with regard to durability and quality.
Date
10/2008
Author(s)
Matt Hicks
Page(s)
38-41
Keyword(s)
slate roofing; weathering; water absorption; ASTM standard; ASTM C217; ASTM C121; ASTM C120;


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