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hingle & shake questions
On commercial buildings, which are individually rated, substantial savings are possible, however. The amount of saving would vary from one structure to another.
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A: ls an increased strictness expected in local fire codes throughout the country?
In the long term, yes, but it will be an evolutionary process, reflecting increased population density, improved and lowercost treating techniques and similar developments.
Q: How is the maintenance aspect of the wood roofs affected when the product is fire-treated?
A: There is no difference in maintenance.
Q: Who established the criteria for pressure-treated shakes and shingles?
A: They were established many years ago by Underwriters Laboratories (UL-790) and adopted by American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM-E108) and further adopted by the International Conference of Building Officials (Uniform Building Code Standard 32-7).
