ASTM C1225-23 - Standard Specification for Fiber-Cement Roofing Shingles, Shakes, and Slates
Standard Specification for Fiber-Cement Roofing Shingles, Shakes, and Slates
| Standard number: | ASTM C1225-23 |
| Released: | 01.12.2023 |
| Status: | Active |
| Pages: | 3 |
| Section: | 04.05 |
| Keywords: | breaking moment; color; density; efflorescence; fiber-cement; fiber-reinforced; finish; frost resistance; heat/rain test; inorganic fibers; inspection; length; mechanical properties; modulus of rupture; moisture content; organic fibers; physical properties; roofing; sampling; shakes; shingles; slates; thickness; tolerance; water absorption; water tightness; width; workmanship ; |
1.1 This specification covers fiber-cement shingles, shakes, and slates (roofing products) of nominally uniform thickness (non-tapered) and texture, including accessories designed to provide the weather-exposed surfaces on roofs of buildings.
1.2 This specification is not applicable to non-asbestos fiber-cement roofing shakes, shingles, and slates with designed varying profiles and thicknesses (Specification C1530), particle board (Terminology D1554), or cement-bonded particleboards (Specification BS 5669: Part 4) and (ISO 8335).
1.3 This specification does not include details of product installation or installed system performance. Refer to the manufacturer's installation literature for proper installation instructions, to Specification C1459 for roofing systems performance, and to Test Methods E108 for levels of fire resistance.
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.