A standards organization that publishes technical standards for materials, testing and products used in construction.
ASTM International describes itself as an organization that develops and publishes voluntary consensus technical standards for a wide range of materials, products, systems and services. In roofing, such standards cover shingles, underlayment, metal, membranes and test methods for wind, fire and impact. Owners in Nashville may see standard numbers on product data sheets and wind ratings for shingles and roof panels.
We are an independent company and are not part of ASTM. When a data sheet lists a standard, we explain in plain language what it covers and whether it matters for your roof. The official site hosts the full standards, and some are sold separately, so we summarize rather than reproduce them. We are glad to review product data with you and help you understand how materials are described.
Visit the official ASTM website
Documents developed through consensus processes.
Shingles, underlayment, metal and membranes.
Wind, fire and impact tests are referenced often.
Standard numbers appear on product literature.
Does not install or inspect your roof.
Helps you read product specs.
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No. Codes are laws that may reference standards. Local officials decide what applies.
No. We are an independent roofing company and are not part of ASTM International. We explain what it publishes in plain language and help you apply it to your own project.
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