ASTM is The American Society for Testing and Materials, an international standards organization that develops and publishes technical standards for a wide range of materials, products, systems, and services. With asphalt shingle rejuvenation, ASTM testing compares the performance of rejuvenation products to new products, allowing us to evaluate the effectiveness of the rejuvenation process.
Why is ASTM Testing Important?
ASTM testing is important in this market because it ensures that the materials used in asphalt shingle rejuvenation meet specific standards for safety, quality, and performance. Furthermore, ASTM standards establish requirements for the physical properties of the materials used and quantify the improvements products such as Roof Shield’s Roof Reboot make on asphalt shingles.
In roof rejuvenation, we focus on the physical properties of asphalt shingles, which are also the main failure points:
- granule adhesion
- vapor permeance
- pliability and flexibility
And through standardized ASTM testing, we can also compare the efficacy and performance of Roof Shield’s Roof Reboot against other offerings on the market. For instance, the Roof Shield rejuvenation process will take a 15-year-old asphalt shingle and bring its performance to the levels of a brand-new shingle and beyond.
I will expand on our ASTM test results in separate posts that will be linked below. But to eliminate any suspense, here is a summary of Roof Shield’s Roof Reboot results and how it compares to an unnamed competitor:
| Test | Unit | Roof Shield | New Shingle | Competitor |
| Water Vapor Transmission | Perms | .029 | .034 | 3.31 |
| Granule Adhesion | Grams | .3 | .2 | 1.27 |
| Pliability | Pass/Fail | 100% Pass | 100% Pass | 95% Pass |
| Additional Properties | ||||
| UV Protection | Yes | No | ||
| Color Enhancement | Yes | N/A | Yes | |
| USDA Biobased Product | 98% | N/A | 86% |
Please check out our youtube video on vapor permeance for a prime example of our ASTM testing results and why Roof Shield offers the best product.
Advantages of ASTM Testing for Roof Rejuvenation
In addition to validating the process of roof rejuvenation and providing industry markers to test for:
- ASTM testing shows that asphalt shingle rejuvenation is a cost-effective alternative to roof replacement.
- ASTM testing proves that Roof Shield’s Roof Reboot asphalt shingle rejuvenation brings the performance of the asphalt shingle back to new, adding years of life to the roof system.
- With superior ASTM test results, Roof Shield is an excellent alternative to roof replacement and will save homeowners significantly while reducing the waste found in the roofing sector.
Conclusion
Now that you know what ASTM testing is and why it is used in the asphalt shingle rejuvenation market, we will dig deeper into the industry’s specific ASTM tests.
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