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Home » ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials)

Articles Tagged with ''ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials)''

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Commercial Roofing

A Forensic Approach to TPO Surface Oxidation and Long-Term Integrity

Why TPO’s “weld window” can turn routine roof repairs into long-term liability
Brandi Van Wembeke
Brandi Van Wambeke
July 5, 2026
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Forensic testing can reveal when aging TPO membranes are no longer reliably repairable, helping owners avoid failed patches and plan smarter replacements.
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A new metal roof on a home
Storm Prep

What Do Hail and Wind Ratings Actually Mean?

What UL, FM, and Wind Ratings Mean on the Jobsite and Where They Fall Short
May 11, 2026
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Get an in-depth look at what’s driving hail and wind ratings and how meaningful they are.
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New Product

EZ Gutter Guard Launches Hangerless Sasquatch System

Sasquatch system installs on the ground with gutters, offering reinforced strength, faster installation, and compliance with key fire and ember resistance standards.
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
April 10, 2026
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New gutter protection system installs with gutters, eliminating hangers and reducing labor time while improving durability in snow and debris-heavy environments.


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Roofing Products

MFM Building Products' Ultra HT Wind & Water Seal Receives Class A Fire Rating

Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
August 13, 2025
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MFM Building Products' Ultra HT self-adhered roofing underlayment now has a Class A Fire rating for use with Class A standard 3-tab and architectural asphalt shingles.


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Roofing Products

Polyglass Unveils Polystrip SA Self-Adhered Joint Tape

New product provides water-tight seal to roof deck joints
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
June 19, 2025
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Polystrip SA is a new non-reinforced, self-adhered roof deck joint tape designed to seal wood deck seams and help roofing contractors meet the latest building code requirements.


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Experts at a recent METALCON Online panel stressed that true resilience starts with smarter materials, stricter codes, and whole-building system design.
2025 Storm Season Forecast

Metal Construction and Resilience in a Climate of Crisis

How metal is shaping resilient building design
Fiona Maguire O'Shea, a staff wrter for METALCON.
Fiona Maguire-O'Shea
May 2, 2025
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As climate threats escalate, experts at METALCON warn that outdated codes and weak materials won’t cut it — metal construction must lead the resilience movement.


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EPDM is now available in both black and white non-reinforced membranes
Manufacturing News

Johns Manville Reveals EPDM in White

Meets the requirements of ASTM D 4637, Type I
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
March 14, 2025
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JM EPDM is now available in both black and white non-reinforced membranes, offering a complete range of accessories to provide even more options for your roofing system specifications. 


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Hempitecture’s mission for decarbonization at scale, the materials used to create hempcrete biocomposites absorb carbon dioxide during curing
Sustainable Products

Hempitecture Introduces Hempcrete: Bio-based Material That is Resilient Against Fires

Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
March 10, 2025
One Comment

Hempitecture’s ASTM-tested Hempcrete offers fire resistance and energy savings, helping contractors build safer, more resilient structures in wildfire-prone areas.


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Technical Details

The Facts about PVC – Part II

Roofing contractors can be confident in recommending PVC systems to their customers.
Tony Vieira, Mule-Hide Products
Tony Viera
December 23, 2024
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In the second part of this two-part article series, learn about the benefits of PVC roofing and the facts about what makes it so appealing to roofers and architects alike.
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GAF’s new self-adhered Seam Tape (pictured).
New Products

GAF Rolls Out New Self-Adhered Seam Tape

Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
November 8, 2024
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GAF Seam Tape is a self-adhering, SBS-modified tape that seals roof deck seams, resists water intrusion, and meets ASTM D1970 standards.


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