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Super-Size the Shingles

Oversize Jumbo Royal Sovereign shingles from GAF Corp. install faster, save material and reduce labor time by up to 40%, the company says.


August 31, 2002
This article first appeared in the PB September 2002 issue of Pro Builder.

Oversize Jumbo Royal Sovereign shingles from GAF Corp. install faster, save material and reduce labor time by up to 40%, the company says.

The shingle's extra-large 17x40-inch size means only 48 shingles per square are required compared with 80 standard English-size shingles per square. Fewer nails -- 192 versus 320 -- per square seal the installation savings.

Jumbo Royal Sovereign shingles also comply with the South Florida Building Code for Miami-Dade County. The fiberglass-reinforced, three-tab asphalt shingles are self-sealing. Because of the natural characteristics of the waterproofing material used, the shingles are stiff in cold weather and flexible in hot. For more information on GAF roofing products go to www.gaf.com.


Jumbo Royal Sovereign Shingle


Standard Shingle

Specifications:
71/2-inch exposure
3-tab fiberglass asphalt shingle
Class A fire & wind ratings
Passes UL 997 110-mph wind test
ASTM D3018 Type 1
ASTM D3161 Type 1
ASTM D3462

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