History Roof Shingles

The shingle typology has been revived in the 21st century for roofing and siding applications typically in higher end projects.

History roof shingles.

Asphalt shingles were first used in 1901 in the united states. The same year ruberoid merged with gaf and adopted the gaf name. Wood shingles were popular throughout the country in all periods of building history. In 1967 ruberoid engineer phil bottoli laminated two strip shingles together to create a shingle of extraordinary strength and aesthetics.

A shingle roof in zakopane poland. The history of asphalt roofing shingles. These elements are typically flat rectangular shapes laid in courses from the bottom edge of the roof up with each successive course overlapping the joints below. The precursor versions of these shingles were initially developed in 1893 and were referred to as asphalt prepared roofing which was rather similar to asphalt roll roofing but with no surface granules.

By 1911 people started to use them on a general scale and by 1939 approximately 11 million were being produced. Certigrade handbook of red cedar shingles red cedar shingle bureau 1957. People within particular regions developed preferences for the local species of wood that most suited their purposes. Cedar shingles commonly topped residential structures through the 19th century but were supplanted in popularity in the 20th century by asphalt.

The timberline shingle became north america s best selling shingle. Roof shingles are a roof covering consisting of individual overlapping elements. It was back around 1840 when coal tar was first used to saturate layers of felt to produce a rolled sheet. The surface was covered with a protective layer of sand or ground shell.

Like many things we take for granted today those beautiful architectural multi layered shingles that give your home much of its curb appeal had humble beginnings.