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Synthetic roofing shingles

US7563478B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 17, 2005
Grant dateJul 21, 2009
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Expiry dateDec 7, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S136/291
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

Disclosed is a coated synthetic shingle that exhibits increased resistance to ultra-violet radiation. The shingle is useable for roofing applications and includes a substrate having a substrate surface and a base coat that is applied to the substrate surface. The base coat preferably includes a first fluoropolymer component. The shingle can also include a top coat that is applied to the base coat. The top coat preferably includes a clear acrylic coating. A method for manufacturing the shingle is also disclosed.

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