Steep roof slope for an asphalt shingle roof is divided under two classes: standard slope and nonstandard slope. What is the difference between the two and the reason for the two-slope classification?

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Standard slope for an asphalt shingle roof is between 4:12 and 21:12. Nonstandard slope is between 3:12 and 4:12. Standard slope requires minimum one layer of No. 15 asphalt- treated organic felt. Nonstandard slope asphalt-shingle roof requires minimum two layers of No. 15 asphalt- treated organic felt.

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