Asphalt shingles are provided with a self-sealing adhesive line along the entire length of a shingle and about half-way through its width. What is the purpose of the adhesive line?

What will be an ideal response?


The adhesive line bonds the overlying shingle with the ones immediately below it. Although the shingles are nailed to sheathing, the adhesive line increases the roof's wind uplift resistance.

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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A. 10–20 B. 30–40 C. 50–60 D. 80–90

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What will be an ideal response?

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