Fibrous mat especially suitable for roofing products and a method of making the mat
An economical and uniform fibrous glass mat displaying improved tear strength and a wet forming process of making such a mat is disclosed herein. The mat, which is especially suitable as a carrier material in the manufacture of asphalt shingles or other such roofing products, includes a web of base...
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Zusammenfassung: | An economical and uniform fibrous glass mat displaying improved tear strength and a wet forming process of making such a mat is disclosed herein. The mat, which is especially suitable as a carrier material in the manufacture of asphalt shingles or other such roofing products, includes a web of base fibers comprising individual monofilament glass fibers and reinforcement fibers in the form of glass fiber bundles interspersed throughout the web in a randomly oriented pattern. The mat also includes a binder substance to assist in holding the base fibers and reinforcement fiber bundles together. |
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