Fiber cement shingles

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Asbestos Cement – Shingles Cement Asbestos – Roofing Shingles Fiber Cement – Roof Shingles

Text in the illustration

fiber cement shingles come in many shapes and colors
rectangular and diamond shapes are common
they are lighter and more brittle than clay or slate shingles

Generated explanation

The illustration shows two roof elevations with fiber cement shingle coverings. The left roof has rectangular shingles laid in horizontal courses with staggered joints, while the right roof has a diamond-pattern shingle layout. Both roofs are shown above cornice trim and windows, with chimneys beside the roof slopes. The annotations identify common shingle shapes and state that fiber cement shingles are lighter and more brittle than clay or slate shingles. No damage or improper installation is depicted.

Components

fiber cement roof shingles ridge caps chimneys eave cornices windows

Materials

fiber cement