Patent ID: 6145265
Filing Date: 2000-11-14
Classification: E04D,Y10T

Abstract:
A laminated roofing shingle, comprising:a top sheet having first and second longitudinal marginal edges and alternating tabs and cutout portions along the first longitudinal marginal edge,a backing sheet having first and second longitudinal marginal edges and adhered to the top sheet with the first longitudinal marginal edge of the backing sheet in alignment with the first longitudinal marginal edge of the top sheet, the width of the backing sheet greater than 1/2 the width of the top sheet but less than the width of the top sheet, and the backing sheet having a first longitudinal section with a first thickness and a second longitudinal section with a second thickness, wherein the second thickness is less than the first thickness, and wherein the second longitudinal section extends along the second longitudinal marginal edge of the backing sheet.