Patent ID: 6195951
Filing Date: 2001-03-06
Classification: E04D

Abstract:
A composite laminated, multi-tab shingle comprising:(a) an anterior shingle layer having front and rear surfaces between edges thereof, with the front surface having a layer of granules thereon comprising at least one visible portion, of a first lighter shading;(b) a posterior shingle layer having front and rear surfaces between edges thereof,(c) with substantial portions of the front surface of the posterior shingle layer being covered by the anterior shingle layer;(d) with the posterior shingle layer having visible front surface portions that are uncovered by the anterior shingle layer;(e) with the visible front surface portions of the posterior shingle layer being at a posterior plane relative to the plane of the front surface of the anterior shingle layer and comprising at least one portion of a second, darker shading than said first shading.