IBHS Disaster Dynamics Academy Presents
Aged Performance of Asphalt Shingles
Where & When
An IBHS Online Disaster Dynamics Academy
February 23–25, 2021
What to expect
The roof is a home’s first line of defense. Join IBHS scientists as we unveil the results of our testing on five-year-old samples from our roof aging farm. We will explore the aged performance of asphalt shingles through a blend of virtual teaching sessions with live streamed laboratory demonstrations from the IBHS Research Center. We will dive into challenges with asphalt shingle performance, examine the performance differences of aged products, and demonstrate asphalt shingle testing for wind, hail, and wildfire resistance.
Small group discussion sessions will give you an opportunity for interactive participation with the research staff. Registration for these breakout groups is limited.
NOTE: Demonstrations may be changed due to weather conditions at the Research Center on the day of the event.
EVENT TOPICS:
- How Aged Shingles performed in various conditions
- Aged Shingle Wildfire Performance
- Aged Shingle Wind Performance
- Wind Uplift and Hail Demonstrations
Who should attend?
Member company staff in claims, product management, research, underwriting, and any others interested in asphalt shingle performance.
Additional Resources
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Day 1 – February 23
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. ET
- Panel Discussion
- Aging Farm Demonstration
- Teaching Session: Aged Shingle Wildfire Performance
Day 2 – February 24
11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. ET
- COMET Demonstration
- Teaching Session: Aged Shingle Wind Performance
- Discussion Sessions
Day 3 – February 25
11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. ET
- Wind Uplift Demonstration
- Hail Testing Demonstration
- Teaching Session: Aged Shingle Hail Performance
Roof aging farm in Foley, Alabama. 
Using a cannon Impact tests on aged shingles at the IBHS Research Center to launch hailstones at test panels. A radar gun is used to measure speed. Specimens are arranged vertically to match the orientation of propelled hailstones. 
Impact tests on aged shingles at the IBHS Research Center. 
Roof aging farm at the IBHS Research Center.
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