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Roofing granules

Scope note

Crushed rock, slate, slag, porcelain, or tile, crushed into particles and graded, used as surfacing on asphalt roofing and shingles.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300011707

Broader Terms used

building stone

Term used for

granules, roofing

Created

13yrs ago

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