SIC 2952 Asphalt Felts and Coatings

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SIC 2952

This category is comprised of establishments that manufacture asphalt in roll or shingle form—either smooth or faced with grit—and roof cements or coatings. Examples of products include asphalt brick siding, tar coating compounds, roofing fabrics, pitch, shingles, and tarpaper. Manufacturers of asphalt paving mixtures and blocks are described in SIC 2951: Asphalt Paving Mixtures.

NAICS CODE(S)

324122

Asphalt Shingle and Coating Materials Manufacturing

Asphalt is a compound made of hydrogen and carbon, with minor proportions of nitrogen, sulfur, and oxygen. It exists in forms ranging from a black liquid to a glassy solid. Most asphalt is obtained as a byproduct of the distillation of petroleum or other natural materials. Some natural asphalt, however, is extracted from organic mineral deposits in the early stages of their breakdown into petroleum.

When formed into felts and coatings, asphalt provides a reliable protectant and sealant. It is extremely water-repellent, tolerates temperature fluctuations, and resists the breakdown and decay caused by exposure to the elements. These characteristics make asphalt ideal for roofs, coatings, floor tilings, and waterproofing. Asphalt coatings and sheets are also popular soundproofing materials.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, total industry shipments were $8.3 billion in 2005. Roofing asphalts and pitches, coatings, and cements represented 14...