Attribute Name
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Value
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Brand
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3M™
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Bulk Density (Imperial)
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93 lb/ft³ - 99 lb/ft³ Packed (3M TM058)
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Color Durability
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Has been proven by long-term field performance and accelerated weathering tests
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Color Family
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Black, Blue, Brown, Gray, Green, Red, White
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Deoiled Color
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Shipments will be +/- 1.0 unit to standard for L*a*b* (3M TM007)
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Dust
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0.2% Maximum <100 Mesh US Sieve (150 µm) (3M TM045)
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Grade
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11, 14, 18
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Hardness
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6.0-7.0 Moh's Mineral Scale
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Moisture Content
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0.3% Maximum (3M TM057)
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Opacity
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3M Roofing Granules are opaque to protect the asphalt substrate from the effects of sunlight
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Packaging
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1.1 Ton Bag, 2 Ton Bag, 50 lb Bag, Bulk Railcar, Bulk Truck
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Product Color
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Black, Blue, Blue Gray, Brown Slate Blend, Buff, Dark Black, Dark Brown, Dark Red, Dark Tan, Gray, Green, Light Black, Light Blue, Light Brown, Light Gray, Light Tan, Medium Black, Medium Gray, Olive, Red, Terracotta, White
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Product Type
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Classic
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Quarry Source
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Corona, CA, Little Rock, AR, Pittsboro, NC, Wausau, WI
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Specific Gravity
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2.55-2.70 (3M TM001)
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3M™ Classic Roofing Granules combined in asphalt roofing shingles gives a roof extra protection against the elements of weather. These granules are a tough and durable element that will add appeal to any roof.
3M™ Classic Roofing Granules are a natural mineral product with a colored ceramic coating. These roofing granules maintain their visual appeal with prolonged exposure to the weather due to their UV resistance and non-porous structure; acting as the first layer of protection for asphalt shingles.
View the color guides below to see our color options.
Corona, CA Color Guide (PDF, 1.17 MB)
Little Rock, AR Color Guide (PDF, 7.33 MB)
Wausau, WI Color Guide (PDF, 2.70 MB)
Pittsboro, NC Color Guide (PDF, 1.19 MB)
With 3M producing the roofing granules it allows the shingle manufacturers to create the asphalt shingles that you see across the country. We value our partnership with our manufactures who allow homeowners to have a variety of shingle choices and colors that will be visually appealing to their home.
Learn about the manufacturers who provide asphalt shingles with 3M™ Classic Roofing Granules.
https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/roofing-granules-us/resources/manufacturers/
3M™ Blended Color Granules
3M color granules that are blended with more than one color are designed to be dropped into the manufacturing process with no additional need for in-line blending. The mixture of granule colors will complement asphalt shingle blends for use on cap sheets or other roofing installations.
View the blended color granule mixtures within the Little Rock, AR Color Guide (PDF, 7.33 MB).