Howe Lumber Company
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East Brookfield, MA 01515
(508)885-5396
(508)867-3232
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15 pound felt

15 pound felt is the most commonly used material underneath roofing shingles, and has been for generations. It starts off as a sort of paper, and is embedded with asphalt to make it more resistant to the elements.

Its name comes from its weight over 100 square feet (i.e. a square). The 15 pound felt of today is arguably somewhat lighter than it used to be, due in part to our more modern production methods.

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Howe Lumber Company
555 Main Street
East Brookfield MA 01515 
(508)885-5396  (508)867-3232
Monday - Friday 7:00am-5:00pm
Saturday 7:30am - 3:00pm