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UL Announces New Device For Wind Uplift Resistance TestingNORTHBROOK, Ill., July 6, 2006 - In response to industry advances in the material, construction methods and safety features of roof systems, Underwriters Laboratories designed and is now offering testing services utilizing its new 12' x 24' wind uplift apparatus. The 12' x 24' wind uplift test apparatus will enable UL to evaluate metal roofing systems in accordance with ASTM E 1592 (Standard Test Method for Structural Performance of Sheet Metal Roof and Siding Systems) as well as non-metal roof systems in accordance with UL 1897 and regional requirements specified throughout the United States. Combined with its existing 10' x 10' test apparatus, which is able to test roofing systems in accordance with UL 580 and UL 1897, UL now has the ability to test virtually all roofing systems. "UL has a knowledgeable and highly responsive team that can offer comprehensive wind uplift services at cost-effective pricing, lifting the burden from our customers of having to go to a variety of labs to fulfill all of their needs," said Ken Rhodes, UL senior staff engineer. "Backed by UL's 100 years of expertise in evaluating roof systems and materials, the UL Mark is the most widely recognized and required certification mark in the roofing industry today." Manufacturers can look to UL for testing and certification for Fire Resistance, Impact Resistance, Material Properties and Wind Uplift Resistance. UL offers the following testing and certification services for roofing systems and materials:
To learn more about UL's roof system testing and certifying capabilities, please visit www.ul.com/fire/roofing.html.
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