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And remember, the apshaltic/coal residues used in shingle manufacture
are actually the by products of refining. And 25% of the overall cost
of goods to manufacture doesn't amount to much.

Actually most of the oil pumped here in California is considered asphalt
grade and goes directly into asphalt based products.

All the major roofing products guys are here.

We do business with most of them.

As far as glass is concerned, energy costs have a major impact on the final
cost.

There may be something else, but oil not only as a feed stock, but also as
an energy source have a major impact.

Lew