Flintkote Company Asbestos Trust
Eligibility, payouts, and how to file. Last reviewed: 2026-05-03.
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About the Flintkote Trust
The Flintkote Company manufactured asbestos-containing roofing materials, building materials, and asphalt products from the 1940s through the early 1980s. Flintkote roofing was used on commercial and industrial buildings nationwide. After extensive personal injury litigation, the company's asbestos liability was resolved through reorganization and the Flintkote Trust was established in 2015. The trust pays at 11% pro rata on a $50,000 scheduled mesothelioma value.
Bankruptcy and trust establishment
The Flintkote Trust is a primary filing for commercial roofers, construction workers, and demolition workers. Estimated payouts of $4,500–$6,500 per claim. Combined with Celotex, GAF, and other roofing trusts, Flintkote contributes to roofing-trade trust packages.
Products and exposure sources covered
Flintkote roofing materials, asphalt-based building products, asbestos cement products, and various construction materials.
Specific asbestos-containing products manufactured or distributed by this company:
- Roofing materials
- Building materials
- Asphalt products
Eligibility criteria
To file a claim with the Flintkote Trust, you generally need to demonstrate:
- Qualifying diagnosis: Mesothelioma, Lung cancer, Asbestosis
- Documented exposure to Flintkote Trust products during the trust's covered exposure window (1945–1985)
- Work history records placing you at a job site where these products were used (employer records, union records, witness statements, military service records)
- Medical documentation (pathology reports, imaging, treating physician records)
Commercial roofers, construction workers, building maintenance personnel, and demolition workers who handled Flintkote products during the 1945-1985 era.
How to file with the Flintkote Trust
- Gather documentation — diagnosis records, work history, military service records (DD-214), product identification
- Complete the trust's claim form — Each trust has its own form
- File with all applicable trusts — multi-trust filing simultaneously is the standard approach
- Trust review — typically 3–9 months
- Payment — typically 2–6 months after approval
Most claimants qualify for several trusts, not just one. Filing with all applicable trusts at once maximizes total compensation. Start your free case review and we'll identify every applicable trust for your specific work history.
Compensation amounts
Reported scheduled value for mesothelioma claims: $50,000. The trust's current pro rata payment percentage is 11%, meaning the actual payout typically falls in the range of $4,500–$6,500.
These figures are based on Trust Distribution Procedures (TDPs) and historical payout data. Pro rata percentages can change. Actual recovery varies by case factors including diagnosis severity, exposure documentation, and trust funding levels at the time of payment. Past payouts do not guarantee future amounts.
Common qualifying occupations
The Flintkote Trust commonly accepts claims from workers in these occupations:
Multi-trust filing strategy
The Flintkote Trust is rarely the only trust a mesothelioma claimant qualifies for. Most workers exposed to roofing materials were also exposed to products covered by other bankruptcy trusts. Filing with multiple trusts simultaneously is standard practice and significantly increases total compensation.
Related trusts that often apply alongside the Flintkote Trust
- Celotex Trust — 5.5% pro rata, est. payout $3,000–$5,000
- GAF Trust — 13% pro rata, est. payout $5,500–$7,500
- Johns Manville Trust — 5.1% pro rata, est. payout $1,100–$4,500
- Owens Corning / Fibreboard Trust — 26.2% pro rata, est. payout $45,000–$70,000
- USG Trust — 30% pro rata, est. payout $18,000–$24,000
Deadlines and statute of limitations
The Flintkote Trust generally accepts claims on a rolling basis with no fixed annual deadline, though the trust may modify procedures from time to time. The applicable statute of limitations for the underlying asbestos claim depends on your state of residence and typically runs from the date of diagnosis (1–3 years in most states for personal injury; longer for wrongful death in some jurisdictions).
Always verify current deadlines with the trust administrator or a licensed attorney before filing. We track deadlines for our clients so you don't miss a filing window.
Frequently asked questions
I was a commercial roofer — what trusts apply?
Flintkote is part of the standard roofing trade trust package. File alongside Celotex, GAF Industries, and Manville (broad coverage) for complete roofing-trade trust filing.
Did Flintkote make residential roofing too?
Flintkote's primary market was commercial and industrial roofing. Some products were used in residential applications, particularly multi-family commercial construction and large residential developments.
How does Flintkote combine with Celotex and GAF?
All three trusts cover competing roofing products from the asbestos era. Most commercial roofers handled products from multiple manufacturers throughout their careers. Multi-trust filing is the standard approach.
What about asphalt-based products?
Flintkote's asphalt-based building products contained asbestos as a binding fiber. Workers who handled asphalt-based materials in construction or maintenance contexts can have eligible exposure.
How long does the Flintkote claim process take?
Typically 4-9 months from filing to payment for well-documented claims. The trust was established relatively recently (2015) and processes claims efficiently.
Sources and verification
Information on this page is based on publicly available Trust Distribution Procedures (TDPs), bankruptcy court Plans of Reorganization (PACER), trust annual reports, and RAND Institute for Civil Justice asbestos trust research. Reviewed quarterly.
Last reviewed: 2026-05-03 · Next scheduled review: 2026-08-03
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