New Owens Corning Duration(TM) Series Shingles With SureNail(R) Technology Help Reduce Redtags, Callbacks and Improve Cycle Time
February 07 2007 - 9:00AM
PR Newswire (US)
ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Builders looking to
capture additional efficiencies and buyer satisfaction should look
to the rooftop. Owens Corning (NYSE:OC), the manufacturer of
America's # 1 brand of roofing shingles*, introduces Duration(TM)
Series shingles with SureNail(R) Technology. Due to the liberal
nailing area, contractors report improved productivity and greater
accuracy, allowing them to get on to their next roof sooner and
reduce builder cycle times. Duration Series shingles also deliver
greater wind protection -- resisting up to category three hurricane
force winds. Owens Corning is the only maker of asphalt roofing
shingles with this powerful combination of benefits. -- Reduce
callbacks: Installation errors can trigger inspection redtags on
the job site. They also may cause leaks or tear-offs in high winds,
producing a callback from the homeowner. Duration Shingles with
SureNail Technology have a wider, reinforced nailing area and a
clearly recognizable nailing strip that allows roofing
subcontractors to install with greater accuracy. -- Improve cycle
time: Due to the liberal nailing area associated with the SureNail
strip, roofing contractors have reported productivity gains,
allowing them to move on to the next roof sooner. Roofs that go up
fast with fewer mistakes reduce cycle time for builders. -- Gives
homebuyers peace of mind: The additional bonding strength provided
by the interaction between the Tru-Bond(R) sealant and the SureNail
nailing strip gives shingles with SureNail Technology extra high
wind performance: 130 mph on Duration Premium shingles and 110 mph
on Duration shingles. The industry standard is 70 mph and 90 mph
respectively. That's a differentiator buyers will notice. Duration
Premium shingles feature a bold, vibrant, thick-looking pattern
while Duration shingles provide a soft, muted pattern. Both are
available in an extensive array of 12 colors. Duration Series
shingles come with a class A UL fire rating, the highest in the
industry, as well as a 10-year algae-resistance warranty**.
"Building codes have become more stringent for roofing due to the
recent history of rough weather. By changing the way our shingle
layers bond, Duration shingles carry a wind warranty equal to most
severe-weather conditions," said Bert Elliott, Residential Roofing
Shingles product manager for Owens Corning. "The additional
benefits to builders are clear: the liberal nailing area gives
builders confidence that the shingles are installed right." Owens
Corning (NYSE:OC) is a world leader in building materials systems
and composite solutions. A Fortune 500 company for more than 50
years, Owens Corning people redefine what is possible each day to
deliver high-quality products and services ranging from insulation,
roofing, siding and manufactured stone veneer, to glass composite
materials used in transportation, electronics, telecommunications
and other high-performance applications. Since the company's
founding in 1938, Owens Corning has become a market-leading
innovator of glass fiber technology with sales of $6.3 billion in
2005 and 20,000 employees in 26 countries. Additional information
is available at http://www.owenscorning.com/ . * Based on results
from an independent survey of 1200 homeowners conducted by MAi
(Marketing Analysts, Inc.) in July 2006. **See actual warranty for
complete details. Media Contact: Media Contact: Kerry Desberg Lisa
Heathman Owens Corning HMH (419) 248-5939 (503) 295-1922 ext. 255
DATASOURCE: Owens Corning CONTACT: Kerry Desberg of Owens Corning,
+1-419-248-5939, or ; or Lisa Heathman of HMH, +1-503-295-1922 ext.
255, or Web site: http://www.owenscorning.com/
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