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Owens Corning Launches Campaign to Rid Homes of Monstrous Uninsulated, Unsealed Sheet Metal Ducts ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Owens Corning (NYSE:OC) is on a mission to protect builders and homeowners from a noisy, energy- sucking monster dwelling in America's basements -- uninsulated, unsealed sheet metal ductwork. In a national "Monster Campaign," Owens Corning is helping educate the market on how fiberglass ducts -- which are 75 percent more energy efficient than uninsulated, unsealed sheet metal ducts -- do just that. The use of fiberglass ducts has been a growing trend among top builders in recent years. In fact, there is significant growth potential in this market, demonstrated by the six percent sales increase since 2005, according to the North America Insulation Manufacturers Association (NAIMA). The key benefits of a fiberglass insulated duct system include: Increased Energy Efficiency * Gain 75% more energy efficiency than plain sheet metal ducts, according to NAIMA * Reduce air leaks -- Owens Corning ducts are sealed up to eight times better than sheet metal ducts, according to the Air Diffusion Council Quieter Environments * Reduce most household noise spread through the duct system between rooms * Eliminate those annoying pops and pings caused by metal ducts Added Comfort * Deliver air where it belongs, making every room comfortable * Reduce hot and cold spots in the home "Today's consumers are more environmentally conscious and 'greener- focused' than ever before," said Wendy Comes, Owens Corning Duct Solutions business manager. "They are looking for solutions that not only make them feel better about their impact on the planet, but also reduce their energy bills and improve their comfort. Fiberglass insulated duct systems fill that need." But many consumers don't realize they have that better option. "That's why we've launched the 'Monster Campaign,'" said Comes. "The focus on environmental issues will continue to build, and we're committed to leading the industry in driving demand for our customers and satisfaction for consumers. We'll also help reduce our collective environmental impact on the planet with more energy-conscious choices." Additional information is available at http://www.ductsolutions.com/ 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/. Media Contact: Media Contact: Kerry Desberg Patrick Gould Owens Corning GolinHarris 419.248.5939 312.729.4204 DATASOURCE: Owens Corning CONTACT: Kerry Desberg of Owens Corning, +1-419-248-5939, ; or Patrick Gould of GolinHarris, +1-312-729-4204, , for Owens Corning Web site: http://www.owenscorning.com/ http://www.ductsolutions.com/

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