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New accessory products support a comprehensive healthy roof system LAS VEGAS, June 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- At this year's Western States Roofing Conference, Owens Corning (NYSE:OC) is introducing new features within its roofing system that enable contractors to provide homeowners with a complete system combining advanced protection against weather elements and improved application benefits for contractors. Roofing shingles may be the first thing a homeowner notices about the roof, but it is the combination of the full roofing system with the shingles and accessories that make the roof a durable, healthy system that keeps homes dry, ventilated and sheltered from the elements. Owens Corning's new roofing Essentials(TM) accessories work with all Owens Corning shingle brands. The new products include: -- RapidFlow(TM) Gutter Drainage Protection, a preventative solution to keep leaves and other debris from clogging gutters. The open-cell poly foam is easy to cut and install and does not require additional tools. RapidFlow virtually eliminates gutter clogs, which reduces callbacks from unhappy homeowners. -- WeatherLock Flex(R), a flexible and pliable poly surface and rubberized asphalt underlayment that is ideal for irregular shapes, inside corners and sharp angles. Ideal for re-roofing, WeatherLock Flex has a slip resistant surface and aggressive adhesion to deck surfaces in cold conditions so re-roofing is easier and more cost effective. -- Fiberglas(TM) Reinforced Felt Underlayment, which provides an extra layer of protection beneath the shingles to help prevent wind-driven rain from penetrating the roof deck, is stronger, lays flatter than standard felt and won't tear away from fasteners when walked upon. -- Also debuting at Western States, the reengineered WeatherLock(R) G Granulated Self-Sealing Ice and Water Barrier has improved tear resistance to allow maximum safety for contractors on the job. "All Owens Corning roofing products are designed to work in unison to create a healthy, durable roofing system that helps roofs live to their full potential," said Bert Elliott, product and program leader of roofing system accessories for Owens Corning. "All elements of the Essentials line, from underlayment to gutter protection, are designed to integrate with Owens Corning shingle products, to help make contractors' jobs easier while also providing an opportunity to capture more profit with premium products." While roofing shingles are the first line of defense against Mother Nature, a complete roof system begins with a foundation of moisture resistance and proper rain run-off management products to help prevent leaks and moisture damage. To further complete the system, ventilation products promote a cooler, drier attic and enable air to flow naturally upward and out of the attic, which not only supports a healthier top of the house, but can also improve a home's energy efficiency and the durability of the roof, both which are key tenets of sustainability. To learn more about Owens Corning's complete line of roofing systems, please visit http://www.owenscorning.com/. About Owens Corning Owens Corning (NYSE:OC) is a leading global producer of residential and commercial building materials, glass fiber reinforcements and engineered materials for composite systems. A Fortune 500 company for 54 consecutive years, Owens Corning is committed to driving sustainability through delivering solutions, transforming markets and enhancing lives. Founded in 1938, Owens Corning is a market-leading innovator of glass fiber technology with sales of $5 billion in 2007 and 19,000 employees in 26 countries on five continents. Additional information is available at http://www.owenscorning.com/. DATASOURCE: Owens Corning CONTACT: Ried Artis, +1-419-377-9075, or Sarah Lemmon, +1-503-295-1922, ext. 275, both of Owens Corning Web site: http://www.owenscorning.com/

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