Owens Corning Leads Roofing Industry in Aesthetics, Recycling and Complete Roofing Systems at 2010 International Roofing Expo
February 22 2010 - 8:00AM
PR Newswire (US)
Roofing contractors can look to Owens Corning to deliver what the
market demands NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Owens
Corning (NYSE:OC) will feature its newest roofing and asphalt
solutions and services to help differentiate and drive business at
the 2010 International Roofing Expo (IRE) in New Orleans (booth
#2117). "From our vibrant new Duration® Designer Color Collection
shingles, our Owens Corning(TM) Roofing Preferred Contractor
Recycled Shingle program, complete roofing and energy efficient
solutions, and our strategic contractor programs, Owens Corning is
focused on providing differentiated products and services that will
help roofing contractors and distributors thrive in today's
marketplace," said Sheree Bargabos, Owens Corning Roofing and
Asphalt, LLC, Business President. "Consumers demand a durable roof,
yet they also want to know it will add to the beauty of their home,
and that they are doing their part in choosing sustainable products
- Owens Corning is delivering solutions that meet all of these
needs from one of the most trusted brands in home building
materials." Owens Corning Roofing & Asphalt innovations for
2010 include: -- NEW Vibrant Designer Roofs - The new Duration®
Series Shingles Designer Color Collection builds on the high
performance of Duration® Series Shingles with an inspired line of
uniquely colored shingles unmatched in the industry. Owens Corning
Roofing & Asphalt, based on a growing homeowner appetite for
color, created seven vibrant, high-contrast shingle color
combinations that will enhance the overall curb appeal and truly
makes homes go from drab to FAB! -- More than 20,000 Tons of
Shingles Recycled and Counting - Owens Corning Roofing &
Asphalt is the only roofing manufacturer to simplify shingle
recycling by connecting contractors directly with convenient
recycling facilities through a national strategic alliance with
Heritage Environmental Services, the largest privately-held
environmental services company in the United States. Heritage is
providing dedicated, convenient drop-off centers that will recycle
and process shingle tear-offs. Through the program, Owens Corning
Roofing & Asphalt makes it cost-effective and convenient for
contractors to differentiate themselves with green-minded
homeowners. -- A Roofing System is Essential - Owens Corning(TM)
Roofing Essentials(TM) accessories comprise a complete roofing
system, whose components work together to maintain a roof's
durability and extend its life. Roofing Essentials include
underlayment, hip and ridge shingles, ventilation and attic
insulation. Owens Corning is introducing at IRE, the VentSure® Heat
& Moisture Ridge Vents with Weather PROtector® Moisture Barrier
and WeatherLock® Specialty Tile & Metal ice and water barrier.
-- Asphalt Without the Stink - Owens Corning(TM) Trumbull® Asphalt
is helping commercial roofers by addressing the longstanding
industry challenge of odors associated with asphalt. Owens
Corning(TM) TruLo® low odor asphalt and TruLo® Max low odor, low
fuming asphalt employ patent-pending technology to neutralize
asphalt odor and mitigate fumes. This makes it easier for roofing
contractors to conduct jobs on high-density buildings such as
schools, restaurants and hospitals during normal business hours
without the disruptive smell. For more information on Owens
Corning's Roofing visit http://www.owenscorning.com/ and follow on
Twitter @Owens_Corning. 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 55 consecutive years,
Owens Corning is committed to driving sustainability by delivering
solutions, transforming markets and enhancing lives. Founded in
1938, Owens Corning is a market-leading innovator of glass-fiber
technology with sales of $4.8 billion in 2009 and about 16,000
employees in 28 countries on five continents. DATASOURCE: Owens
Corning CONTACT: Ried Artis of Owens Corning, +1-419-248-5577, , or
Sarah Lemmon of HMH, +1-503-295-1922, , for Owens Corning Web Site:
http://www.owenscorning.com/
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