| What makes Owens Corning
shingles special? How is a shingle able to
withstand the elements? What gives some shingles
a three-dimensional appearance? You'll find
those answers here.
Owens
Corning Shingle Advantage
Every shingle Owens
Corning makes combines consistent quality with
long-lasting beauty and maximum protection.
Performance is at the heart of every Owens
Corning roofing product.
Every Owens Corning
shingle line features:
- Fiberglas® mat that
adds weather protection, greater fire
resistance and longer life.
- Weathering-grade
asphalt that holds the granules on the
shingle and protects the roof from water.
- Colorful mineral
granules that help reflect the sun's rays
while adding beauty and style to the roof.
- Heat-activated
adhesive strip that bonds shingles into a
single, watertight unit.
- Class A Fire Rating,
the highest available for residential
applications.
- Wind Resistance
Rating for winds and gusts up to 110 mph
depending on the shingle style selected.
- Limited product
warranties ranging from 20 to 50 years,
depending on shingle style.
Three-Tab Shingle
Construction
Three-tab shingles are the
roofing industry's standard, consisting of two
layers of asphalt around a Fiberglas® mat core
covered with ceramic mineral granules, notched
into three integrated pieces, or tabs.
Owens
Corning Three-Tab Shingle
- Shingle
sealant
- Mineral
surface granules
-
Weathering-grade asphalt
-
Fiberglas® mat
-
Weathering-grade asphalt
Laminated
Shingle Construction
Laminated shingles are
created by bonding two asphalt shingles
together, giving them a distinct
three-dimensional appearance. Laminates are
generally heavier in weight, and allow for
greater design flexibility.
Owens
Corning Laminated Shingle
-
Shingle sealant
-
Mineral surface granules
-
Weathering-grade asphalt
-
Fiberglas® mat
-
Weathering-grade asphalt
-
Mineral surface granules
-
Weathering-grade asphalt
-
Fiberglas® mat
-
Weathering-grade asphalt
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