As the inaugural Virtual International Roofing Expo takes place, Owens Corning is shining the spotlight on tools and resources that deliver extreme performance, help roofing contractors navigate a socially distanced environment, and deliver education on demand. Contractors can check out the following Owens Corning resources presented virtually at IRE, March 2-4.
Compared to competitive shingles, Owens Corning Oakridge® and Duration® Shingles outperform where it matters most — in the nailing zone. Oakridge shingles are equipped with a full double layer in the nail zone. Head-to-head tests show the outstanding performance of a double-layer nail zone, as Oakridge shingles offer up to two times better nail pull-through resistance, up to seven times better nail blow-through resistance, and up to 1.5 times better delamination resistance versus the top two competitors.* Bringing performance to an even higher level, Duration® Series features a triple layer of reinforcement in the nailing zone that delivers up to 2.5 times better nail pull-through resistance, up to nine times better nail blow-through resistance, and up to two times better delamination resistance compared versus the top two competitors.* What do contractors have to say when it comes to performance in the critical nailing zone? Nine out of 10 contractors agree that shingles are more securely fastened when nailed through a common bond in the nailing zone.