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.
SOURCE Owens Corning
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CONTACT:
Ried Artis, +1-419-377-9075, or Sarah Lemmon,
+1-503-295-1922, ext. 275, both of Owens Corning
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