Get to Know Owens Corning Roofing, Part 2: Oakridge Architectural Style Shingles

Welcome to the second installment of our series on Owens Corning asphalt shingles. In this series, we’re taking a look at all of Owens Corning’s asphalt shingle products to help you understand the benefits of each type of shingle, which in turn can help you decide which option is best for your home. In Part 1, we covered the Duration series, and in this installment of our series, we’re diving into Oakridge shingles. Before we begin, here’s a quick overview of all the asphalt shingle product lines Owens Corning offers: Architectural Style: Duration Shingles & Oakridge Shingles Slate Style: Berkshire Shingles Wood-shake Style: Woodcrest Shingles Three-Tab Style: Supreme Shingles Let’s get started by taking a look at some of the benefits of these architectural style asphalt shingles … BEAUTY & HIGH PERFORMANCE The Oakridge line combines an amazing aesthetic with premium protection. With a full double layer in the nailing zone, these shingles deliver better integrity, as well as holding power, as compared to single-layer nail zones. A variety of popular colors are a nice

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Get to Know Owens Corning Roofing, Part 1: Duration Architectural Style Shingles

At Legacy Exteriors, we install a lot of roofing. And one of the two top brands many homeowners choose is Owens Corning — one of the best asphalt roofing manufacturers in the country (the other top brand is GAF Asphalt Roofing). In addition to quality, one of the pillars of the Owens Corning brand is a dedication to building a more sustainable future through material innovation. Owens Corning Roofing also delivers one one of the best warranties in the industry, which homeowners love. When it comes to asphalt shingles, Owens Corning offers four main product lines: Architectural Style: Duration Shingles & Oak Ridge Shingles Slate Style: Berkshire Shingles Wood-shake Style: Woodcrest Shingles Three-Tab Style: Supreme Shingles In this series, we’ll be covering all of these asphalt roofing styles, starting with Duration shingles, which is comprised of six different architectural style shingle types — and features patented SureNail® Technology, a technological breakthrough in shingle design.  SureNail is a wide, highly visible engineered fabric strip in the nailing area that offers many benefits, including:  A “no guess”

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Roofing 101, Part 5: The Importance of Healthy Attic Ventilation

In our series, we’ve been reviewing the seven parts (or layers) of a well-constructed roofing system, so you can have a clear understanding of exactly what each layer is — and why it’s important.  Thus far, we’ve covered the following: Part 1: The Importance of Leak Barriers Part 2: Roof Deck Protection Part 3: Starter Strip Shingles Part 4: Choosing the Right Rooftop Accessories for Improved Performance Next up in the series is attic ventilation, which is something that doesn’t get talked about as much as shingles or gutters, although it’s just as important. At Legacy Exteriors, our roofing system brand of choice is GAF, and with good reason, as they are the number one asphalt roofing company in America — with products that are both dependable and beautiful. When you hire a roofing contractor, you’ll want to see if they are a GAF installer — and if they are a GAF Master Elite installer (like Legacy Exteriors), even better. And if they are not GAF installers? Make sure you are getting a product that

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Roofing 101, Part 4: Choosing the Right Rooftop Accessories for Improved Performance

Did you know there are seven layers to a fully-functioning roofing system? In this series, we’re covering all of these layers to provide you with a solid understanding of what a durable, dependable roofing system looks like. This way, when you’re choosing a roofing contractor for a roof replacement, you’ll be better prepared to ask specific questions, and identify any red flags (IE: if the contractor is not planning on providing all seven roofing layers).  That said, thus far in the series, we’ve covered: Part 1: The Importance of Leak Barriers Part 2: Roof Deck Protection Part 3: Starter Strip Shingles In Part 4 of the series, we’re shifting our attention to rooftop accessories, which can further enhance the finished look of a replacement roof while assisting in protecting against leaks. Before we begin discussing roofing accessories, it’s important to mention that at Legacy Exteriors our asphalt roofing brand of choice is GAF. They’re America’s #1 roofing company because of the high level of quality and durability their roofing systems provide. That said, make sure

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Preparing Your Roof for Spring: 5 Steps to Keep Your Roof Healthy

A healthy roof is what keeps the rest of your home protected from the elements, which is why it’s so important to follow some simple steps each spring to see what maintenance, if any, your roof may need. In the following article, we’re going to cover five of the most important steps you can take to keep your roof healthy and extend its lifespan. 1. SCHEDULE AN INSPECTION FROM A PROFESSIONAL ROOFING CONTRACTOR This may sound like a hassle, but it doesn’t have to be. To begin, you don’t need to pay for a roof inspection. At Legacy Exteriors, we don’t charge for a roof inspection because we want to make it as easy as possible for a homeowner to keep their roof in tip-top shape. A complimentary inspection gives a homeowner peace of mind without any financial obligation. That said, we also take pictures of any issues we identify during an inspection and share with the homeowner so it’s clear to see what’s happening on the roof. Identifying any damage from the winter —

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