Owens Corning Duration Shingles
TruDefinition® Duration® Shingles with patented SureNail® Technology offer a high-end, premium look, which gives your home the aesthetics you desire, at an attractive price. Available in popular colors, TruDefinition® Duration® Shingles provide:
• A Limited Lifetime Warranty (for as long as you own your home)
• 130-MPH Wind Resistance Limited Warranty
• Algae Resistance Limited Warranty
• Bold, lively contrast
• Complementary shadow lines and greater dimension
Roll roofing is an asphalt and fiberglass-based material used in roofing applications. The material is 36 inches wide, so one row takes the place of three courses of asphalt shingles, making it much easier to install. The preparation needed to install roll roofing is the same as asphalt shingles. The roof must first be dried in, using a layer of felt roofing capped with an appropriate type of drip edge.
How Roll Roofing is executed:
If your roof has valleys, they need to be addressed before installing the rows of roofing. A common method used by roofers is to first center and secure an 18-inch strip of roofing the length of the valley, followed by a strip that is 36 inches wide. The strips are secured by driving nails 3/4 inch from the edges, spaced every six inches. Ends of roll roofing that fall in the valleys are trimmed 1 inch from the valley center, using a utility knife and straightedge. The ends of each row of roofing are folded back to allow room to apply a 6-inch band of roofing cement before they are nailed into place every three inches along the edge of the overlap.
Rows of Owens Corning roll roofing are installed starting from the bottom. Most roofing contractors snap a chalk line 35 1/2 inches from the bottom edge of the roof to act as a guide. The first row of roofing material is then rolled out and aligned with the chalk line. It is secured to the substrate by driving roofing nails 3/4 inch from the edges, spaced every three inches along the bottom and sides of the material. The roofing nails must be long enough to penetrate the roof deck at least 3/4 inch. After snapping another chalk line two inches downward from the top of the previously installed row, roofers apply a 2-inch band of roofing cement before installing the next row.
Attaching an additional piece of the Owens Corning roll roofing to extend the length of a row is called a butt joint. This not only accommodates large roofs that might have a run longer than the length of the rolled roofing, but also eliminates waste by using up shorter pieces of the material. Butt joints require applying roofing cement under the 6-inch overlap before securing the joint with roofing nails. Butt joints are always staggered between rows to avoid placing them atop one another.
Vent stacks are sealed by attaching a 12-inch square of roofing material around the pipe, using roofing cement. A hole is cut in the center of the square to accommodate the size of the pipe. The 12-inch square of material is covered by a row of roofing that is notched or cut to allow it to slip over the pipe. Roof peaks or crowns require a 12-inch strip of material cut to the length of the peak. A chalk line is snapped 5 1/2 inches from the point of the peak on each side of the roof, when applicable. A 3-inch band of roofing cement is applied just above the chalk line along the entire length of the peak. A 12-inch piece of roofing material is cut to length and centered over the peak. Roofing nails driven every three inches along both edges secure the strip to the roof.
Economical to produce, relatively easy to install and widely available, asphalt shingles are today’s most popular roofing material—not only because they’re less costly than wood, wood shakes, tile, metalor slate, but also because their guaranteed life span pits them favorably against competitors. At least a dozen major U.S. and Canadian building-product manufacturers market asphalt shingles, including GAF, CertainTeed and Owens Corning.
Architectural asphalt shingles contain no cutouts, but their lower portions are laminated with an additional asphalt layer. This creates the contoured, dimensional look that gives them their name. Asphalt sealant bonds the layers, reinforcing the shingles’ waterproof capability. Though durable, architectural shingles are not recommended for low-sloping roofs, which are more vulnerable to wind-driven rain.
CertainTeed Siding is the best.
Why is CertainTeed a step above? For starters, it provides a variety of aesthetics that different homeowners are looking for. CertainTeed Monogram Siding is not only the most durable siding on the market it provides a variety of different colors and finishes, and also provides reliable protection for your home. Because it comes already colored and doesn’t need to be painted, it will look beautiful for a lifetime! With so many different colors and finishes to choose from, it’s easy to find a siding design that fits with your home’s design aesthetic and color scheme. Many different home styles look beautiful with CertainTeed siding including Cape Cod, Victorian, and others.
CertainTeed siding is maintenance free and has a natural wood look, which is another factor that makes it such a popular choice. If you want to revamp the look of your home, installing this beautiful siding is a great way to do it.
One of the best features about CertainTeed Monogram Siding is the natural embossed cedar finish that is taken from a piece of rough cedar clapboard. Monogram vinyl siding installs better than other brands due to the special locking system that insures a perfect looking panel. It is also available in 16 and 20 foot lengths to give you the seamless look of continuous siding.
CertainTeed offers the widest array of colors in the industry and was the first to introduce unique, darker shades. All CertainTeed vinyl siding products are covered with PermaColor™ Lifetime Fade Protection and are certified through the Vinyl Siding Institute’s Certification Program*. CertainTeed has a broad choice of styles that complement any architectural design and was the first manufacturer to produce siding utilizing a direct transfer system from real cedar boards for natural TrueTexture™ finishes.
CertainTeed is the only manufacturer that offers two beautiful choices of cedar shingle siding. Cedar Impressions, the industry leader made of injection molded polymer, replicates the authentic look of perfection shingles and rough-split shakes.
Monogram offers more value added features than any other siding in both traditional and longer length panels and is the premium category volume leader. Monogram not only remains the undisputed color champion, but was the pioneer for performance attributes including the patented STUDfinder™ Installation System, RigidForm™ rolledover nail hem, and self-aligning CertiLock™, to mention only a few. Monogram is the standard to which other sidings are compared.
The Best Windows
UltraTite superior vinyl replacement windows provide the ultimate balance of beauty, performance and convenience. A long list of options including a variety of colors are sure to complement any home. Filled with standard features that others offer as upgrades, this series window is in a class of its own providing remarkable styling and engineering excellence for a lifetime of strength and performance.
The DuraWeld premium vinyl replacement windows provide aesthetic appeal, energy efficiency and low maintenance. Available in white only, this remarkably sturdy window is constructed to provide a lifetime of energy savings. A long list of features and options together with a rugged vinyl construction make this an excellent choice.
The heavy-duty hinges have steel vault pins to keep the door secure even when tested by the elements. They are tamper resistant to provide added safety against break-ins. The adjustable pneumatic closer allows you to set how fast or slow your door will close. The extruded metal Z-bar with weather-stripping ensures a tight seal against the elements.
