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WHY THE NAIL ZONE MATTERS

Owens Corning® Oakridge® and Duration® Series Shingles outperform where it matters most–the nailing zone. Compared to competitive shingles with wide, single-layer nailing zones, our architectural shingles provide outstanding resistance to high winds, help deter water infiltration and help keep the shingle layers from separating. And our testing proves it.

PREMIUM PROTECTIONOAKRIDGE® SHINGLES

With Full Common Bond Nail Zone For Double Layer Protection

A full double layer in the nail zone gives Oakridge® shingles greater integrity and better holding power compared to shingles with wide single layer nail zones. We proved it in head-to-head tests so you can trust it to perform the job.

ULTIMATE PROTECTIONDURATION® SERIES SHINGLES

With SureNail Technology® With Triple Layer Protection®

For the ultimate in protection, Duration® Series with SureNail® Technology provides a unique triple layer of reinforcement in the nailing zone when the patented tough, engineered fabric overlays the common bond of the shingle layers, offering outstanding fastener holding power.

THE PROOF IS IN THE PERFORMANCE

OAKRIDGE® SHINGLES vs. top two competitors*

  • Up to
    2XBetter

    NAIL PULL-THROUGH

    Resistance
  • Up to
    7XBetter

    NAIL BLOW-THROUGH

    Resistance
  • Up to
    1.5XBetter

    DELAMINATION

    Resistance

DURATION® SERIES SHINGLES vs. top two competitors*

  • Up to
    2.5XBetter

    NAIL PULL-THROUGH

    Resistance
  • Up to
    9XBetter

    NAIL BLOW-THROUGH

    Resistance
  • Up to
    2XBetter

    DELAMINATION

    Resistance

*Owens Corning testing against competing shingles with a wide single-layer nailing zone when following the manufacturer’s installation instructions and nailed through the middle of the allowable nail zone.

Shingle Performance stories from the storm

In the lab, Owens Corning shingles undergo rigorous testing, simulating performance in high wind and other conditions, with Duration® and Oakridge® shingles outperforming top competitors. These 3 stories show examples of real-life shingle performance against a destructive hurricane – Hurricane Ian. Owens Corning – giving many Florida families a moment of much-needed relief. Owens Corning – More than Just a Roof®.

CONTRACTORS AGREE

THAT SHINGLES ARE MORE SECURELY FASTENED WHEN NAILED THROUGH A COMMON BOND IN THE NAILING ZONE†

CONTRACTORS AGREE

THAT SURENAIL® TECHNOLOGY GIVES THE MOST VISIBLE NAIL LINE†

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† Owens Corning contractor Research, August 2019.

Put The Rest to
the test

Owens Corning® architectural shingles create greater integrity and better holding power on the roof to protect your home. When our Oakridge® Shingles and Duration® Series Shingles go head-to-head with competing products in three critical tests, the results are impressive. Our products outperform in resistance to nail pull-through, nail blow-through and delamination.

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Oakridge® Shingles outperform when it matters most

Beautiful curbside appeal that's built to last, Oakridge® architectural shingles are the intersection of industry-leading design, strength and value.

EXPLORE OAKRIDGE®

Duration® Series shingles outperform the industry — period.

Whatever your home's architectural style, Duration® Series Shingles offer a wide range of specially formulated colors that offer impressive curb appeal. The advanced performance of patented SureNail® Technology comes on every Duration® Series Shingle.

EXPLORE DURATION®