It’s no secret. Replacing your roof is a significant investment. No one is a fan of wasting money, but when it comes to big investments, you want to make a good investment – you want the best types of shingles for your home. In this blog post, we’ll share some amazing features of the Owens Corning shingles we install. Yes, there are different styles and colors available, but let’s talk about 3 amazing features that increase your roof lifespan.
But first, remember: DON’T JUST GO WITH THE CHEAPEST QUOTE
As we mention in other blog posts, cheap contractors usually cut corners. Most often, they save you money by nailing new shingles to your old roof system. While less expensive this voids product warranties and won’t last as long. That means storms can cause greater damage to your home and you’ll have to replace it sooner–which costs more in the long run.
Not only that, but have you checked your Wind/Hail/Storm insurance deductible? This may be an added annual expense you can avoid with properly installed, quality shingles.
Roofing Louisiana is comitted to helping you get the most value from your roof investment. That’s another reason why our replacement quotes include a full roof system, to ensure your warranties aren’t voided and your home has long-lasting protection. Along with the full roof system, as Platinum Preferred Contractors, we use high-quality Owens Corning shingles for some clear reasons.
Learn more about these 3 features so you can choose the best types of shingles for your home.
Feature 1: SureNail® Technology
Each shingle has a nailing line, so roofers attach the shingles consistently. SureNail® Technology makes a good shingle great. It is “a wide, highly visible engineered fabric strip in the nailing area for a consistent, quality installation, and the unique patented product design provides outstanding gripping power.”
Check out this graphic from the Owens Corning website:
This feature increases your shingle’s holding power. That’s great news for storm-prone areas like South Louisiana. Additionally, Roofing Louisiana has a 6-nail per shingle standard for greater strength, instead of the normal 4 (or even less from the rouge roofers).
Watch these shingles outperform competitors. It’s impressive:
Feature 2: Wider Nail Zone / SureNail® Technology
That’s not a typo. This technology not only lessens the amount of shingles blowing off your roof, but this wider nailing zone helps keep shingle layers from separating, which prevents water infiltration. Owens Corning has two options, for two levels of protection.
Oakridge® shingles include a double-layer nail zone for greater integrity and better holding power than shingles with single-layer nail zones.
For the ultimate in protection, Duration® Series provides a unique, SureNail® triple layer of reinforcement in the nailing zone. This patented tough, engineered fabric overlays the common bond of the shingle layers, offering outstanding holding power and protection.
Feature 3: StreakGuard® Algae Resistance
A properly installed roof is designed to last. That means you should choose types of shingles that increase the value of your home. Your roof is a huge factor when it comes to your home’s curb appeal. Those unsightly algae black streaks are all too common thanks to Louisiana’s high rainfall and humidity. StreakGuard® Algae Resistance Protection helps keep your roof looking like new.
StreakGuard® Algae Resistance Protection helps prevent algae growth with little maintenance. This feature is available with several of their shingle lines, and some even include a 25-year Algae Resistance Limited Warranty!
Owens Corning is continually developing products to protect your roof and increase lifespan. Ask the Roofing Louisiana experts, or your preferred contractor, about additional protections available.
We want you to love the look—and the life—of your roof. It is a big investment, so Roofing Louisiana is committed to offering quality products, service, and installation. We want you to choose the best types of shingles for your home. If you are interested in including these 3 features, give us a call or fill out a form to ask an expert during your free consultation. Each specialist is committed to helping you choose the best color, style, and features.
Don’t forget about these amazing Owens Corning features when choosing the best types of shingles for your roof.
