Technology Prevents Shingle 'Humps' for Instant, 'Flatter' Look - Reducing Call Backs TOLEDO, Ohio, April 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Owens Corning (OWENQ.OB), the manufacturer of American's No. 1 brand of shingles, has announced a new technology for its Oakridge PRO(R) Series Shingle that offers faster installation, higher wind performance and a better appearance immediately after installation. The higher wind ratings offer contractors an attractive solution that complies with new, more stringent building codes in high-wind areas. Initially available in the Northeast, SureNail(R) Technology is currently planned to be rolled out to the rest of the U.S. market over the course of the next several years. The unique color blends and curb appeal of Oakridge PRO Series shingles are compatible with a wide variety of architectural styles and personal tastes, allowing professionals the ability to create distinctive look for their customers. The range of shadow depth and color options offer degrees of visual appeal from a soft, muted look on Oakridge PRO 30 shingles, added shadow definition on Oakridge PRO 40, to a thick, dramatic look on Oakridge PRO 50 shingles. Each delivers ultimate peace of mind for the homeowner because all Oakridge PRO Series shingles come with class A UL fire rating -- the highest in the industry. Owens Corning is a world leader in building materials systems and composite solutions. A Fortune 500 company for more than 50 years, Owens Corning people redefine what is possible each day to deliver high-quality products and services ranging from insulation, roofing, siding and stone, to glass composite materials used in transportation, electronic, telecommunications and other high-performance applications. Since the company's founding in 1938, Owens Corning has become a market-leading innovator of glass fiber technology with sales of $6.3 billion in 2005 and 20,000 employees in 25 countries.
