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THE DIFFERENCE IS EASY TO SEE

Only Duration® Series Shingles feature SureNail® Technology

It’s easy to see the patented SureNail® Technology exclusively on Duration® Series shingles. It’s the wide, highly visible engineered fabric in the nailing area. SureNail® Technology helps create a clear, reinforced target for nailing shingles with ease.

The way your shingles get fastened to the roof deck is a critical step in their long-term performance. Not only does this technology enable accurate shingle nailing for consistent, quality installation, but it also creates Triple Layer Protection® for industry-leading performance. We’re talking up to 9x better at resisting nail blow through and up to 2x better delamination resistance.* Plus, Duration Series shingles have strong high wind performance with up to 2.5x better nail pull-through resistance.*

The difference is easy to see.

THERE'S A LINE BETWEEN A GOOD SHINGLE AND A GREAT SHINGLE.®

And that line is the nailing line. The difference between a good shingle and a great shingle is having SureNail® Technology, only available from Owens Corning on Duration® Series Shingles. Patented SureNail® Technology features a wide, highly visible engineered fabric strip in the nailing area for a consistent, quality installation, and the unique product design provides outstanding gripping power.

Owens Corning® architectural shingles are built for strength where it matters most—on your roof. Duration® Series Shingles have been put to the test against top competitors in three key performance areas, and the results speak for themselves:

  • Nail pull-through resistance
  • Nail blow-through resistance
  • Delamination resistance

Watch the video to see the difference in action.

Nailing Zone Performance

Owens Corning® Duration® Series Shingles outperform where it matters most: the nailing zone. The nailing zone is the area on a shingle where fasteners are placed during installation. Properly nailing shingles within the nailing zone supports long-term roof performance. Compared to competitive shingles with wide, single-layer nailing zones, our architectural shingles help provide:

  • Outstanding resistance to high winds
  • Deterrence from water infiltration
  • Keeping the shingle layers from separating
9
Out Of
10

CONTRACTORS AGREE

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

9
Out Of
10

CONTRACTORS AGREE

THAT SURENAIL® TECHNOLOGY GIVES THE MOST VISIBLE NAIL LINE**

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Ultimate Protection

DURATION® 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.

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
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Why Choose SureNail® Technology from Owens Corning

SureNail® Technology is designed to improve accuracy and strength when nailing roof shingles. Our unique patented tape creates a clearly defined shingle nail line for more precise installation. This innovation helps ensure consistent, high-quality shingle nailing.

Benefits of SureNail® Technology for Homeowners:

  • Reliable installation that helps protect your home from the start.
  • Strong, wind-resistant design for peace of mind in severe weather.
  • Better seal and durability to help prevent shingle damage over time.
  • Backed by testing from Owens Corning, a brand homeowners and contractors trust.


SureNail® Difference

1. Excellent Adhesive Power

Helps keep the shingle layers laminated.

2. Outstanding Grip

The SureNail® strip enhances the already amazing grip of our proprietary Tru-Bond®† sealant for exceptional wind resistance of up to a 130-MPH wind warranty††.

3. Breakthrough Design

Patented SureNail® Technology+ is the first and only reinforced nailing zone on the face of the shingle.

"No Guess" Wide Nailing Zone

This tough, engineered woven-fabric strip is embedded in the shingle to create an easy-to-see strong, durable fastener zone.

4. Triple Layer Protection®++

A unique “triple layer” of reinforcement occurs when the fabric overlays the two shingle layers, called the common bond area. This area provides increased protection against “nail pull” from the wind.

Double the Common Bond

SureNail® features up to a 200% wider common bond area in the nailing zone over standard shingles.

SureNail® Videos

Triple Layer Protection®

With SureNail® Technology, a unique triple layer of reinforcement occurs when the fabric overlays the common bond of the shingle layers, offering excellent fastener holding power. Compared with standard shingles that have only one or two layers in the nailing zone.

SureNail® Triple Layer Protection
SureNail® Triple Layer Protection
Trust the Grip of the SureNail® Strip
Trust the Grip of the SureNail® Strip
The SureNail® Difference
The SureNail® Difference
SureNail® Advantage in Lab Tests
SureNail® Advantage in Lab Tests
Duration FLEX® Nail Pull Test
Duration FLEX® Nail Pull Test
Owens Corning® Roofing: More than Just a Roof™
Owens Corning® Roofing: More than Just a Roof™

No Matter Where You Live,
We Have The Right Shingle For Your Home

Depending on where you live, your roof may have unique performance requirements, like protection against damage from hail or the need for solar reflectivity. Or you may want a bolder color choice on your home. Duration® Series Shingles have you covered.

Our Most Popular Shingles

Available nationwide, Duration® and Duration® Designer Shingles are our most popular shingle lines because of their rich color options and exceptional wind resistance so you don’t have to sacrifice beauty for durability.

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TruDefinition®Duration® Designer

Searching for even bolder shingle colors for your roof? Discover the rich palette of possibilities available in our TruDefinition® Duration® Designer line. Duration® Designer shingles feature high contrast tones of unique color blends for a distinctive view from the curb.

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TruDefinition®Duration®

Get the protection you need and the color you want with our tried-and-true TruDefintion® Duration® architectural shingles. Duration® shingles feature high contrast, monochromatic hues in a wide range of colors.

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* 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.
** Owens Corning contractor Research, August 2019.
† Tru-Bond is a proprietary premium weathering-grade ashalt sealant that is blended by Owens Corning Roofing® and Asphalt, LLC.
†† See actual warranty for complete details, limitations and requirements.
+ For patent information, please visit www.owenscorning.com/patents.
++ The amount of Triple Layer Protection may vary on a shingle-to-shingle basis.