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Getting the Job Done Right

Owens Corning® Roofing has made it easy to learn how to install each component within our roofing system the right way. For added peace of mind – we have simplified how to access all installation instructions, including multiple languages, in one location.

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Components

Synthetic Underlayment

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DeckDefense® High Performance Synthetic Roof Underlayment

DeckDefense® High Performance Synthetic Roof Underlayment features a durable construction that works with your shingles to help shield your home from moisture infiltration.

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ProArmor® Synthetic Roof Underlayment

Owens Corning® ProArmor® Synthetic Roof Underlayment with Fusion Back Coating Technology® is strong, durable and repels water unlike #15 felt. It’s also light, easy to install and contributes to safe working conditions.

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Titanium® UDL25 Synthetic Roofing Underlayment

For use under: metal, shake & shingle roofing. Titanium® UDL25 Synthetic Underlayment. The premium choice for protection that lasts. 

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Titanium® UDL30 Synthetic Roofing Underlayment

For use under: metal, tile, slate, shake & shingle roofing. Titanium®UDL30 Synthetic Underlayment. The premium choice for protection that lasts. 

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Titanium® UDL50 Synthetic Roofing Underlayment

For use under premium: metal, tile, slate, shake & shingle roofing. Titanium® UDL50 Synthetic Underlayment. The premium choice for protection that lasts.

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Titanium® X30 Premium Synthetic Underlayment

The advanced technology of Titanium® X30 synthetic underlayment combines all-weather ease and exceptional walkability with strength and durability that other brands can’t match.

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RhinoRoof® U20 Synthetic Roofing Underlayment

RhinoRoof® U20 is 12 times stronger than #30 felt and offers excellent wind resistance and durability through heavy roof traffic and adverse weather conditions.

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Ice & Water Barriers

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WeatherLock® Flex Self-Sealing Ice & Water Barrier

WeatherLock® Flex Flexible Self-Sealing Ice & Water Barrier provides excellent roof deck protection against water infiltration resulting from the freeze/thaw cycle, wind-driven rains and normal water flow around eaves, rakes, valleys, vents, chimneys and skylights.

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WeatherLock® Mat Self-Sealing Ice & Water Barrier

WeatherLock® Mat Self-Sealing Ice & Water Barrier is designed to act as a secondary water barrier under shingles, wood shakes and quarry slate roofs.

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WeatherLock® G Granulated Self-Sealing Ice & Water Barrier

WeatherLock® G Granulated Self-Sealing Ice & Water Barrier allows for proper flow of water off the roof and helps prevent damage caused by ice dams.

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WeatherLock® Specialty Tile & Metal Waterproofing Barrier

WeatherLock® Specialty Tile & Metal Self-Sealing Ice & Water Barrier allows for proper flow of water off the roof under tile or metal roofing and asphalt shingles.

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Titanium® PSU30 Self-Adhered Underlayment

Titanium® PSU30 is the only modified rubberized asphalt Peel & Stick underlayment with a patented slip resistant Sure-Foot® nodular walking surface technology that allows for easier steep slope walkability, even in wet or dusty conditions.

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RhinoRoof® Granulated Self-Adhered Underlayment

RhinoRoof® Granulated Self-adhered Underlayment is designed as a secondary water barrier for use on steep slope roofs (2:12 or greater) under: Asphalt Singles, Synthetic Shingles, Residential Roofing and Cedar Shakes.

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Titanium® FR Self-Adhered Roofing Underlayment

Titanium® FR Self-Adhered Underlayment

Titanium® FR is outstanding for use under metal, mechanically attached tile, asphalt, slate and BAPV solar over asphalt shingles.

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Hip & Ridge

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DecoRidge® Hip & Ridge Shingles

DecoRidge® Hip & Ridge Shingles offer a high profile and architectural appeal along with added protection and are specifically designed to complement our laminate shingle colors.

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DuraRidge® Hip & Ridge Shingles

Featuring a bold, dramatic appearance and vibrant TruDefinition® colors,* DuraRidge™ Hip & Ridge Shingles are a beautiful complement to our TruDefinition® duration® Series shingles.

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RIZERidge® Hip & Ridge Shingles

Compared to cut-tab shingles, RIZERidge® Hip & Ridge shingles offer a higher profile and more consistent look. They add depth and dimension, yet they’re easy to install.

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ProEdge® Hip & Ridge Shingles

Attention to detail matters. ProEdge® Hip & Ridge Shingles provide a clean and consistent roof line. Their enhanced aesthetics add distinction to your roof line.

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ImpactRidge® Hip & Ridge Shingles

ImpactRidge® Hip & Ridge Shingles are designed to work with TruDefinition® duration FLEX™ Shingles. Hip & Ridge Shingles help provide a finishing touch to complete the look of the roof.

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Ventilation

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VentSure® 4-Foot Strip Heat & Moisture Ridge Vent

with Weather PROtector® Moisture Barrier option

VentSure® 4-Foot Strip Heat & Moisture Ridge Vents work with VentSure® intake vents and/or VentSure® InFlow® intake vents to help improve air flow through the attic.

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VentSure® Rigid Roll Ridge Vent

For an efficient roofing system, it’s essential that the attic stay dry and cool. VentSure® Rigid Roll Ridge Vents are a Weather PROtector® moisture barrier membrane that protects against weather infiltration.

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VentSure® RidgeCat® Rolled Ridge Vent

RidgeCat® Rolled Ridge Vent is easy to install with high-performing aesthetics.

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VentSure® RidgeProwler™ 30 Rolled Ridge Vent

Designed for optimal attic ventilation and features a compact design. Curved baffles and flat side vents help manage airflow while limiting debris buildup.

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VentSure® InFlow® Intake Vent

Properly ventilating your attic is one of the best ways to increase the longevity and performance of your roof.

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Starter Shingles

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Starter Shingle Roll

Eliminate the need for cutting shingle tabs or inverting them to create a starter row. Simply apply a single course of Starter Shingle Roll along a clean, dry and smooth eave line or rake edge after removing the release sheet.

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Starter Strip Plus Shingle

Starter Strip Plus Shingle helps save time by eliminating the need to cut shingles to create a starter row. Starter Strip Plus Shingle is packaged two pieces per shingle, and perforated down the center for easy separation.

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WoodStart Starter Strip Shingle installed on a tan home under Woodcrest Chestnut shingles.

WoodStart® Starter Strip Shingle

Designed for quick installation and a clean finish, WoodStart® Starter Strip Shingles feature laminated two-ply construction, a continuous sealant strip for wind protection, and match Woodcrest® and Woodmoor® Shingles in both color and profile.

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Low Slope Products

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DeckSeal Self-Adhered Roofing System

Owens Corning has applied its 75 years of building science technology to introduce the DeckSeal Self-Adhered Roofing System.This self-adhered roofing system serves as a system solution for low slope applications on residential re-roofing jobs.

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