GAF vs Owens Corning asphalt roofing shingles: a consumer comparison

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GAF and Owens Corning are two of the leading manufacturers and suppliers of asphalt roofing shingles. Comparing the selections available from GAF and Owens Corning will give you a better understanding of the options you have when selecting an asphalt shingle roofing system.

GAF Overview

GAF was founded in 1886 and has become America's largest manufacturer of roofing materials. The company's sales approach $3 billion annually, and GAF continues to be a highly recognized and award-winning business. The asphalt roofing shingles that GAF manufacturers are broken down into three general categories, roughly based upon price:

• Three-tab shingles – theseare generally the least expensive and they offer basic protection on a limited budget.
• Timberline® and Designer series -- are both architectural and a bit more expensive, but they have extensive warranties and tend to please the eye.

For more detailed information on all of GAF’s asphalt roofing products, click here.

Owens Corning overview

Owens Corning was founded in 1938. Since that time, the company has established itself as a leader in a wide array of building materials. They offer several lines of asphalt roofing shingles including: 

Owens Corning TruDefinition® asphalt roofing shingles

• Limited lifetime warranty (though a 10-year total replacement warranty option is available)
• Wind resistant to 130 mph
• Algae-resistant for 10 years

Owens Corning Berkshire® asphalt roofing shingles

• Limited lifetime warranty (though a 10-year total replacement warranty option is available)
• Wind resistant to 110 mph
• Algae-resistant for 10 years

Owens Corning Woodmoor® asphalt roofing shingles

• Limited lifetime warranty (though a 10-year total replacement warranty option is available)
• Wind resistant to 110 mph
• Algae-resistant for 10 years

Owens Corning Woodcrest® asphalt roofing shingles

• Limited lifetime warranty (though a 10-year total replacement warranty option is available)
• Wind resistant to 110 mph

Owens Corning Duration® premium cool asphalt roofing shingles

• Limited lifetime warranty (though a 10-year total replacement warranty option is available)
• Wind resistant to 130 mph
• Algae-resistant for 10 years
• Solar-reflected

Owens Corning Duration® premium asphalt roofing shingles

• Limited lifetime warranty (though a 10-year total replacement warranty option is available)
• Wind resistant to 130 mph
• Algae-resistant for 10 years

Owens Corning Oakridge® asphalt roofing shingles

• Limited lifetime warranty (though a 10-year total replacement warranty option is available)
• Wind resistant to 110 mph

Owens Corning Supreme metric asphalt roofing shingles

• 25-year limited warranty (though a 5-year total replacement warranty option is available)
• Wind resistant to 60 mph

For more information on the complete line of Owens Corning asphalt roofing singles, click here.

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