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Marine Corps Veteran Receives a Free Roof
By Colin Sheehan, RCS Reporter. Owens Corning and Habitat for Humanity come together to provide a free roof to a veteran in need. Jason Bunn served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1992 to 1998. He was a machine gunner stationed in Cuba and told reporter Michaela Sumner of the ...
Owens Corning® Announces “Aged Copper” as 2021 Shingle Color of the Year
Shingle integrates nature-inspired hues with powerful performance technology. Owens Corning (NYSE:OC) today announced Aged Copper as the 2021 Shingle Color of the Year and the fifth shingle in the Owens Corning TruDefinition® Duration® Designer Colors Collection to receive this designation. In selecting Aged Copper as the 2021 Shingle Color of the Year, ...
The Technological Evolution of Asphalt Shingles
By Greg Keeler, Technical Service Leader, Owens Corning for FRSA. There is more than what meets the eye with advances in asphalt shingle technology. On the surface, it may seem like little has changed in asphalt shingle technology in the past 50 years. To most people, the asphalt shingle industry ...
Pacific Northwest Company Provides Free Roofs to Community Members in Need
By Colin Sheehan, RCS Reporter. The Halo Project is another way Guardian Roofing says thank you to loyal customers. Guardian Roofing owners Matt and Lori Swanson understand that their success is due to the community customers who keep coming back and the employees who continue to deliver amazing service. While ...
Shingle Technology Delivers Long-Lasting Protection
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. Owens Corning continues to advance shingle technologies and provides the tools to help contractors sell. Contractors and homeowners have a lot of options when deciding what shingles to install on a home. Manufacturers are continually looking at different technologies and materials that can help a shingle ...
Owens Corning Names Kenneth Parks Chief Financial Officer
Kenneth brings broad global expertise with deep functional experience and technical knowledge to Owens Corning. Owens Corning (NYSE: OC) announced today the appointment of Kenneth Parks as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective September 8, 2020. Mr. Parks will join Owens Corning from Mylan, an $11 billion global generic and ...
Owens Corning Introduces FOAMULAR® NGX Insulation
Innovative blowing agent blend delivers 90% reduction in Global Warming Potential. Owens Corning (NYSE: OC) today announced a new product line: FOAMULAR® NGX (Next Generation Extruded). The proprietary blowing agent in this new line of extruded polystyrene (XPS) foam products delivers a 90% reduction in global warming potential (GWP) without sacrificing ...
Owens Corning Awarded with “National Preferred Partner” Distinction from David Weekley Homes
Owens Corning Insulation is recognized for their world-class quality, customer service and performance. Owens Corning’s (NYSE: OC) Insulation business earned the National Preferred Partner designation from David Weekley Homes’ 16th annual National Preferred Partner Survey. This is the eighth time Owens Corning Insulation, together with its network of contractors and distributors, has ...
XAP 360 and Owens Corning Introduce Touchless Roofing Inspection Platform to U.S. Contractors
XAP 360 powered by Kespry’s drone-based aerial intelligence technology provides roofing professionals with granular accuracy and efficiency, enhancing homeowner transparency and satisfaction. XAP 360, a leader in touchless property assessment solutions is collaborating with Owens Corning, a global leader in insulation, roofing and fiberglass composite materials. The collaboration offers Owens Corning ...
Roofing Industry Supports Tax Credits in Response to Economic Impact of COVID-19
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. NRCA is supporting a proposal from Standard Industries for tax incentives to stimulate demand for construction. Standard Industries, the parent company of GAF, is proposing that the federal government consider a 30 percent federal tax credit for the cost of improvements to residential and commercial buildings. ...
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