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Manufacturer notes

Owens Corning

Asphalt shingle systems — inspector's-eye notes on install spec, warranty requirements, and what typically gets skipped on NM installs.

Training attended

Duration series, SureNail technology, Total Protection Roofing System, Platinum warranty spec

Albuquerque, NM

Owner-attested attendance. Owens Corning does not typically issue individual certificates for product-knowledge sessions. Listed as training attended, never as certification.

What we check on a Owens Corning install

  • Nailing pattern — 4 vs 6 nails per shingle changes the wind warranty entirely.
  • Starter strip at eaves and rakes — missing starter = wind lift within 2 storms.
  • Ice & water shield in valleys and around all penetrations, not just eaves.
  • Ridge cap must be manufacturer-matched hip/ridge, not cut-up field shingles.
  • Balanced attic ventilation — required for the shingle warranty to stay valid.

Questions to ask any contractor bidding Owens Corning on your roof

  1. Are you a Owens Corning-authorized installer? Can you register the manufacturer's system warranty on my roof?
  2. Which Owens Corning product line are you installing? What's the exact spec — nailing pattern, underlayment, accessories?
  3. Will you supply photos of critical details (valleys, penetrations, flashings) before dry-in and after tear-off?
  4. Does the Owens Corning warranty on this bid cover material only, labor + material, or full system with workmanship?
  5. What's your written policy if a Owens Corning warranty claim is denied later because install spec wasn't met?
Next step

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