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When you look at your room, you may think that it is just shingles with some paper underneath. Although you are partially correct, there is a lot more that goes into an Owens Corning Roofing System than meets the eye. Owens Corning leads the way not just in their roofing materials but the system they have set up to make it a complete protection of your home.

What Are The Layers Of the Owens Corning System?

1. Seal: The first layer creates a seal that will make sure you don’t get water into your home. Different underlayment options are available depending on your climate and whether or not you will need to protect against ice or just water.
2. Defend: This layer is the part you are used to seeing, the shingles. Shingles are available in different shapes, colors, materials, and thicknesses.
3. Breathe: The last part of the system is to help optimize airflow in your attic. This will help reduce heat and moisture build-up, hopefully keeping away mold and other problems.

Benefits

Now that we discussed the necessary steps in the Owens Corning System, let’s see why they are so important...

Importance of Sealing

A roof’s job is to protect your home. The primary way it can defend is by allowing nothing to seep through into the living space. The role that your roof has is no easy task. When you add in ridges and skylights, it can get even more complicated. Sealing the roof before putting shingles on will make sure that if anything were to seep through, you would still be protected. The sealing process used by Owens Corning does not just help for the torrential downpour but also the moisture and water sitting there for extended periods as well.

Importance of Defending

You may think that the defending part of this process is not quite as crucial after the seal, but it is the key element in keeping your dry. Shingles are the defenders of your roof, and it is not just rain that they must defend against. One of the most challenging things your roof will deal with is wind. Owens Corning shingles are built and installed to handle high levels of wind.

Importance of Breathing

With all of the sealing and defending, it can be challenging to remember that if a roof doesn’t breathe, you will be facing mold and other issues. Proper ventilation is critical when it comes to a roof, and if you don’t have a proper roof installation, you will end up with moisture problems down the road. Roofing is not as simple as you may think, but with the combination of a licensed professional and the Owens Corning system, you will be in good hands.

Conclusion

Once you have decided that the Owens Corning System is for you, it is time to choose the proper materials. These decisions can be difficult, but at Exterior Genie, we will be with you every step of the way. From selecting materials to installation and warranty on your new roof, you can count on us.