Let me guess. You've heard the name Owens Corning. Maybe you've seen the pink panther. Maybe your neighbor mentioned it when they got their roof done. But you're not entirely sure what makes it different from any other shingle brand out there.

Fair enough. Let me break it down.

A Name That's Been Around Longer Than Most Roofing Companies

Owens Corning was founded in 1935. They've been on the Fortune 500 list every single year since the list was created in 1955. That's not a startup trying to figure things out. That's a company that has been engineering roofing products for American homes for over 90 years.

When you put Owens Corning on your roof, you're choosing the most recognized roofing brand in the country. That recognition exists for a reason.

SureNail Technology

This is where it gets interesting. Owens Corning's SureNail Technology is a patented triple-layer reinforced nailing zone built into the shingle. It's engineered to hold up to 130 mph winds.

What does that mean in plain English? It means when a storm rolls through Westmoreland County, your shingles stay where they're supposed to stay. The nailing zone gives installers a clear, consistent target for proper nail placement, which means fewer installation errors and better long-term performance.

You can see the full details at owenscorning.com/en-us/roofing/surenail.

The 50-Year Non-Prorated Warranty

Here's the part most people don't fully understand. Owens Corning offers a 50-year non-prorated warranty, but only through their Preferred Contractors.

Non-prorated means the coverage doesn't shrink over time. Year 49 is covered the same as year one. That is not how most warranties work. Most warranties are prorated, meaning the manufacturer covers less and less as the years go on. By year 20, you might be covering most of the cost yourself.

With OC Preferred Protection, that doesn't happen.

Important note:The 50 years refers to warranty coverage, not how long the shingles physically last. Actual shingle lifespan is typically 25 to 35 years depending on installation quality, ventilation, and climate. The warranty is there to protect your investment during that lifespan and beyond.

What "Preferred Contractor" Actually Means

Any roofer can buy Owens Corning shingles and put them on a roof. That does not make them a Preferred Contractor.

Preferred Contractor status is earned through Owens Corning directly. It means the contractor has been vetted, certified, and authorized to offer the highest tier of warranty protection. Without that certification, a homeowner cannot access the 50-year non-prorated coverage, even if the exact same shingles are used.

Nail 'Em Down Roofing is an Owens Corning Preferred Contractor. That means every roof we install qualifies for that top-tier manufacturer protection. Pair that with our workmanship warranty options of 5-year, 10-year, or lifetime, and you have both sides of your investment covered.

Why Both Warranties Matter

There are two warranties on every properly protected roof. The manufacturer warranty covers the materials. The workmanship warranty covers the installation.

You need both. Here's why.

If a shingle fails because of a manufacturing defect, the manufacturer warranty handles it. But if a leak develops because of an installation error, the manufacturer is not responsible for that. That falls on the contractor's workmanship warranty.

Most contractors around here offer 1 to 5 years on workmanship. We offer up to lifetime. That means if something goes wrong with the installation, whether it's year 2 or year 20, we stand behind it.

Both warranties. Both in writing. That's the standard at Nail 'Em Down.

The Bottom Line

Owens Corning is the most recognized roofing brand in the country. SureNail Technology is engineered for 130 mph wind resistance. The 50-year non-prorated warranty protects your investment without shrinking over time. And Preferred Contractor status is what unlocks all of it.

That's the Owens Corning Advantage. That's what's on every roof we install.

Questions? Hit us up!