Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

DIY & Home Improvement

SheltieLover

(59,605 posts) Mon Mar 6, 2023, 04:48 PM Mar 2023

1

Anyone have experience with Owens Corning roofing shingles?

Bad storm last week ripped a lot of shingles off my old roof, so it's time for a new one.

Found a great contractor with all 5-star reviews & an Angie's Lost Award, but they only sell Owens Corning shingles, which look somewhat problematic from what I've found online.

Anyone have experience with this or advice? I hate this. 😓

Tyia!

9 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Anyone have experience with Owens Corning roofing shingles? (Original Post) SheltieLover Mar 2023 OP

There're one of the top shingle manufacturers. They offer a 50 year FSogol Mar 2023 #1

Ty! SheltieLover Mar 2023 #5

I've used them Easterncedar Mar 2023 #2

Cracking, curling, discoloration & refusal to honor warranties SheltieLover Mar 2023 #6

I don't know where you are but consider Amish roofers for a metal roof. LakeArenal Mar 2023 #3

Thx! SheltieLover Mar 2023 #7

Only $8500 for metal roof that other bid was $30,000. LakeArenal Mar 2023 #9

Re-roofed with OC shingles last year. OAITW r.2.0 Mar 2023 #4

Ty! SheltieLover Mar 2023 #8

FSogol

(46,522 posts)

1. There're one of the top shingle manufacturers. They offer a 50 year

Reply to SheltieLover (Original post)

Mon Mar 6, 2023, 05:07 PM

Mar 2023

Warranty on materials. The installer is who you need to worry about.

We have owens corning on our house.

SheltieLover

(59,605 posts)

5. Ty!

Reply to FSogol (Reply #1)

Mon Mar 6, 2023, 05:55 PM

Mar 2023

Easterncedar

(3,521 posts)

2. I've used them

Reply to SheltieLover (Original post)

Mon Mar 6, 2023, 05:19 PM

Mar 2023

What makes them problematic?

SheltieLover

(59,605 posts)

6. Cracking, curling, discoloration & refusal to honor warranties

Reply to Easterncedar (Reply #2)

Mon Mar 6, 2023, 05:57 PM

Mar 2023

From BBB Complaints I've read.

There was a huge class action lawsuit for materials defects, but the consumers lost, after 11 years.

Ty!

LakeArenal

(29,797 posts)

3. I don't know where you are but consider Amish roofers for a metal roof.

Reply to SheltieLover (Original post)

Mon Mar 6, 2023, 05:25 PM

Mar 2023

We recommend it. A fraction of other roofers

SheltieLover

(59,605 posts)

7. Thx!

Reply to LakeArenal (Reply #3)

Mon Mar 6, 2023, 05:58 PM

Mar 2023

Likely well beyond my price point.

LakeArenal

(29,797 posts)

9. Only $8500 for metal roof that other bid was $30,000.

Reply to SheltieLover (Reply #7)

Mon Mar 6, 2023, 09:51 PM

Mar 2023

Our Amish fabricated the metal themselves.

Good luck. A new roof really is pretty.

OAITW r.2.0

(28,361 posts)

4. Re-roofed with OC shingles last year.

Reply to SheltieLover (Original post)

Mon Mar 6, 2023, 05:39 PM

Mar 2023

Because of my elevation and direct SW-NW exposure, I had them use 4 nails per shingle.

SheltieLover

(59,605 posts)

8. Ty!

Reply to OAITW r.2.0 (Reply #4)

Mon Mar 6, 2023, 06:00 PM

Mar 2023

Reply to this discussion

Latest Discussions»Culture Forums»DIY & Home Improvement»Anyone have experience wi...