What Does an Owens Corning Preferred Contractor Mean for Homeowners?
Roofing quotes come with badges and certifications, and "Owens Corning Preferred Contractor" is one of the most common. Most homeowners don't know what it means for them. The short answer: it affects which warranty you can get on your roof.
- Owens Corning's Preferred and Platinum Preferred Contractors are the only roofers it authorizes to provide its extended roofing warranties.
- Any contractor can install Owens Corning shingles under the Standard Product Limited Warranty, which covers manufacturing defects.
- Extended warranties require Owens Corning system components, such as hip and ridge shingles and underlayment, not only shingles.
- Ask which warranty your roof will have before installation. Contractors are authorized, but not obligated, to offer the extended ones.
On this page
- What Is an Owens Corning Preferred Contractor?
- How Does the Standard Owens Corning Shingle Warranty Work?
- What Changes When You Hire a Preferred Contractor?
- Is a Preferred Contractor Better Than a Standard Roofer?
- How Do You Register or Transfer an Owens Corning Warranty?
- Who Installs Owens Corning Roofing in North Idaho?
What Is an Owens Corning Preferred Contractor?
A roofing contractor in the Owens Corning Roofing Contractor Network with one of its top designations. Owens Corning says its Platinum and Preferred Contractors are the only roofing professionals authorized to provide its extended roofing warranties.
Lakeview Roofing & Restoration is an Owens Corning Preferred Contractor.
How Does the Standard Owens Corning Shingle Warranty Work?
Every Owens Corning shingle comes with a Standard Product Limited Warranty, and any contractor can install the shingles under it, as long as Owens Corning's installation instructions and local building codes are followed.
- Limited lifetime: on a single-family home, the warranty covers manufacturing defects for as long as you own the home. Coverage is shorter for other kinds of buildings
- TRU PROtection period: each warranty starts with a period in which coverage includes the labor to repair or replace defective materials, not only the materials. Its length depends on the warranty and the shingle
For material and workmanship warranties side by side, read understanding roof warranties.
What Changes When You Hire a Preferred Contractor?
You can get an extended warranty. Owens Corning offers three beyond the standard one: System Protection, Preferred Protection, and Platinum Protection, and only its Platinum and Preferred Contractors are authorized to provide them.
| Warranty | Owens Corning components required |
|---|---|
| System Protection | Hip and ridge shingles plus two other accessories |
| Preferred Protection | Hip and ridge shingles, underlayment, plus two other accessories |
| Platinum Protection | Hip and ridge shingles, underlayment, plus two other accessories |
Owens Corning notes its contractors are authorized, but not obligated, to provide an extended warranty, and that it's up to the homeowner to discuss it with the contractor before installation.
Is a Preferred Contractor Better Than a Standard Roofer?
A standard roofer can install a good roof. The difference is the warranty behind it: with a standard roofer you get the Standard Product Limited Warranty, and with a Preferred Contractor you can also get extended coverage on the roofing system.
- Are you an Owens Corning Preferred or Platinum Preferred Contractor?
- Which warranty will my roof have, and is it in writing?
- Do you offer a workmanship warranty on your installation?
- Will you register the warranty with Owens Corning?
For more on comparing roofers, read how to choose a roofing contractor in North Idaho.
How Do You Register or Transfer an Owens Corning Warranty?
Register it online with the installation date, shingle type, shingle color, and number of squares. To transfer it after a sale, the second owner must contact Owens Corning within 60 days of the real estate transfer.
Owens Corning asks for proof of ownership, such as the deed or closing documents, and a transfer fee of upwards of $100, depending on the warranty.
Who Installs Owens Corning Roofing in North Idaho?
Lakeview Roofing & Restoration, a family-owned Owens Corning Preferred Contractor based in Rathdrum, installs Owens Corning roofing systems across Coeur d'Alene, Post Falls, Hayden, Spirit Lake, Sandpoint, and the rest of North Idaho.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is an Owens Corning Preferred Contractor?
It's a designation within the Owens Corning Roofing Contractor Network. Preferred and Platinum Preferred Contractors are the only roofing professionals Owens Corning authorizes to provide its extended roofing warranties.
What does an Owens Corning Preferred Contractor mean for homeowners?
Access to Owens Corning's extended warranty options, which other contractors can't provide. Extended warranties require Owens Corning system components and should be discussed before installation.
Is an Owens Corning Preferred Contractor better than a standard roofer?
Any contractor can install Owens Corning shingles under the Standard Product Limited Warranty. A Preferred Contractor can also offer extended warranty coverage on the roofing system.
What does the Owens Corning shingles warranty cover?
The Standard Product Limited Warranty covers manufacturing defects. On a single-family home, limited lifetime coverage lasts as long as you own the home, and the TRU PROtection period at the start includes labor to repair or replace defective materials.
Can I transfer my Owens Corning warranty if I sell my house?
Yes. The second owner must contact Owens Corning within 60 days of the real estate transfer, with proof of ownership and a transfer fee of upwards of $100, depending on the warranty.
About this guide. Written by Lakeview Roofing & Restoration, a family-owned roofing company in Rathdrum, Idaho, and an Owens Corning Preferred Contractor with HAAG certified inspectors. Facts in this guide were checked against the sources listed below.