When choosing a roofing contractor, there are a lot of factors to consider. Experience, workmanship, materials, warranties, and customer service all matter when deciding who to trust with your home.
You may have also seen the name Owens Corning associated with roofing and wondered exactly what it means. So, what is Owens Corning, and what does it mean when a roofing contractor is a Platinum Preferred Contractor?
What Is Owens Corning?
Owens Corning is a building products company that manufactures products for homes and other buildings, including roofing, insulation and doors. Its roofing division is a major manufacturer of roofing shingles, underlayment, and other roofing components.
Owens Corning has been involved in roofing for decades and offers complete roofing systems designed to work together, including shingles, underlayment, ice and water barriers and ventilation products.
In addition to manufacturing roofing products, Owens Corning has a Roofing Contractor Network made up of independent roofing contractors who must meet specific requirements to participate. Platinum Preferred is the highest level within that network.
What Is a Platinum Preferred Contractor?
Owens Corning Platinum Preferred Contractors are independent roofing contractors that have met the requirements for the highest level of the Owens Corning Roofing Contractor Network.
Platinum Preferred status is invitation-only, meaning contractors must meet Owens Corning’s requirements before being invited to participate at this level.
To qualify for Platinum Preferred status, contractors must meet several requirements established by Owens Corning.
These include:
- Passing an installation workmanship inspection
- Carrying at least $1 million in general liability insurance
- Demonstrating financial stability
- Meeting customer service expectations
- Being in business under the same name for at least three years
What Does That Mean for Homeowners?
A Platinum Preferred designation doesn’t replace the importance of researching a roofing contractor’s experience, reputation, and work, but it can provide additional information about the company you’re considering.
Owens Corning describes Platinum Preferred Contractors as the top tier of its network, with standards focused on professionalism, reliability and craftsmanship. Contractors in the program also have access to resources and training through Owens Corning.
For homeowners, one of the most significant benefits is access to certain enhanced warranty options when the applicable requirements are met.
What About the Warranty?
Platinum Preferred Contractors are the only contractors authorized to offer Owens Corning’s Platinum Protection Roofing System Limited Warranty. The warranty provides extended coverage for qualifying roofing systems and may include workmanship coverage when applicable requirements are met.
The exact coverage depends on the roofing system, products used, and warranty requirements, so homeowners should review the specific warranty details for their project.
It’s also important to remember that being a Platinum Preferred Contractor does not automatically mean every roofing project receives the Platinum Protection warranty. The contractor is authorized to offer it, but the homeowner and contractor should discuss the available warranty options before installation.
Why Does the Contractor Matter?
The materials used on your roof are important, but proper installation matters, too.
A roofing system includes much more than shingles. Underlayment, flashing, ventilation and other components all work together to help protect your home. Even high-quality materials need to be installed correctly to perform as intended.
That’s one reason Owens Corning includes a workmanship inspection among the requirements for Platinum Preferred Contractors.
What Does This Mean at Buckeye Roofing & Exteriors?
Buckeye Roofing & Exteriors is proud to be the area’s longest-standing Owens Corning Platinum Preferred Contractor.
For us, the designation represents more than a badge on our website. It reflects the standards we work to maintain in our roofing projects and the importance we place on quality workmanship, professional service, and doing the job right.
We also believe homeowners deserve to understand what they’re paying for and why the materials and installation methods being recommended are appropriate for their home.
When you’re making an investment in your roof, choosing a qualified contractor is an important part of the process.
If you’re considering a roofing project, Buckeye Roofing & Exteriors is here to help. We offer free, no-obligation roof inspections and estimates. We’d be happy to answer any questions about your roof, your options, and the roofing system that’s right for your home.