Owens Corning TruDefinition® Duration® is an architectural asphalt shingle with patented SureNail® Technology, a Limited Lifetime Warranty, and wind coverage up to 160 MPH when Owens Corning’s component and starter requirements are met. North Coast Roofing of Ohio installs Duration in Sandusky, Fremont and Northern Ohio. Call (419) 433-2059 or (419) 332-7254.
Duration® is Owens Corning’s mainstream architectural (dimensional) shingle line. The shingles are built on Owens Corning’s TruDefinition® color platform, which uses multiple granule colors for contrast and depth, and they carry the company’s patented SureNail® nailing strip. Owens Corning lists a 5 5/8″ exposure and 64 shingles (three bundles) per square.
North Coast Roofing of Ohio has installed residential and commercial roofs in Sandusky and Northern Ohio since 2005. Duration is one of three architectural shingle lines we offer on residential roofing projects, next to GAF Timberline HDZ and CertainTeed Landmark Pro.
Looking for the brochure? Open the Owens Corning TruDefinition Duration shingles PDF. It is a 2023 Owens Corning brochure with photos, color information and the technical ratings in effect when it was printed.
Owens Corning has updated some Duration ratings and warranty details since then. For current specifications, colors and warranty terms, use Owens Corning’s TruDefinition Duration page, and always rely on the warranty document issued for your roof.
SureNail® is a reinforced fabric strip in the nailing zone. Owens Corning describes it as Triple Layer Protection® in the nailing zone for superior holding power. On lakeshore homes that see strong wind off Lake Erie, a dependable nailing zone and correct nail placement are a big part of keeping shingles on the roof.
Owens Corning lists Duration as meeting ASTM D3161 Class F wind resistance. Its limited wind warranty reaches up to 160 MPH when Owens Corning component requirements are met and starter shingles are installed on both the eaves and rakes. Ask us which components your estimate includes.
Owens Corning lists Duration shingles as rated Class 3 for impact resistance, and its product literature lists a UL 790 Class A fire rating. These are manufacturer ratings, not promises about any particular storm or insurance outcome.
Owens Corning offers a Limited Lifetime Warranty on Duration shingles. Algae-resistance coverage through Owens Corning’s StreakGuard® protection requires an approved Owens Corning hip and ridge product. Coverage length, limitations and property-type rules are set by Owens Corning and can change, so this page is not a substitute for your warranty certificate.
For a plain-English look at how manufacturer and workmanship warranties work across the brands we install, see our roofing warranty overview.
Duration colors are built on the TruDefinition® color platform, and Owens Corning notes that color availability varies by region. Printed and on-screen colors never match a real roof exactly, so look at full-size samples or a finished home with a similar roof pitch before deciding. When you schedule an estimate, ask which Duration colors are available in Northern Ohio and we will bring samples.
All three are architectural shingles from major manufacturers, and all three can be a good fit for a Sandusky-area home. The differences that usually matter are color selection, how each brand’s warranty is structured, and which accessories are required for the strongest coverage.
We will lay out the options side by side at your free estimate so you can choose based on look and warranty, not sales pressure. Browse our full product line.
Wind, lake-effect snow and freeze-thaw cycles are hard on Northern Ohio roofs. With any Duration roof, the details that matter most are starter shingles on the eaves and rakes, the correct nailing pattern in the SureNail® zone, matching Owens Corning hip and ridge, proper attic ventilation, and leak barrier at eaves and valleys. Those are also the details Owens Corning ties to its stronger wind and algae coverage.
Duration is a solid architectural shingle, and we are glad to install it. Before you decide, we recommend comparing it with GAF and CertainTeed, because those are the two manufacturers we hold top-tier credentials with. North Coast Roofing of Ohio is a GAF Master Elite® contractor (a designation GAF says fewer than 2% of roofing contractors earn) and a CertainTeed Select ShingleMaster™ contractor.
Those credentials matter because they let us offer those manufacturers’ enhanced warranties, which can include extended coverage and manufacturer-backed workmanship coverage that is not available through every installer. Eligibility, required components and terms are set by GAF and CertainTeed. Learn more on our GAF shingles, CertainTeed shingles and roofing warranty pages.
At your free estimate, we will show Duration next to GAF Timberline HDZ and CertainTeed Landmark Pro samples and explain the warranty options for each, so you can choose with all the facts.
Yes. North Coast Roofing of Ohio installs Owens Corning TruDefinition® Duration® shingles alongside GAF Timberline HDZ and CertainTeed Landmark Pro on residential roofs across Sandusky, Fremont and Northern Ohio. We have served the area since 2005. Call Sandusky (419) 433-2059 or Fremont (419) 332-7254 during business hours for a free estimate.
SureNail® is Owens Corning’s patented reinforced nailing strip on Duration shingles. Owens Corning describes it as Triple Layer Protection® in the nailing zone for superior holding power, which matters on windy lakeshore roofs where shingles need to stay fastened.
Owens Corning lists Duration as meeting ASTM D3161 Class F wind resistance, with a limited wind warranty of up to 160 MPH when Owens Corning component requirements are met and starter shingles are installed on both the eaves and rakes. See the actual Owens Corning warranty for full details.
Owens Corning offers a Limited Lifetime Warranty on Duration shingles, plus algae-resistance coverage when an approved Owens Corning hip and ridge product is installed. Terms, limitations and property-type rules are set by Owens Corning. Your warranty document, not this page, controls coverage. See our warranty overview.
You can open the Owens Corning TruDefinition Duration brochure PDF we host. It is a 2023 brochure, so some ratings have since changed; check Owens Corning’s Duration page for current specifications and warranty terms.
Duration shingles use Owens Corning’s TruDefinition® color platform, and color availability varies by region. We recommend viewing samples or a finished roof before choosing. Ask us which Duration colors are available in Northern Ohio when you schedule your estimate.
Owens Corning lists Duration shingles as rated Class 3 for impact resistance. That is a manufacturer rating, not a promise about any specific storm. Ask your insurance agent how, or whether, it affects your policy.
We install Owens Corning Duration shingles, and our manufacturer certifications are GAF Master Elite® (a designation GAF says fewer than 2% of roofing contractors earn) and CertainTeed Select ShingleMaster™. We can walk you through the warranty options for each brand at your free estimate.
Yes, we recommend it. Duration is a good shingle, but as a GAF Master Elite® contractor (a designation GAF says fewer than 2% of roofing contractors earn) and a CertainTeed Select ShingleMaster™ contractor, North Coast Roofing of Ohio can offer GAF and CertainTeed enhanced warranties that not every installer can. Terms are set by each manufacturer. See our GAF shingles, CertainTeed shingles and warranty pages, or ask us to compare all three at your free estimate.
Ask us to compare Duration with GAF and CertainTeed options. North Coast Roofing of Ohio offers free inspections and estimates during business hours. Sandusky office: 3912 Tiffin Ave, Sandusky, OH 44870, (419) 433-2059, Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–4:00 PM. Fremont office: 905 W State St, Fremont, OH 43420, (419) 332-7254, by appointment.
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