We install Owens Corning shingles on most of our roofs, as an Owens Corning Platinum Preferred contractor, and which line fits your roof usually comes down to three choices: Oakridge for a solid architectural roof on a budget, Duration for stronger wind performance, and Duration FLEX or Duration STORM when you want a UL 2218 Class 4 impact rating for hail. Supreme 3-tab is still available for sheds and rentals. You can verify our certification on Owens Corning’s contractor profile.
The lines side by side
| Line | Type | Impact rating | Wind | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supreme | 3-tab | Not impact-rated | 60 mph limited warranty; 25-year limited warranty | Sheds, outbuildings, rentals |
| Oakridge | Architectural | Not impact-rated | 110 mph, or 130 mph with six nails and Owens Corning starter at eaves and rakes; limited lifetime warranty | Value architectural roof |
| TruDefinition Duration | Architectural with SureNail | Class 3 in Owens Corning’s comparison | Up to 160 mph wind warranty on the Duration series from August 1, 2026, with requirements | Wind-exposed homes |
| TruDefinition Duration FLEX | Architectural, SBS modified | UL 2218 and FM 4473 Class 4 | SureNail; 42 percent better nail pull-resistance than standard shingles, per Owens Corning | Hail country, cold-weather installs |
| TruDefinition Duration STORM | Architectural, reinforced backing | UL 2218 Class 4 | Up to 160 mph when component and starter requirements are met | Hail and high wind |
Figures are Owens Corning’s own product and warranty statements. Warranties have conditions; we give you the exact warranty document for the system you choose. If you sell the house, Owens Corning’s transferable roof warranty page explains how coverage passes to the next owner.
What the names mean
- SureNail Technology is the nailing zone on Duration series shingles; Owens Corning credits it with outstanding gripping power.
- SBS (styrene-butadiene-styrene) is a rubber-like polymer blended into Duration FLEX’s asphalt. Owens Corning says it makes the shingle pliable, which helps it take impacts and resist cracking during cold installs.
- WeatherGuard backing is how Duration STORM reaches Class 4.
Owens Corning is also clear about limits: a class rating does not guarantee a shingle will withstand a given hailstorm, and its shingles are not covered under a warranty for hail damage. Read is a Class 4 shingle worth it? before you pay for the upgrade.
The rest of the system
A shingle is one layer. We pair Owens Corning shingles with:
- WeatherLock self-sealing ice and water barrier at eaves, valleys and penetrations; see self-adhering underlayment.
- Starter shingles at the eaves and rakes, which several wind warranties require.
- Hip and ridge shingles matched to the field shingle, including the impact-rated ridge a Class 4 system needs.
- Ventilation sized for the attic, because heat and moisture shorten any shingle’s life.
How each component goes on is laid out in the Integrity Roofing System.
Choosing a color and a tier
Pick the performance tier first, then the color: every line comes in a range of colors, and the Austin heat changes the color conversation; see most popular roof colors in Austin. For the basic choice between flat and dimensional shingles, read 3-tab vs architectural shingles, and for what “composition” means on an insurance estimate, see composition shingles.
See the options on your own roof
We are veteran-owned and family-run since 1990, with 650+ Google reviews, and we present Good, Better and Best options with upfront pricing. Call Colorado Springs at (719) 488-2800, Denver at (303) 209-0152 or Austin at (512) 610-5897, or book a free roof inspection. We reach out the same business day.
Sources: Owens Corning product pages for Supreme, Oakridge, Duration series, Duration FLEX and Duration STORM; Owens Corning newsroom, Duration FLEX introduction (2019) and Oakridge (2013).
