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What Owens Corning Preferred Contractor Status Actually Means

Contractor certifications from manufacturers range from meaningful to essentially purchased. Owens Corning’s Preferred contractor designation is on the meaningful end — here’s specifically what it requires and what it unlocks for Houston homeowners.

What the Credential Requires

To earn and maintain Owens Corning Preferred status, a contractor must meet installation training requirements verified by Owens Corning, maintain appropriate insurance coverage, demonstrate an ongoing track record with the manufacturer, and comply with Owens Corning’s installation standards on every job. The designation isn’t permanent — contractors who don’t maintain the requirements lose it.

What It Unlocks: The SureStart Plus Warranty

The most significant benefit for homeowners is warranty access. Owens Corning’s SureStart Plus warranty — covering both materials and labor for the first 10 years, with materials coverage extending through the product’s rated lifespan — is available only through credentialed installers like Preferred and Platinum contractors. A non-credentialed installer putting down Owens Corning shingles gives you materials warranty only. If an installation defect causes a problem, the labor cost to correct it is yours. Under a Preferred-installed system, both materials and workmanship are covered.

Duration and Duration STORM

RCC installs Owens Corning’s Duration and Duration STORM lines as primary shingle products. Duration STORM carries Class 4 impact resistance under UL 2218 — the highest rating available — and qualifies for Texas insurance discounts on most homeowner policies. The SureStart Plus warranty coverage under a Preferred installation is what converts that product from a shingle purchase to a warranted system. Schedule your inspection here.