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EVALUATION REPORT
Owens Corning
One Owens Corning Parkway
Toledo, OH 43659
Evaluati on Report O37940. 02.1 2-R6
FL10674-R1 1
Date of Issuance: 02/06/201 2
Revision 6: 10/15/2015
SCOPE :
This Evaluation Report is issued under Rule 61G20-3 and the applicable rules and regulations governing the use of
construction materials in the State of Florida. The documentation submitted has been reviewed by Robert Nieminen, P.E. for
use of the product under the Florida Building Code and Florida Building Code, Residential Volume. The products described
herein ha ve been evaluated for compliance with the 5th Edition (2014) Florida Building Code sections noted herein.
DESCRIPTION : Owens Corning Asphalt Roof Shingles
LABELING : Labeling shall be in accordance with the requirements the Accredited Quality Assurance Agency noted herein.
CONTINUED COMPLIANCE : This Evaluation Report is valid until such time as the named product(s) changes, the referenced
Quality Assurance documentation changes, or provisions of the Code that relate to the product change. Acceptance of this
Evaluation Report by the named client constitutes agreement to notify Robert Nieminen, P.E. if the product changes or the
referenced Quality Assurance documentation changes. Trinity|ERD requires a complete review of this Evaluation Report
relative to updated Code requirements w ith each Code Cycle.
ADVERTISEMENT : The Evaluation Report number preceded by the words “Trinity| ERD Evaluated” may be displayed in
advertising literature. If any portion of the Evaluation Report is displayed, then it shall be done in its entirety.
INSPECTION : Upon request, a copy of this entire Evaluation Report shall be provided to the user by the manufacturer or its
distributors and shall be available for inspection at the job site at the request of the Building Official.
This Evaluation Report consists of pages 1 through 7.
Prepared by:
Robert J.M. Nieminen, P.E.
Florida Registration No. 59166, Florida DCA ANE1983
The facsimile seal appearing was authorized by Robert Nieminen,
P.E. on 10/15/2015. This does not serve as an electronically signed
document. Signed, sealed hardcopies have been transmitted to the
Product Approval Administrator and to the named client
CERTIFICATION OF INDEPENDENCE :
1. Trinity|ERD does not have, nor does it intend to acquire or will it acquire, a fin ancial interest in any company manufacturing or
distributing products it evaluates.
2. Trinity|ERD is not owned, operated or controlled by any company manufacturing or distributing products it evaluates.
3. Robert Nieminen, P.E. does not have nor will acquire, a financial interest in any company manufacturing or distributing products for
which the evaluation reports are being issued.
4. Robert Nieminen, P.E. does not have, nor will acquire, a financial interest in any other entity involved in the approval process of the
product.
5. This is a building code evaluation. Neither Trinity|ERD nor Robert Nieminen, P.E. are, in any way, the Designer of Record fo r any
project on which this Evaluation Report, or previous versions thereof, is/was used for permitting or design gui dance unless retained
specifically for that purpose.
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ROOFING SYSTEMS EVALUATION :
1. SCOPE :
Product Category: Roofing
Sub -Category: Asphalt Shingles
Compliance Statement: Owens Corning Asphalt Roof Shingles, as produced by Owens Corning, have demonstr ated
compliance with the following sections of the Florida Building Code and Florida Building Code, Residential Volume
through testing in accordance with the following Standards. Compliance is subject to the Installation Requirements
and Limitations / Con ditions of Use set forth herein.
2. STANDARDS :
Section Property Standard Year
1507.2.5, R905.2.4 Physical Properties ASTM D3462 2009
1507.2.7.1, R905.2.6.1 Wind Resistance ASTM D3161 2009
1507.2.7.1, R905.2.6.1 Wind Resistance ASTM D7158 2008
3. REFERENCES :
Entity Examination Reference Date
UL LLC (CER9626) Physicals & Wind Resistance File R2453, Vol. 3 02/15/2007
UL LLC (CER9626) Physicals & Wind Resistance 20120516-R2453 05/16/2012
UL LLC (TST9628) Physical Properties 06CA20263 04/18/2006
UL LLC (TST9628) Wind Resistance 11CA34308 02/18/2012
UL LLC (TST9628) Physicals & Wind Resistance 4786093137 02/01/2014
UL LLC (TST9628) Wind Resistance 4786126532 02/10/2014
UL LLC (TST9628) Physical Properties Classification letter 02/13/2014
UL LLC (TST9628) Physical Properties Classification letter 10/02/2015
Miami-Dade (CER1592) FBC HVHZ Compliance Various NOAs Various
UL LLC (QUA9625) Quality Control Service Confirmation, R2453 Exp. 08/20/2017
4. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION :
4.1 Asphalt Shingles:
4.1.1 Classic ® and Supreme ® are fiberglass reinforced, 3-tab asphalt roof shingles.
4.1.2 Berkshire ® are fiberglass reinforced, 4-tab asphalt roof shingles.
4.1.3 Devonshire™ are fiberglass reinforced, 5 -tab asphalt roof shingles.
4.1.4 Duration ®, TruDefinition ® Duration ®, Duration ® Premium Cool, TruDefinition ® Duration ® Designer Color
Collection, TruDefinition ® Oakridge ®, Oakridge ® and WeatherGuard ® HP are fiberglass reinforced, laminated
asphalt roof shingles.
4.2 Berkshire ® Hip & Ridge Shingles, High Ridge, Hip & Ridge with Sealant, WeatherGuard ® HP Hip & Ridge
Shingles, ProEdge Hip & Ridge Shingles and DuraRidge™ Hip & Ridge Shingles are fiberglass reinforced, hip
and ridge asphalt roof shingles.
4.3 Starter Strip Shingle, Starter Strip Plus and Starter Shingle Roll are starter strips for asphalt roof shingles.
5. LIMITATIONS :
5.1 This is a building code evaluation. Neither Trinity|ERD nor Robert Nieminen, P.E. are, in any way, the
Designer of Record for any project on which this Evaluation Report, or previous versions thereof, is/was
used for permitting or design guidance unless retained specifically for that purpose.
5.2 This Evaluation Report is not for use in the HVHZ.
5.3 Fire Classification is not part of this Evaluation Report; refer to current Approved Roofing Materials
Directory for fire ratings of this product.
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5.4 Wind Classification:
5.4.1 All Owens Corning shingles noted herein are Classified in accordance with FBC Tables 1507.2.7.1 and
R905.2.6.1 to ASTM D3161, Class F and/or ASTM D7158, Class H, indicating the shingles are acceptable for
us in all wind zones up to V asd = 150 mph (V ult = 194 mph). Refer to Section 6 for installation requirements
to meet this wind rating.
5.4.2 All Owens Corning hip & ridge shingles, Starter Strip Shingle and Starter Strip Plus noted herein are
Classified in accordance with FBC Tables 1507.2.7.1 and R905.2.6.1 to ASTM D3161, Class F, indicating the
shingles are acceptable for us in all wind zones up to V asd = 150 mph (V ult = 194 mph). Refer to Section 6
for installation requirements to meet this wind rating.
5.4.3 Classification by ASTM D7158 applies to exposure category B or C and a building height of 60 feet or less.
Calculations by a qualified design professional are required for conditions outside these limitations.
Contact the shingle manufacturer for data specific to each shingle.
5.4.4 Refer to Owens Corning published information on wind resistance and installation limitations.
5.5 All products in the roof assembly shall have quality assurance audit in accordance with the Florida Building
Code and F.A.C. Rule 61G20 -3.
6. INSTALLATION :
6.1 Underlayment:
6.1.1 Underlayment shall be acceptable to Owens Corning and shall hold current Florida Statewide Product
Approval, or be Locally Approved per Rule 61G20 -3, per FBC Sections 1507.2.3, 1507.2.4 or R905.2.3.
6.2 Asphalt Shingles:
6.2.1 Installation of asphalt shingles shall comply with the manufacturer’s current published instructions, using
minimum four (4) nails per shingle in accordance with FBC Sections 1507.2 or R905.2, with the following
exceptions:
Berkshire ® shingles require minimum five (5) nails per shingle.
WeatherGuard ® HP shingles require minimum six (6) nails per shingle.
Devonshire™ shingles re quire minimum six (6) nails per shingle.
Starter Strip Shingle and Starter Strip Plus require minimum five (5) nails per strip.
Refer to Owens Corning published information on wind resistance and installation limitations.
6.2.2 Fasteners shall be in acc ordance with the manufacturer’s published requirements, but not less than FBC
1507.2.6 or R905.2.5. Staples are not permitted.
6.2.4 Where the roof slope exceeds 21 units vertical in 12 units horizontal, special methods of fastening are
required. Conta ct the shingle manufacturer for details.
6.2.5 Minimum Nailing – Starter Strip Shingle and Starter Strip Plus:
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6.2.6 Minimum Nailing – Classic® & Supreme:
6.2. 7 Minimum Nailing – Berkshire®:
6.2.8 Minimum Nailing – Devonshire™:
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6.2.9 Minimum Nailing – Duration®, TruDefinition® Duration, Duration® Premium Cool & TruDefinition ®
Duration ® Designer Color Collection:
6.2. 10 Minimum Nailing – TruDefinition ® Oakridge®, Oakridge®:
6.2. 11 Minimum Nailing – WeatherGuard® HP:
6.3 Hip & Ridge Shingles:
6.3.1 Installation of Berkshire ® Hip and Ridge Shingles, High Ridge, Hip & Ridge with Sealant, WeatherGuard ® HP
Hip and Ridge Shingles and ProEdge Hip & Ridge Shingles shall comply with the manufacturer ’s current
published instructions , using four (4) nails per shingle. Installation of DuraRidge™ Hip & Ridge Shingles
shall comply with the manufacturer’s current published instructions, using two (2) nails per shingle. Refer
to Owens Corning published in formation on wind resistance and installation limitations , including the use
of hand -sealing for wind warranties.
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6.3.2 Fasteners shall be in accordance with the manufacturer’s published requirements, but not less than FBC
1507.2.6 or R905.2.5. Staples are not permitted.
6.3.3 Minimum Nailing – Berkshire® Hip & Ridge and High Ridge:
6.3.4 Minimum Nailing – Hip & Ridge with Sealant:
6.3.5 Minimum Nailing – WeatherGuard® HP Hip and Ridge:
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6.3.6 Minimum Nailing - ProEdge Hip & Ridge Shingles:
6.3.7 Minimum Nailing – DuraRidge™ Hip & Ridge Shingles:
Note: The drawings below pertain to minimum, as -tested attachment requirements. Refer to Owens
Corning published installation instructions for their minimum requirements.
7. LABELING :
7.1 Labeling shall be in accordance with the requirements the Accredited Quality Assurance Agency noted
herein .
7.2 Asphalt shingle wrappers shall indicate compliance with one of the required classifications detailed in FBC
Table 1507.2.7 .1 / R905.2.6.1.
8. BUILDING PERMIT REQUIREMENTS :
As required by the Building Official or Authority Having Jurisdiction in order to properly evaluate the installation of
this product.
9. MANUFACTURING PLANTS :
Contact the named QA entity for information on which plants produce products covered by Florida Rule 9N-3 QA
requirements.
10. QUALITY ASSURANCE ENTITY :
UL LLC – QUA9625 ; (414) 248-6409; karen.buchmann@ul.com
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