Owens Corning vs GAF asphalt hip and ridge shingles

Comparing hip and ridge asphalt shingles made by Owens Corning and GAF

Asphalt shingles provide moisture protection for your roof, but the peaks of many rooftops require the use of hip and ridge shingles to extend the protection over peaked areas. Both Owens Corning and GAF manufacture lines of these specialized shingles, but comparisons of Owens Corning vs. GAF hip and ridge shingles should be made before making any buying decisions between the two brands.

Owens Corning Hip and Ridge Shingle

Owens Corning has been a leading building materials manufacturer for decades, with a wide line of asphalt shingles available to provide your home with the look you desire along with the protection you need. To go along with the variety of flat 3-tab shingles the company makes for residential roofing, Owens Corning also offers a range of hip and ridge shingles for the roof's peak.

Available lines of shingles include:

• ProEdge hip and ridge shingles that are perforated to allow you to cut and lay the shingles in place quickly and easily. They also come with preapplied sealant so that they adhere to your rooftop faster.
• Berkshire hip and ridge shingles, which are constructed to aid in protecting ridge bents from weathering and come in slate colors to match the company's slate-like asphalt shingles.
• DecoRidge hip and ridge shingles constructed with a thick profile using SBS-modified asphalt to avoid cracking and to give your roof ridges an added sense of depth.
• High Ridge hip and ridge shingles created with a laminated design for easy folding over the ridge. They're also treated to provide an algae-resistant surface that won't discolor due to staining.

GAF hip and ridge shingles

GAF is another leader in roofing manufacturing materials with a variety of products available for those looking to install asphalt roofing shingles onto their home. As with Owens Corning, GAF also has several hip and ridge shingles available to go along with their multiple lines of shingles including:

• TimberTex premium shingles that feature a wide design to allow them to fit over the majority of ridge vents.
• Ridglass SBS-modified high-profile shingles that are prefolded and constructed with a look that goes well with the company's architectural shingles.
• Seal-A-Ridge prescored shingles to give your roof a more uniform look than shingles which must be cut individually without a scored guideline. The rear of the shingles is also covered with a self-seal adhesive to help hold the shingles in place.
• Z ridge shingles which are crafted to look like thick wood shakes instead of traditional asphalt shingles.

Installation of asphalt hip and ridge shingle should be left to professional roofers whenever possible to preserve any applicable roofing warranty. You can find roofers to install the shingles of your choice through the directory listing available for your area on QualitySmith.

A roofer can also provide you with roofing cost estimates on shingle installation using the asphalt shingle prices of each brand, along with the cost of labor and the particular construction characteristics of your roof. With a roofing estimate to go along with the product information, comparing Owens Corning vs. GAF hip and ridge shingles should be a simple process. The differences are great enough to narrow down your choices quickly, whether you're choosing by roofing style or speed and ease of installation.