Fremont CA-based PetersenDean Roofing & Solar announced today that it has been hand-selected by Owens Corning Roofing and Asphalt LLC to join their Platinum Preferred Contractor Network of top tier roofing professionals based upon its commitment to service, reliability and outstanding craftsmanship.

Owens Corning Roofing Platinum Preferred Roofing Contractors is considered one of the most exclusive contractor networks in the industry; less than one percent of Owens Corning Contractors have Platinum Preferred status. To be accepted into the network, PetersenDean was required to meet the following eligibility requirements including passing an installation workmanship inspection, carry at least $1 million in general liability insurance, and be screened for financial stability and customer service.

“As a roofing company with 33 years of industry experience serving Arizona, California, Florida, Nevada, and Texas, PetersenDean is honored to become a member of the Owens Corning Roofing Platinum Preferred Contractor Program,” said Tim Ramage, Vice President of Consumer Sales, PetersenDean Roofing & Solar Corporate Division. “We will launch our partnership with Owens Corning in California and then extend our services into other states.”

“Wherever we are consulting with prospective customers, we are very aware that purchasing a new roof is an extremely significant decision. We are proud to have Owens Corning® Roofing supporting the commitment to excellence that we bring to every project,” Ramage noted. “Additionally, we place great value in the fact the Owens Corning roofing products are made in the USA and have a reputation for superior material advancements leading to long term performance.”

Ramage said the Owens Corning® roofing products that will be used by PetersenDean will be manufactured in the company’s Compton, CA plant and he estimates that PetersenDean will use about 6.5 million square feet of shingles and roofing accessories annually. “We will primarily be installing Owens Corning® TruDefinition® Duration® and Owens Corning® Woodcrest® shingles,” he added.

“Owens Corning Roofing Platinum Preferred Contractor Network members are chosen based on their proven market and industry leadership,” said Bill Mabry, Owens Corning Roofing Contractor Network Leader. “This network underscores Owens Corning Roofing’s commitment to providing value within the building materials industry and ensuring our roofing contractors have the tools and business solutions they need to grow their business.”

Through the Owens Corning Roofing Platinum Preferred Contractor Network, PetersenDean is able to provide exclusive benefits and peace of mind to its customers, including extended system limited warranties* that also offer a limited lifetime workmanship coverage.**

About Owens Corning: Owens Corning (NYSE: OC) develops, manufactures and markets insulation, roofing, and fiberglass composites. Global in scope and human in scale, the company’s market-leading businesses use their deep expertise in materials, manufacturing and building science to develop products and systems that save energy and improve comfort in commercial and residential buildings. Through its glass reinforcements business, the company makes thousands of products lighter, stronger and more durable. Ultimately, Owens Corning people and products make the world a better place. Based in Toledo, Ohio, Owens Corning posted 2015 sales of $5.4 billion and employs about 16,000 people in 25 countries. It has been a Fortune 500® company for 61 consecutive years. For more information, please visit www.owenscorning.com.

About PetersenDean Roofing & Solar: Founded in 1984 by Jim Petersen, PetersenDean is the largest, full-service, privately-held roofing and solar company in the United States. Specializing in new residential and commercial construction, PetersenDean works with some of the nation’s largest builders and developers. With more than a million roofs under its belt, the Fremont, CA-based company employs 3,000 workers and operates in seven states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Nevada, Oklahoma and Texas. Please visit http://www.petersendean.com/ for more details.

*See actual warranty for complete details, limitations and requirements.

**Lifetime coverage is on laminate shingles only. See actual warranty for complete details, limitations and requirements.