CertainTeed Unveils First-of-its-Kind Shingle Using Breakthrough Manufacturing Process.To download high-resolution, print-ready JPEG JPEG in full Joint Photographic Experts Group Standard computer file format for storing graphic images in a compressed form for general use. JPEG images are compressed using a mathematical algorithm. images, click on the thumbnail image above. WARNING: these images are very large (800K+) Click here for caption Business Editors MULTIMEDIA AVAILABLE: http://www.businesswire.com/cgi-bin/mmg.cgi?eid=4655788 LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 7, 2004 CertainTeed Corporation again breaks new ground in the roofing industry with the introduction of Centennial Slate(TM), the first in a new generation of asphalt roofing shingles shingles: see herpes zoster. shingles or herpes zoster Acute viral skin and nerve infection. Groups of small blisters appear along certain nerve segments, most often on the back, sometimes after a dull ache at the site; pain becomes that replicates the true look of blended slate. To be unveiled today at the Western States Roofing Contractors Association Annual Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada, Centennial Slate is made possible by a sophisticated new patent-pending shingle cutting and granule granule, in astronomy: see photosphere. blending manufacturing process, invented by CertainTeed, that creates an appearance on the roof that has never been achieved before with an asphalt roofing product. "CertainTeed has built a 100-year tradition of leading the roofing industry with cutting edge innovation," says John Donaldson, President of CertainTeed Roofing. "Five years ago we could never have imagined creating a shingle where each tab is a different color. The technology is sophisticated, but the end result is breathtaking. Homeowners will love this product." Centennial Slate utilizes CertainTeed's exclusive Super Shangle(R) construction with two full-size 18" x 36" base shingles, resulting in four layers of shingle protection and eight-inch exposure when applied. Centennial Slate is available in six colors including Black Granite, Country Slate, Fieldstone field·stone n. A stone occurring naturally in fields, often used as a building material. Noun 1. fieldstone - stone that occurs naturally in fields; often used as building material , New England Slate, Plymouth Rock Plymouth Rock site of Pilgrim landing in Massachusetts (1620). [Am. Hist.: Jameson, 395–396] See : America and Smokey Quartz. "Never before has an asphalt shingle manufacturer been able to simulate blended slate with such accuracy and color intensity. Centennial Slate is a true technical achievement," says Husnu Kalkanoglu, Director of Research and Development for CertainTeed's Exterior Products Group. "It's a beautifully crafted shingle that offers contractors and homeowners an alternative to high cost, traditional blended slate." At 355 pounds per square, Centennial Slate carries a lifetime, limited warranty Limited warranty A warranty with certain conditions and limitations on the parts covered, type of damage covered, and/or time period for which the agreement is good. , including coverage against winds of up to 110 miles per hour, and 10-year SureStart(TM) protection which offers full replacement coverage in the unlikely event a manufacturing defect occurs in the early years following product application. Centennial Slate is algae-resistant, features a Class A fire rating and is certified by Underwriters Laboratories to meet ASTM ASTM abbr. American Society for Testing and Materials D3462, the roofing industry's tough shingle performance standard required by many of today's building codes. For more information contact CertainTeed at 800-233-8990 or go to www.certainteed.com. About CertainTeed Corporation In 1904, George Brown founded the General Roofing Manufacturing Company in East St. Louis, Illinois East St. Louis is a city located in St. Clair County, Illinois, USA, directly across the Mississippi River from St. Louis, Missouri. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 31,542. . A decade later, the company slogan, 'Quality Made Certain, Satisfaction Guaranteed' became the inspiration for the CertainTeed name. Today, CertainTeed is a leading North American North American named after North America. North American blastomycosis see North American blastomycosis. North American cattle tick see boophilusannulatus. manufacturer of vinyl and fiber cement siding Fiber cement siding (FCS) is a building material used to cover the exterior of a house. Fiber cement is a composite material made of sand, cement and cellulose fibers. In appearance, FCS most often consists of overlapping horizontal boards, imitating wooden clapboard; other ; vinyl and composite decking, railing and fencing; vinyl windows and patio doors; residential, commercial and mechanical insulation; residential and commercial roofing; pipe and foundation systems. Homeowners and building professionals across the nation have grown to rely on CertainTeed for innovative, high-quality, high-performance products. From its humble beginnings in East St. Louis, CertainTeed has become one of the nation's largest and most well-respected manufacturers of building products. CertainTeed celebrates 100 years of leading the building products industry with creative advancements, insightful solutions and unparalleled dedication to service. MULTIMEDIA AVAILABLE: http://www.businesswire.com/cgi-bin/mmg.cgi?eid=4655788 |
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