Defend.
Helps Protect Against Nature’s Elements
- Multi-layer, bull-nosed design for a refined look
- Durable construction: Made of a heavyweight laminate with SBS modified asphalt that improves handling even in cold weather
- Pre-formed design for simple installation with no need for folding or bending during application
- Limited Lifetime Warranty* when installed with Owens Corning® laminate shingles.
- 130 MPH Wind Resistance Limited Warranty* with standard 2-nail application
Part of the Owens Corning® Total Protection Roofing System®^.
Applicable codes and standards
- ASTM D228
- ASTM D3018, Type I
- ASTM D3161, Class F Wind Resistance
- ASTM D3462
- ASTM E108/UL 790, Class A Fire Resistance
- FM 4473 (Class 3 Impact Resistance)
- UL 2218 (Class 3 Impact Resistance)
Total Protection Roofing System®
Total Protection is more than shingle deep
It takes more than shingles to protect your home. It takes an integrated system of components and layers designed to help perform in three critical areas.
- SEAL Helps create a water-proof barrier
- DEFEND Helps protect against nature’s elements
- BREATHE For balanced attic ventilation
Excludes non-Owens Corning® roofing products such as flashing, fasteners and wood decking
Technical Information
| Nominal Size |
10″ x 11 1/2″ |
8″ x 11 1/2″ |
| Exposure |
8″ |
8″ |
| Pieces per Carton |
30 |
30 |
| Lineal Feet per Carton |
20ft. |
20ft. |
- Limited to single layer application.
- The surface burning characteristics of these products have been determined in accordance with ASTM E84. This standard should be used to measure and describe the properties of materials, products or assemblies in response to heat and flame under controlled laboratory conditions and should not be used to describe or appraise the fire hazard or fire risk of materials, products or assemblies under actual fire conditions. However, results of this test may be used as elements of a fire risk assessment which takes into account all of the factors which are pertinent to an assessment of the fire hazard of a particular end use. Values are reported to the nearest 5 rating.
- Preproduction qualification testing complete and on file. Chemical analysis of each production lot required for total conformance.
- The surface burning characteristics of these products have been determined in accordance with ASTM E84, UL 723, and CAN/ULC-S102. These standards should be used to measure and describe the properties of materials, products, or assemblies in response to heat and flame under controlled laboratory conditions and should not be used to describe or appraise the fire hazard or fire risk of materials, products or assemblies under actual fire conditions. However, results of this test may be used as elements of a fire risk assessment, which takes into account all of the factors, which are pertinent to an assessment of the fire hazard of a particular end use. Values are reported to the nearest 5 rating.
- Preproduction qualification testing complete and on file. Chemical analysis of each production lot required for total conformance.
- The surface burning characteristics of these products have been determined in accordance with UL 723, ASTM E84 or CAN/ULC-S102. This standard should be used to measure and describe the properties of materials, products or assemblies in response to heat and flame under controlled laboratory conditions and should not be used to describe or appraise the fire hazard or fire risk of materials, products or assemblies under actual fire conditions. However, results of this test may be used as elements of a fire risk assessment which takes into account all of the factors which are pertinent to an assessment of the fire hazard of a particular end use. Values are reported to the nearest 5 rating.
- All values are approximate.
- The surface burning characteristics of these products have been determined in accordance with UL723, ASTM E84, or CAN/ULC-S102. These standards should be used to measure and describe the properties of materials, products, or assemblies in response to heat and flame under controlled laboratory conditions and should not be used to describe or appraise the fire hazard or fire risk of materials, products or assemblies under actual fire conditions. However, the results of these tests may be used as elements of a fire risk assessment that takes into account all of the factors that are pertinent to an assessment of the fire hazard of a particular end use. Values are reported to the nearest 5 rating.
- Includes core weight
* See actual warranty for complete details, limitations and requirements.
^ Excludes non-Owens Corning™ roofing products such as flashing, fasteners and wood decking.
