Rooks Roofing has officially reached a major industry milestone: Owens Corning Platinum Preferred Contractor status.

If you are a homeowner, that phrase is more than a badge. It signals manufacturer-backed credibility and—most importantly—access to Owens Corning’s strongest extended warranty options, which are not available through every roofer.

Below is what the designation means in practical terms, why it matters, and how it can directly benefit your next roof replacement.

What is an Owens Corning Platinum Preferred Contractor?

Owens Corning is one of the largest roofing manufacturers in North America. In addition to making shingles and roofing components, they operate a contractor network with different certification levels.

“Platinum Preferred” is a top-tier designation within that network. While homeowners will see plenty of companies calling themselves “certified,” the Platinum designation is intended to identify contractors who meet Owens Corning’s criteria and are eligible to offer their highest levels of extended warranty coverage. Owens Corning+1

The homeowner benefit that matters most: stronger manufacturer-backed warranties

Most homeowners assume a “roof warranty” automatically includes materials and labor. In reality, warranties often vary widely, and many cover only limited aspects unless an enhanced warranty is registered.

Owens Corning’s own warranty guidance makes a key point: certain enhanced warranty options require installation by an Owens Corning Platinum or Preferred Contractor. Owens Corning+1

For Platinum-tier installations, Owens Corning’s Platinum Protection warranty documentation states that eligibility includes:

• The roof system must be installed by an Owens Corning Roofing Platinum Preferred Contractor
  
  
• The warranty must be registered with Owens Corning within 60 days of installation CloudFront
  
  

That registration requirement is one reason the contractor credential matters: it is not just “marketing”—it is part of how the manufacturer ties extended coverage to a verified installation process.

What “limited lifetime workmanship” really means (and why it is significant)

Owens Corning has publicly stated that Platinum Preferred Contractors can offer homeowners a warranty option that includes limited lifetime workmanship coverage for qualifying roof installations—something that goes beyond the standard material-only expectations many homeowners have. Owens Corning Newsroom

In other words, Platinum status is not simply about being able to buy certain shingles. It is connected to the ability to offer a higher level of warranty protection that Owens Corning associates with Platinum Preferred installations.

(As always, the exact terms depend on the specific warranty selected and the home’s eligibility—your roofer should walk you through those details before you sign anything.)

Why this milestone is meaningful for Rooks customers in North Georgia

From a homeowner’s perspective, Platinum Preferred status supports three practical outcomes:

1) A clearer standard of accountability

When a manufacturer ties its best warranty options to Platinum-level contractors, it creates a higher bar for consistency and documentation. 

2) Better alignment between installation and system requirements

Owens Corning’s extended warranties are tied to specific installation and system conditions (for example, warranty registration timing and system requirements). Having a contractor who is accustomed to those requirements reduces the chance of unpleasant surprises later.

3) A stronger “paper trail” for resale value and peace of mind

A properly registered extended warranty—and supporting documentation—can be meaningful when you sell a home or when you want confidence that your investment is protected under defined terms. CloudFront+1

What homeowners should ask when comparing roof quotes

Even with a high-quality contractor, you should still ask the right questions. Here are a few that protect you:

• Which Owens Corning warranty option will be registered for my roof, specifically?
  
• Will you register the warranty within the required window (often 60 days)?
  
• What components are included in the “roofing system” being warranted?
  
• Can you provide the warranty documentation in writing before installation?
  
  

A noteworthy achievement—and a practical advantage for your next roof

Rooks earning Owens Corning Platinum Preferred Contractor status is a meaningful milestone because it aligns with what homeowners actually care about:

• trustworthy workmanship,
  
• manufacturer-backed coverage options,
  
• and a more reliable process from estimate to final documentation.
  
  

If you are planning a roof replacement (or you are not sure whether you need repair vs. replacement), the next step is simple: schedule an inspection and ask Rooks to walk you through which warranty options apply to your home and how registration will be handled.