Owens Corning Oakridge Driftwood Shingles
A timeless asphalt color that recedes visually and lets the siding lead.
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Designers reach for Driftwood when they want a roof that disappears into 'looks correct' rather than competing for attention. It is balanced, slightly cool, and difficult to pair badly. On a Florida house with bright sun and white stucco, it is one of the safest specifications you can write.
The shingle profile carries a deep shadow line that emphasizes the gray tone in midday light. At dusk the whole roof becomes one quiet plane that frames the rest of the house instead of competing with it.
Works well with crisp white trim, warm wood accents, and natural stone. Slightly cooler than the brown family, so it tends to pair better with blue, sage, and gray sidings than with yellow or peach.
| Type | Asphalt Fiberglass-mat, granule-coated, dimensional architectural shingle |
| Grade | Architectural Laminated profile with dimensional shadow line |
| Warranty | Lifetime Manufacturer limited; transferable terms vary |
| Wind rating | 110 mph Upgradable to 130 mph with full Preferred Protection System. ASTM D7158 Class H. |
| Hail / impact | Not rated UL 2218 impact rating not claimed on the manufacturer warranty card. |
| Fire rating | Class A ASTM E108 / UL 790 |
| Weight per square | 230 lbs Standard architectural asphalt |
| Algae resistance | StreakGuard 10-year algae warranty |
| Manufacturer | Owens Corning Toledo, OH · made in the USA |
| Exposure | 5 5/8" Manufacturer-specified shingle exposure per course |
Materials-per-square pulled from retailer scrape (Lowe's/Home Depot Florida zips).
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A confident, slightly cool dark gray. It reads close to black in shade and as a clean slate in direct sunlight. The granule blend has a faint cool undertone that keeps it from looking flat. On a Florida elevation with strong overhead light, expect the surface to brighten visibly compared to a cloudy day.
Minimally. Owens Corning's ceramic granule coating is engineered to hold color for 25 plus years in Florida UV. Expect a barely-visible shift toward a slightly warmer tone over the first 5 years, then stability. The full warranty covers premature fading. Source: Owens Corning product warranty card and NRCA Asphalt Shingle Manual.
In direct overhead sun it brightens to a clear charcoal with visible dimensional shadow lines. On cloudy days it reads almost black and recedes visually, which flatters most siding colors underneath. At sunset the granule blend shows its warmth.
Slightly, compared to a white or light-gray roof. In Florida, a mid-dark roof adds approximately 5 to 10 degrees Fahrenheit to attic temperatures during peak summer. Proper attic ventilation and a modern radiant barrier reduce the actual cooling-load impact to less than 20 dollars per month in most homes.
Very similar in daylight. The gray-family SKUs across Owens Corning, GAF, CertainTeed, IKO, and Owens Corning sit within a small tonal window. Subtle differences in granule blend (some lean cool blue, others lean warm slate) become visible only side by side. Use the Compare tab to see direct hex deltas.
Generally yes. Owens Corning's algae-resistance package uses copper- or zinc-infused granules that inhibit the most common Florida algae strain (Gloeocapsa magma). Expect clean performance for the warranty window with normal cleaning; in heavy-shade or low-airflow installations occasional soft-wash maintenance helps. Source: NRCA Algae Discoloration field guidance.