Watkins Construction and Roofing along with Owens Corning and the Owens Corning roof deployment project gives back to U. S. Military Veterans.

JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI, UNITED STATES , January 25, 2018 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Owens Corning Platinum Contractors are working with Habitat for Humanity Mississippi Capital Area (HFHMCA) to provide new roofs to veterans in need and their families. Arthur Mikell, a Vietnam War Army veteran, will receive a new roof on Wednesday, February 7, from Watkins Construction & Roofing, an Owens Corning Roofing Platinum Preferred Contractor, as part of the Owens Corning national Roof Deployment Project. This nationwide effort is a way to show gratitude and honor the veterans who served our country and the families who support them.

"Family owned and operated right here in Mississippi, we've served thousands of neighbors in the state for nearly two decades and we are committed to giving back to the communities we serve in Byram and Jackson," said Michael Dier, Owner and President of Watkins Construction & Roofing. "It's an honor to know that we can help an Army veteran like Arthur, who has given so much for his country, and make an impact right in our own backyard."

Owens Corning Roofing and its network of independent Platinum Contractors, along with support from the Owens Corning Foundation, are donating roofing materials and labor to replace roofing shingles on the homes of military veterans and their families throughout the country. Through a partnership with Habitat for Mississippi Capital Area, Arthur Mikell was selected and approved as the recipient for the roof replacement.

"We are grateful for this partnership with Owens Corning and the whole team from Watkins Construction & Roofing," said Merrill Tenney McKewen, HFHMCA Executive Director. "Collaborations like this help us serve more families and ensure decent, safe housing."

For more information on the Roof Deployment Project, or to learn more about how you can get involved, visit www.RoofDeploymentProject.com.




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 2016 sales of $5.7 billion and employs about 17,000 people in 33 countries. It has been a Fortune 500® company for 63 consecutive years. For more information, please visit www.owenscorning.com/.

About Watkins Construction & Roofing

Based in Jackson, Mississippi, Watkins Construction & Roofing is on a mission to build quality roofs of all shapes and sizes, inspire customer confidence in the roofing industry, use the best tools and materials for every single job, and provide the best value to every customer. Whether you need to install a new roof or repair an old one, we have you covered with a variety of services. While there are many roofing companies out there, here at Watkins Construction & Roofing, we pride ourselves on not only the services we provide but also the quality with which we deliver. We aim to exceed the customer's expectations through reliable customer service, high quality materials and the best craftsmanship. For more information, visit https://watkinsconstructioninc.com.

About Habitat for Humanity Mississippi Capital Area

Habitat for Humanity Mississippi Capital Area (HFHMCA) is a nonprofit ecumenical Christian organization serving the tri-county area of Hinds, Rankin and Madison counties for the past 30 years. HFHMCA partners with low-income families to provide safe, affordable and environmentally responsible homes and the educational tools needed to achieve fiscal stability. HFHMCA focuses on blighted properties and low-income neighborhoods where safe, clean, affordable housing is most needed and has targeted revitalization efforts in 10 such neighborhoods. For more information, visit www.habitatmca.org.

Michael Dier
Watkins Construction and Roofing
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