Why choose an Austin roofing contractor who is certified by the manufacturer? If you live in Central Texas, you know that the weather can wreak havoc on residential roofs. Luckily, modern roofing materials and systems are far superior to the wood shake systems of the past. However, in order for these newer materials to work as they were designed, they need to be properly installed. That's why top manufacturers of roofing materials provide certification programs for contractors.
Here is what factory certification means for three of the top roofing manufacturers in the U.S. -- GAF, Owens Corning and Certain Teed.
GAF Authorized Installers
Choosing a GAF factory-certified contractor ensures that your roof will be installed by a reputable, well-trained professional.
A GAF-Authorized Installer:
- Carries full insurance, for your protection
- Has a proven reputation of quality roofing services
- Is trained in the correct installation of GAF's Weather Stopper 3-Part Roof protection system
- Continues to have access to technical expertise and education materials from GAF to stay current with latest techniques in roofing installation
- Is committed to ongoing professional training to keep up-to-date with new roofing installation technologies and techniques
- Is authorized to offer enhanced system warranties
Owens Corning Preferred Contractor
With an Owens Corning Preferred Contractor, you can be sure that your roofing installation will be properly executed, and that it will be done in an ecologically sensitive manner.
Longhorn Roofing is a Preferred Contractor who has taken the Shingle Recycling Pledge, which means that they:
- Guarantee that old shingles won't be put in a landfill
- Are trained on how attic ventilation and roofing insulation systems cooperate in tandem to make sure your home is both energy efficient and maintains a comfortable temperature
- Are instructed in how to put together all of the roofing system components in the Owens Corning Total Protection Roofing System™
CertainTeed Master Shingle Applicator™
Becoming a Master Shingle Applicator™ ensures that roofing professionals have a full understanding of the roofing industry's professional trade knowledge. Longhorn Roofing has obtained the Master Shingle Applicator™ certification from CertainTeed, showing that they have:
- Excellent workforce standards
- Understanding of roof systems, estimating, flashing, ventilation and product installation
- Produce high-quality roofing work
- Ensure warranty compliance on roofing jobs
- Understand shingle quality, design, manufacturing, and warranties
Why Choose a Contractor with Manufacturer Certification?
No roofing materials, no matter what the cost, are going to protect your home efficiently unless they are correctly installed according to the guidelines of the manufacturer. When it comes to protecting your most expensive investment, we advise you to choose one that has taken the time and effort to follow the best practices of the roofing industry.
Factory certification ensures that your installation is just as good as the product you have chosen. Longhorn Roofing knows that you want quality workmanship at reasonable prices, that is why they make sure that their installations are factory certified so that you can be confident your roof will withstand some of the toughest conditions for many years to come.
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