What is GAF certified contractor?
What is GAF certified contractor?
Being a certified contractor means that the roofer was trained to install a particular product. Being a GAF Master Elite Certified Contractor means that roofer had to go through a higher screening process and training to make sure they were up to GAF standards (the highest in the country).
What does GAF certified stand for?
General Aniline & Film
We went through the process of becoming GAF Master Elite® certified! GAF is an acronym for General Aniline & Film, which is the leading manufacturer of roofing and waterproofing materials in America. If you have a roof over your head, there’s a 1 in 4 chance that it was built with GAF’s materials.
How do you become a Master Elite contractor in GAF?
The 4 Steps to Become a GAF Master Elite® Roofer
- Insured and Licensed. Before any contractor can be recognized, they must first have the license to operate and proper insurance.
- Minimum Years of Experience. You don’t become an expert overnight.
- Local Satisfaction Rating.
- Commitment to Ongoing Training.
Are Timberline HDZ shingles good?
Their reviews are typically that the quality of GAF products is better than average in a couple of areas: Wind resistance is very good: GAF Timberline HDZ and other GAF dimensional/architectural shingles offer excellent resistance to tearing in high winds.
What is a GAF warranty?
GAF’s Better warranty, available through a GAF certified installer, System Plus covers 100% of material defects for 50 years, 20 years on 3-Tab shingles. It covers 100% of installation labor costs for the lifetime of the roof, 3-Tab shingles are only covered 25-30 years for labor costs.
How long does it take to become a master roofer?
Minimum 7 Years in the Business A GAF Master Elite Roofer needs to have a minimum of 7 years in the business to meet the strict qualifications GAF has laid out.
How many plants does GAF have?
With more than two dozen manufacturing plants located throughout the United States, the company has over 3,000 employees and sells its roofing products worldwide.
Which shingles are better GAF or Certainteed?
Many roofers see Certainteed shingles as higher quality than GAF shingles. GAF is lower-cost than Certainteed, but Certainteed shingles come in a wider variety of colors and many prefer the aesthetics of the Certainteed’s shingles. Suffice to say, both Certainteed and GAF have sustainable roofing products.
Who makes GAF shingles?
Standard Industries
GAF Materials Corporation
| Type | Manufacturing company |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | United States |
| Key people | Jim Schnepper (President) |
| Number of employees | 3,000+ |
| Parent | Standard Industries |
What is a GAF Master Elite® roofing contractor?
Only 2% of roofing contractors in North America are GAF Master Elite ®, a certification they renew every year. Plus, every GAF-certified contractor offers superior protection with the GAF Lifetime Roofing System, and have access to enhanced warranties, backed by GAF. This certification requires the contractor to be: Properly insured & licensed
Why become a GAF certified roofing contractor?
As a GAF certified contractor, you have a unique opportunity to support your community by providing professional roofing installation for Habitat for Humanity homes. Whether your goal is more spending power or more efficient roof measurements, you can get there with GAF. Sign up and start to take advantage of our programs & tools.
What is GAF enhanced warranties?
GAF Enhanced Warranties are among the strongest in the roofing industry and can only be offered by GAF factory-certified contractors. GAF Leads connects our best contractors with homeowners — to help close more sales — by automatically collecting leads from multiple sources on one platform.
Why should I register with GAF?
When you register through GAF you are eligible for an exclusive discount on set-up fees. As a GAF certified contractor, you have a unique opportunity to support your community by providing professional roofing installation for Habitat for Humanity homes.
