Homeowners shouldn’t have to think about their roofs. They should just work, keeping the good stuff inside and the bad stuff outside. But how does the typical homeowner know that his or her roof was installed correctly, competently, and with the right products?
This is where certification comes in and this is a major difference between quality roofers and those unreliable storm chasers. Professional roofing companies want to go through the process of certification with the manufacturers of roofing systems.
Manufacturers who engineer and produce roofing systems want to make sure their products are installed properly because their reputation in the industry depends on the quality of third-party installers. The many layers of a roof reinforce one another and they don’t want failures to occur because someone used the wrong product or used the right product incorrectly. It’s in their self-interest to invest in the training and in the evaluation of installers.
On the roofer side, we want the certification for two reasons. First, we want to understand these products inside and out if we are going to use them. Professionals are always looking to improve, to find the best solutions for the best value. Second, we want to build trust and confidence with the homeowner, which can be hard in competitive markets, especially in the roofing industry. Certifications help bridge that gap.
For the homeowner, the most important part is the peace of mind you get knowing that your roofer knows the products and how to use them. After all, bad installations may void the warranties from these manufacturers, creating real headaches for the homeowner down the road. Moreover, since roofs are layered systems, not understanding how they interoperate can lead to corner-cutting and costly mistakes.
We are GAF-certified roofing professionals.
GAF is America’s oldest roofing manufacturer and one of the biggest in the world. Their certification process is well-respected in the industry and their products are time-tested.
Getting their certification means they have trained us and evaluated Petrus Roofing on actual installs. Our relationship changes once certification happens because we are now mutually invested in one another’s success. We are building up each other’s reputations, and securing homeowner loyalty as we build great roofs together.
