Only 3% of the roofers in the nation are considered GAF Elite Master Contractors. This is because it’s a very difficult certification to achieve. GAF verifies a list of qualifications prior to granting a company the Elite Master status. They include: 

• Clean banking record (no overdrafts, negative info)
• Clean distributor reference (means we pay our bills)
• No liens, or judgments unresolved on record
• Great workmanship record
• Minimum 7 years in business – 1 year in their Certified program
• 99% customer satisfaction based on independent surveys from GAF
• $1 million general liability coverage + proper and valid workers compensation
• Satisfactory rating with BBB (We have an A+)
• GOOD or better credit rating

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Yes. Our staff is very experienced in hail and wind damage. Many companies offer to work with your insurance company, and in the next breathe offer to pay your deductible. Paying deductibles as a contractor is illegal. Our team will advocate on your behalf at the meeting with the Insurance adjuster. Remember the adjuster works for the insurance company, and we work for you. We will ensure that everything that should be covered is covered. Our goal is to get your property back to or better than pre-storm condition.

The Complete Roof System that we install consists of all GAF products. We do this for a couple of reasons.

Number one, the product line is made up of quality products. By installing this System you can be sure that we are not asking our supplier for the cheapest Ice and Water, the cheapest 15# felt, or any other part of your roof. If your contractor isn't showing you the exact products that are going on your roof, you can bet you're getting the cheapest products the supplier has to offer and you're probably paying as much as you would for a quality System from Weather-Tite Exteriors and GAF.

The second reason we use all GAF products is the warranty. On a single-family residential home, we can offer a 50-year Non-Prorated Full System Replacement (transferable once within 20 years). This warranty includes all GAF products installed. So naturally we are going to have every part covered. This warranty will cover your Ice and Water Barrier and Shingle-Mate Underlayment (We offer 15# Felt with every bid to provide you the option, however, this will not be a GAF product and as a result will not be covered by the warranty), Starter Strip, Shingles, Ventilation, and Hip and Ridge Shingles (Cap). By using this CompleteSystem we also avoid the possibility of a cheaper quality underlayment, ventilation product, etc.. from another company prematurely aging your roof and possibly voiding your warranty.

The technical answer is No. Replacing your gutters is a decision based on a many different variables. Take into consideration the remaining effectiveness when compared to your new roof. If your gutters will need to be replaced sooner than later, then it is a good idea to replace them now to ensure the proper trim can be installed. This is especially important if you have spike style fasteners (large nails through the face). These spikes tend to work there way out with the thaw and freeze cycles, allowing water into the fascia board and rotting it out. The new gutters will be hung using hidden hangers and screws. The limited longevity and increased liability of your gutters may make the cost of new gutters easily palatable. Also, most homeowners would agree that the increased ascetics compliment your new roof resulting in a very finished look. This is a good improvement especially when selling one's home.

More important than many people think. Poor attic ventilation can ruin your insulation, destroy your shingles, and raise your energy bills. Proper attic ventilation systems allow a continual flow of outside air through the attic, protecting the efficiency of the insulation and helping to lower temperatures in the living space. It consists of a balance between air intake (at your eaves or soffits) and air exhaust (at or near your roof ridge, or peak).

It is estimated that 9 out of 10 homes in North America do not have proper attic ventilation. Why? Because most people are unaware that attic ventilation can impact the longevity of their entire home! For example, in the summer, improper ventilation can cause attic heat to build in excess of 160°F. This super-heated air eventually penetrates the ceiling insulation into the living area below. A properly ventilated attic can help reduce the load on your air conditioner by moving the super-heated air out of your attic before it builds up and causes damage.

In the winter, various household appliances, bathtubs, showers, and cooking vapors can contribute to excess moisture build-up. Improperly ventilated attics will allow this moisture to collect and cling to the underside of the roof. The moisture will condense and fall, soaking the attic insulation and reducing its efficiency.

Finally, attics should be properly ventilated to help prevent ice dams in cold northern climates like ours. During the winter, ice and snow on a roof will melt and run down the deck to the cooler eaves. This run-off can re-freeze, creating an ice dam that may force water back up under the shingles and leak into your home — causing hundreds or thousands of dollars of damage to your ceilings and walls.

In the most recent era of home building attic ventilation has become a priority. With products from house wrap under siding and synthetic underlayments on roofs to higher R-Value insulation and windows and doors that actually seal, we have effectively stopped the house from ventilating itself. These houses are generally designed with large overhangs at the soffit area to accommodate air flow from soffit to peak. This applies to many homes built prior to this era as well. As these homes are being renovated and updated with new windows, siding, doors etc.., they are being sealed up. This is something that we will take into consideration when giving you an estimate on your roof. There are some great products on the market to help us get the air moving in your attic.