What Is a CertainTeed Shinglemaster?

Roof replacement or installation is one of the most complex and expensive home construction or repair tasks. That’s why you should put a lot of attention on hiring an experienced roofing contractor to ensure the project is handled most professionally. Ideally, a good contractor should have a state business license, liability insurance, bond, and employee compensation. Besides these qualifications, you should check whether your preferred roofing contractor is at least a CertainTeed ShingleMaster. These roofing experts, certified by CertainTeed, undergo rigorous training to guarantee the best roofing services. Working with them also allows you to enjoy the perks of installing CertainTeed products. Keep reading to learn more about CertainTeed ShingleMasters.

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Who is CertainTeed?

CertainTeed is a roofing manufacturer in North America that was founded in 1904. Over the years, they have committed to manufacturing quality roofing products and installation by offering several residential and commercial roofers accreditations. These accreditations include Silver Star Contractors, Gold Star Contractors, ShingleMasters, and Select ShingleMaster. CertainTeed accredited roofing experts and contractors have the knowledge, access, and technical-know how about CertainTeed’s premier roofing products, such as Belmont Shingles, Landmark, and Landmark shingles. They can also access and provide different warranties provided by CertainTeed.

What is a CertainTeed Shinglemaster?

A CertainTeed ShingleMaster is a CertainTeed-accredited roofer with the ShingleMaster accreditation. These CertainTeed ShingleMaster can be individual roof installers, residential or commercial contractors. An individual roofer must complete a Master Shingle Applicator (MSA) test. This test offers the correct technique and procedures to install CertainTeed shingles. CertainTeed ShingleMasters also learn general roofing knowledge, such as workmanship, roof system, ventilation, roofing cost estimation, and flashing. CertainTeed-accredited residential roofing contractors have two tiers of qualification, ShingleMaster, and Select ShingleMaster accreditation. To earn these accreditations, your residential roofing company should adhere to CertainTeed requirements that include:

At least five years of roofing experience or at least a year of working as a ShingleMaster contractor for CertainTeed Select ShingleMaster accreditation
Have a CertainTeed Master Shingle Applicator accredited team member in your roofing team or have a supervisor with this accreditation to be a CertainTeed Select ShingleMaster
Passing a CertainTeed Fiscal Responsibility examination
Demonstrating the highest standards of competence
Passing the CertainTeed shingle installation certification process
Provide workers’ compensation and CertainTeed warranties

Commercial roofing contractors are awarded Gold and Silver CertainTeed accreditation. A Silver CertainTeed ShingleMaster should have a valid insurance policy, have at least three years of experience, and have their credit history examined and approved by CertainTeed. A Gold Star status contractor should meet the requirements for the Silver Star status, have at least five years of experience, and have at least three projects inspected and approved by CertainTeed.

What are the Advantages of hiring a CertainTeed Shinglemaster?

Some of the benefits of working with a CertainTeed ShingleMaster include the following:

Access to the wide range of CertainTeed premier products
Excellent customer services
Access to CertainTeed’s highest level of warranties, such as Limited Asphalt Warranty and SureStart

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Hiring a CertainTeed Select Shingle Master guarantees the best roofing product and services. You can also earn extra benefits, such as superior warranty coverage and exceptional customer service.