GAF Master Elite Contractor: What Is It and What Does It Mean for You?

April 12, 2023

MHI Roofing

“I see my local roofing contractor is GAF Master Elite Certified. What does that mean?”

That is an excellent question.

GAF stands for General Aniline & Film, which is the leading manufacturer of roofing and waterproofing materials in America. Most likely various components of the roof you have over your head are made with GAF materials.

The Master Elite Certification is the certification program that provides ongoing training to roofing contractors teaching the basics and complexity of all things roofing. This highly prestigious award is only granted to 2% of all roofing contractors in the country. A certified GAF Master Elite roofer is the only contractor that can offer two of the best warranties in the roofing industry.

The Silver Pledge Limited Warranty comes is a Lifetime Warranty with a 50-year protection period and 10-year algae coverage. This warranty also offers a 15-year warranty coverage without maximum wind limitations.

The Gold Pledge Limited Warranty is the top-of-the-line warranty offered by GAF and includes major coverage that features both a 25-year coverage for labor as well as a 50-year coverage for materials. The beauty of this warranty is that even if the contractor who completes the installation happens to close the business, the warranties are still honored through GAF.

Approximately 95% of the issues that arise on a roofing project are related to the installation, not the product itself. Therefore, when you place your trust in a Master Elite roofer, you know you are getting excellent trained professionals with the best materials on the market.

For a roofing contractor to qualify for certification, they must meet the following strict standards:

A+ BBB rating
Possess an established license for the state they work in
Be current with distributor partners in receivables
Have been in business for at least 3 years
Consistently show ethical contracting in their service area
Be adequately insured
Show a commitment to ongoing professional training

There are several reasons why you should only hire a GAF Master Elite Certified Roofing Contractor.

Workmanship Coverage

As listed above with the Silver and Gold Pledge warranties, you know you will be covered and have the peace of mind only these can provide.

Prevention Inspection

Your finished roof will undergo a stringent 40-point problem prevention inspection performed by the experts at GAF. This assessment is an added guarantee that your new roof is perfectly installed and will last for many years to come.

Guarantee of a job well done

When you place your trust in a GAF Master Elite Contractor, you can rest assured it is done by the best in the industry. They can be trusted.

This type of roofing contractor almost seems too good to be true!

However, you can be confident and place your trust in MHI Roofing in Pittsburgh. We are just what you are looking for. We proudly display the following accreditations:

GAF Master Elite Certified
GAF Presidents Award Club Winner
GAF Contractor Advisory Council Winner
Seven-time Recipient of Angie’s List Super Service Award
A+ BBB Rating
Expertise Best Roofer in Pittsburgh Award

When it comes to your roof, don’t settle for just some roofing contractor up the street. Place your trust in the elite and master roofers in Pittsburgh. We are professionals and stand behind our work and our training.