CertainTeed Roofing – Low – Slope
750 E. Swedesford Road
P.O. Box 860
Valley Forge, PA 19482
Tel: (800) 233-8990
Fax: (610) 341-7940
Email: building.solutions@saint-gobain.com
Web site: http://www.certainteed.com

CertainTeed Roofing – Low – Slope

WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN A QUALITY ROOF

A quality roof depends on two essential elements: excellent materials and superior workmanship. CertainTeed has been one of North America's leading roofing material manufacturers for over 100 years.

EXPERTS IN RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL ROOFING

In addition to commercial roofing, CertainTeed is a highly respected manufacturer of well-known residential roofing products such as Grand Manor Shangle^®, Carriage House Shangle™ , Presidential Shake™ TL, Landmark™ TL, Landmark™ Series and the new Centennial Slate™ shingle, as well as underlayment (Roofers' Select™) and waterproofing underlayment (WinterGuard™). CertainTeed also manufactures insulation; vinyl siding, windows, and fence, deck and railing; composite decking and railing; foundation systems; and other fine building products.

SAINT-GOBAIN: THE STRENGTH BEHIND CERTAINTEED

CertainTeed Corporation is a division of Saint-Gobain, the world's largest manufacturer of building materials.

Established in 1665, Saint-Gobain began as a pioneering manufacturer of flat glass, commissioned to create such prestigious works as the mirrors for the Hall of Mirrors at the Palace at Versailles.

Today, Saint-Gobain ranks among the world's top 100 industrial corporations, operating through a global network of more than 600 companies in 46 countries. A world leader in engineered materials, Saint-Gobain has a long history of experience in glass, iron, plastics and ceramics, employing over 170,000 people.

CertainTeed roofing materials can be specified with confidence.. .the combination of a reputation earned from 100 years of proven excellence in roofing and the stability of the world's largest building materials manufacturer.

WORKMANSHIP IS KEY

To help assure the best possible workmanship for your commercial roof installation, CertainTeed has established the Golden Star and Silver Star contractor programs. These programs offer the building owner a selection of highly credentialed roofing contractors who have met the strictest criteria relating to financial credibility, workmanship history, and sound business practices, including proper licenses and appropriate insurance.

OUTSTANDING WARRANTY OPTIONS

CertainTeed Golden Star and Silver Star contractors are eligible to apply for CertainTeed's NDL (No Dollar Limit) warranty on specific roof projects (for details, see CertainTeed's Commercial Roof Systems Specification Manual). Consult with the roofing contractor and your CertainTeed commercial roofing territory manager to decide which CertainTeed warranty is best for your building or project.

* Contact CertainTeed for complete warranty and maintenence plan details, including limitations and costs.

NDL and Integrity Maintenance Coverage (IMC) warranties are not available on all specifications and are only available through CertainTeed Golden and Silver Star contractors. (IMC is only available through CertainTeed Golden Star Contractors.)

CertainTeed backs its Commercial Roofing Systems with the confidence of these three warranty choices. Owners and specifiers who choose the NDL or Integrity Maintenance Coverage options have the added security of manufacturer involvement in the sometimes difficult processes of contractor qualifying and workmanship inspection.

Integrity Maintenance Coverage is a further commitment by CertainTeed to the trouble-free performance of its roofing systems by offering roof maintenance to maximize the life expectancy of the roof system.

KEEP THE FOLLOWING FACTORS IN MIND WHEN SELECTING OR SPECIFYING A ROOF SYSTEM:

1. Choose the highest possible quality materials from an established manufacturer with an excellent reputation for integrity.
CertainTeed has been manufacturing some of the finest roofing materials in the world for over 100 years.

2. Compare similar products.
Evaluate the technical data provided by the manufacturer. Compare the weights, thicknesses, and ASTM test results...quality does make a difference.*

3. Remember the value of life cycle costs.
The money saved today on a low cost roofing system can be more than offset by the need to reroof sooner as the result of poor performance leading to leakage or premature failure. If you are roofing over one existing roof now, a tear off will be necessary next time around, greatly increasing the cost.

4. Consider the manufacturer's warranty.
The length of the warranty term (in years) helps gauge the superiority of the system selected. Generally, the longer the warranty the better the system. Is a guarantee which covers not only the material but also the contractor's workmanship available for the roof system selected? Whether or not the owner/specifier opts for this coverage, it is also an indication of the quality of the roof system selected.

5. Property value.
Think about the future. Is the manufacturer's warranty transferable to a new building owner?

6. How committed is the roofing material manufacturer willing to be?
Does the manufacturer, as an option to the owner, have an approved contractor program in place? If an enhanced warranty which includes workmanship is selected, will the manufacturer inspect the roof project? With CertainTeed, the answer to all of these questions is "yes." Remember that in any roof system, proper installation is the most important factor.

7. Consider energy costs.
Keep in mind that white mineral surfaced cap sheets, light colored gravel surfacing or roofs coated with reflective roof coating, such as FlintCoat'"-A Plus, will help reduce interior cooling costs.

8. Choose a "System" Manufacturer.
CertainTeed provides the key elements of the roofing system under our brand - insulation, adhesives and coatings, membranes and fasteners. One roof, one great warranty.

*CertainTeed publishes nominal product values - in many instances the actual product values are higher.