I found a great article put out by a local news site in Minneapolis about installing nails correctly. Click here to read the article and stay informed about the roofing industry and getting a roofed that is installed RIGHT.

Spring is here and with it comes spring cleaning. While it is important to clean out cupboards and closets its also important to take note of the bones of your house (roof, electrical, plumbing etc). Not taking care of your roof can lead to unwanted water damage to your home and roof.

CBS news put out a great article on tips for spring home maintenance. Check it out here.

In my last post I mentioned that Roofmax is a GAF Master Elite Certified Contractor which means we are able to offer our customers the Golden Pledge Warranty. This sounds like a bunch of big fancy words but what does it all mean?

Today I am going to give you a break down of the Golden Pledge Warranty that we offer and what it means to you, the homeowner.

First things first, to get GAF’s Golden Pledge Warranty you must do so through a certified GAF Master Elite contractor. Less than 3 out of every 100 roofing contractors have been awarded GAF’s Master Elite Status. To qualify to be Master Elite a contractor must be local, financially strong, properly insured, properly state licensed, factory-certified, professionally managed and have hundereds of satisfied local homeowners.

When looking at getting a new roof it is important to investigate the warranty that the contractor is able to offer you. Generally the warranty should be two part, manufacturing defect coverage and workmanship coverage.

For the manufacturing defect coverage the typical contractor has 100% coverage period for only 5 years on just the shingles. The Golden Pledge warranty has 100% coverage of the entire roofing system for 50 years.

For workmanship coverage contractors usually offer only a 2 year warranty while the Golden Pledge warranty offers 25 years of coverage on the workmanship. The Golden Pledge warranty also includes disposal costs, tear-off costs, and a certified installer while the typical contractors warranty does not.

The Golden Pledge warranty gives you peace of mind as it offers maximum wind coverage up to 130 mph category 3 hurricane wind speed, a transferable warranty, and Good Housekeeping protection on roofing system.

One of the greatest things about the Golden Pledge warranty is the fact that after the roof is installed GAF sends out an inspector to do a 40-point factory inspection of the completed roof to assure your warranty.

What questions do you have about roof warranties? Do you know what type of warranty you have on your roof?

Roofmax flew south this last month to meet up with other Master Elite companies from around the nation at the GAF Wealth Builder Conference in Nashville Tennessee. During the award ceremonies Roofmax was awarded the triple award for the sixth consecutive year. The triple award is made up of consumer excellence, training excellence, and installation excellence. Roofmax prides itself in being a GAF Master Elite contractor and in offering a lifetime warranty to its customers.

When picking a contractor for your home improvement project it is important to pick someone you trust to do the job right. So how do you know who you can trust to put on your new roof, install windows, or put up new siding?

The BBB released a great article with tips on choosing a contractor. Go here to read about it.

Saratoga Roofing and Construction has a lot in common with Roofmax. Both companies are family businesses owned by strong women who have their children working along side them. Saratoga Roofing and Construction has an inspiring story as they have grown from 12 employees to 48 employees in the last two years, with $11.5 million in revenues last year alone. CEO, Chris Green, credits much of this growth to reading the story “The Little Engine that Could” as a child. “The words ‘I can’t’ have never been allowed in this family,” she said. We all need to be reminded sometimes that a “can-do” attitude can make all the difference.

Museum’s are typically filled with art and history but the renovation of the Städel Museum has turned this museum itself into a work of art. Part of the renovation included a domed green roof garden with circular skylights that cover the new subterranean contemporary gallery. During the day, the gallery space is filled with the natural glow of sunlight and at night the interior lights shine out through the portholes on the roof. Visitors can freely walk on the round skylights and lounge in the garden. In addition, the museum underwent energy efficiency upgrades and makes use of a large heat storage capacity to create an optimal room climate with minimal energy consumption.

Read more: Städel Museum Renovated with a Gorgeous Green Roof Dotted With Skylights | Inhabitat – Green Design Will Save the World

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Roofmax is a part of the nation wide Certified Contractors Network and this past weekend we had the opportunity to attend a conference in Orange County. There were workshops and break out sessions. The highlight of the conference was the guest speaker, Brian Tracy.

We learned a lot of things to improve our company while we were there and we are excited to be back home so we can get to work and implement all that we learned! We look forward to making 2012 the best year ever.

GAF, is giving a $300 rebate to all military personnel on Lifetime Roofing Systems installed by a GAF certified contractor. Roofmax is a Master Elite certified contractor which means we can pass these great savings onto America’s heros. Roofmax would like to thank our troops for their service and dedication to our country. Valid January-December 2012. Visit GAF’s website here for more details on the offer.

Roofmax would be happy to install your Lifetime Roofing System and help you take advantage of GAF’s Roof for Troops rebate.