Entrepreneur, Neil Howe, was selected to open an authority media agency in his hometown of Atlanta that will focus on serving the Roofing market.

Howe’s agency, The Authority Architect will help entrepreneurs position themselves as an authority in their market using different forms of media.

“I am happy to be involved in the roofing market and help generate leads and positioning to all the roofers out there that are competing daily for the calls that come in from the internet. It is a market I have been in for a while and to be selected by others to focus on the roofing industry is an honor that I wasn’t anticipating. I am proud to collaborate with local roofers to establish this new adventure,” said Howe.

Times are changing and to attract attention to a brand, a business owner needs to not only promote their business but also to promote themselves as a brand. People are moving away from liking a brand and more onto liking people.

Authority marketing tactics are gaining mainstream appeal, and businesses leaders are talking about it.

John Jantsch, author of best seller Duct Tape Marketing, said in an article for Entrepreneur Magazine, “Building personal brand authority is perhaps the most important element of marketing today for a brand, business, or individual trying to gain an edge. It doesn’t matter how big or little an audience you might command, it’s all about the right people believing in your point of view or way of doing business.”

A story on Fox News stated, “The simple truth is, if you aren’t deliberately, systematically, methodically or rapidly and dramatically establishing yourself as a celebrity, at least to your clientele and target market, you’re asleep at the wheel, ignoring what is fueling the entire economy around you, neglecting development of a measurably valuable asset.”

Daniel Newman, a contributor for Forbes Magazine wrote in a June article, “Influencers may be marketing’s next ‘golden goose’, as people no longer trust ads, but they do trust people. More accurately, they trust a voice of authority.”

The demand for authority marketing and position services is growing due to the recent media coverage, and Neil Howe and his team at The Authority Architect will service that need.

“I am passionate about helping in the roofing market and positioning quality roofers as the go-to choice in their town or area. There are a lot of shady ‘storm chasers’ out there and when it comes to a purchase and problem as big as a roof, which covers people’s most valuable possession, then you need to know you are dealing with reputable companies and it is my job to make sure those companies stand out with authority,” stated Howe.

For more information on Neil Howe and The Authority Architect roofing marketing agency, please visit http://TheAuthorityArchitect.com or call (404) 428-1399.

In an interview with Talk Show Host Joel Helfer, on Main Street Mavericks Radio, Cotton, President of Best Sales Talent, LLC, stated: “Employers need to know exactly what they are looking for and what they need before they set out to hire a top sales person. If they don’t know what they are looking for, they’ll never know if they found it.”

He noted that employers need to recognize that hiring a top-performing sales person with a very specialized skill of building profitable relationships with new and existing customers is key to a company’s future.  Utilizing a recruiter can increase the odds of hiring the best sales talent, according to Cotton.

All things being equal if three sales people are selling basically the same thing in terms of product, service and price, customers will buy from the sales representative they know the best, like the best and trust the best over other sales competitors. That being the case, it’s critical to find the talent who has demonstrated that he or she can do the job and do it well. 

Mistakes in hiring the wrong people to represent your firm can be very costly.  It will reduce profitability, cause a loss of business, create customer dissatisfaction, and negatively impact company morale. 

Cotton noted, when asked by Helfer about the hiring of sales professionals, “Fewer people are entering the sales profession for a number of reasons, not the least of which is the declining birth rate in the USA.  Only about 10% of the total current work force in the USA is comprised of  sales people.  With the lower birth rate, there are fewer college grads, and as a result a very small percentage of them go into the profession of sales. Companies are having a tough time finding the top sales talent on their own, so they turn to recruiters who seek out sales people who are not actively looking for a new job, but who would consider a career change if it is in their best interest to do so.”

Cotton recommended that employers need to identify the top 5 or 6 performance objectives of the person they need to hire.  They need to identify exactly what it will take for the new hire to be a top sales performer in the first 6-12 months of employment. If a clear-cut blueprint of expected levels of performance is not spelled out the employer will not be able to track and determine success.  They also will not know if they hired the right person until they later realize that the person is not performing as well as they had hoped. That is when it is expensive to repeat the hiring process both in soft and real dollar costs.

Here’s what one of Cotton’s employer clients had to say. “Peter is the best recruiter I have worked with over the last 20+ years. He is detailed, professional and knowledgeable. One of the things I appreciate most about Peter is the research he invests during a search. While many recruiters simply pull out a file of resumes, Peter tries to match personalities, experiences and outcomes. His ability to analyze and understand our needs has lead to a better process and better outcomes. I have hired three candidates from Peter.”
 – David F., Vice President of Sales & Marketing – Plastics Manufacturer

To listen to the entire radio interview of Peter C. Cotton, on Main Street Mavericks Radio and discover what it takes to hire the best sales talent, go here: http://businessinnovatorsradio.com/peter-cotton-sales-talent-recruiter-best-sales-talent-improves-bottom-line/

For more information on Peter C. Cotton and Best Sales Talent, LLC, visit: http://www.bestsalestalent.com

Acoma Roofing, Inc., of Oldsmar, Florida, has received the most prestigious contractor award GAF offers: The GAF President’s Club Award. This highly coveted award recognizes Acoma Roofing as one of the “elite of the elite” residential roofing contractors in the United States.

GAF is North America’s largest roofing manufacturer, and only GAF Master Elite(R) Contractors can compete for its residential President’s Club Award. To qualify for this award, a residential roofing contractor must meet specific criteria in at least one out of three different pathways: the Performance pathway, where contractors focus on giving their property owners the best possible service, quality, and protection; the Reliability pathway, where the contractor has a long history of offering their customers the best quality and protection; and the Service pathway, where contractors consistently offer their customers the best protection available in the marketplace.

Acoma Roofing has been a GAF Master Elite(R) Contractor since 2008; the company received the President’s Club Award due to its excellent performance in 2016. To become a Master Elite(R) Contractor–a status that less than 2% of roofing contractors nationwide are able to achieve–a candidate must meet specific criteria in at least one out of three different pathways: the Performance pathway, where contractors focus on giving their property owners the best possible service, quality, and protection; the Reliability pathway, where the contractor has a long history of offering their customers the best quality and protection; and the Service pathway, where contractors consistently offer their customers the best protection available in the marketplace.

“Acoma” has been a name in the roofing industry for a long time. The family-owned-and-operated business was begun in New York in 1952 before relocating to Florida in 1975.
“We’ve demonstrated decades of great customer service, backed up by more than 34,000 jobs done in the Tampa Bay area,” states Santis Squitiro, president of Acoma Roofing. “Since my father started this business, we’ve never had a complaint filed with a licensing board or the Better Business Bureau. With a record like that, it puts us head and shoulders above our competition.”

“The roofing industry has been rated top five for mistrust. Acoma Roofing has the longevity that builds trust,” Squitiro says. “That’s why homeowners hire us. Sometimes we’re a bit higher priced than other contractors, but our customers actually receive the quality they’re paying for. We prefer potential customers do their due diligence to research us.”

Great customer service starts from the moment the initial estimate is scheduled. “We maintain great communication with homeowners,” says Squitiro. “Before any job starts, our foreman introduces himself and explains how the job is going to progress. If an additional expense–extra wood work, for example–occurs, the foreman discusses it with the homeowner. If there’s ever an issue, if weather is causing delays, any situation, we let our customers know what’s happening.”

The people at Acoma Roofing and their pride in the brand are major reasons for the company’s success. “We don’t use subcontractors,” explains Squitiro. “Our people are employees, with healthcare and 401(k) plans. They’re covered by workers’ comp and liability. They’re trained and certified installers for GAF and other manufacturers. Our trucks are emblazoned with our name, license, and phone number, and our people wear Acoma Roofing uniform shirts. Customers who hire us know they’re not getting subcontractors, and that’s important. Roofing companies who use subcontracted labor are breaking the law and setting up homeowners for liabilities from non-payment to hospital expenses if a worker is hurt on their property.”

Acoma stays involved in the community, as well. The company has donated labor to work on a roof for a proposed halfway house and to reroof homes for local families experiencing hardship. GAF participated by donating materials toward those projects.

The company moved into a new office and warehouse building in recent years and plans to continue maintaining its record of high quality going forward. “At the end of every re-roof, we call the homeowner to ask if they’re satisfied and to remind them to call us with any issue, even if it’s down the road,” concludes Squitiro. “That’s what Acoma customer service is all about.”

About Acoma Roofing

Acoma Roofing knows the roofing business inside and out. Family-owned-and-operated, Acoma installs tile, shingle, metal, wood shake, slate, flat and tapered roof systems, offers 10-, 15-, 20-, and 25-year leak-free warranties, and performs roof repairs guaranteed for two years. Santis Squitiro and Steve Squitiro have installed almost every roof system there is. Acoma is committed to quality installation, customer service, and caring for its employees as part of the family.

Acoma Roofing, Inc.
301 Douglas Rd. E.
Oldsmar, FL 34677
(727) 733-5580
http://www.acomaroofing.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/AcomaRoofing
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/pub/santis-squitiro/a4/280/aa5
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qG1NTe6LXf8

About GAF:

Founded in 1886, GAF is the largest roofing manufacturer in North America. The Company is an operating subsidiary of Standard Industries.

GAF products include a comprehensive portfolio of roofing systems for residential and commercial properties, which are supported by an extensive national network of factory-certified contractors. Its success is driven by its commitment to Advanced Quality, Industry Expertise, and Solutions Made Simple. GAF was the first roofing manufacturer to offer a Lifetime limited warranty on all of its laminated shingles, which then evolved with the introduction of the GAF Lifetime Roofing System by extending the Lifetime coverage beyond just the roofing shingles.

With a focus on social responsibility, GAF developed Advanced Protection(R) Shingle Technology, providing excellent durability and wind resistance while reducing the use of natural resources. The Company has also developed single-ply and asphaltic roofing membranes with excellent durability and high reflectivity to meet the most rigorous industry standards while helping commercial property owners and designers reduce energy consumption.

GAF also supports the roofing industry through CARE, the Center for the Advancement of Roofing Excellence(TM), which has provided education to over 230,000 professionals. CARE’s mission is to help professional contractors and distributors build their businesses through sales and management education, and to provide product and installation training to contractors, distributors, architects, property owners, and related industry personnel.

For more information about GAF, visit: gaf.com

About Standard Industries:

Standard Industries is a privately-held, global, diversified holding company with interests in building materials, aggregates, and related investment businesses in public equities and real estate. With over 7,500 employees and operations in more than 80 countries, Standard maintains a team-oriented culture of meritocracy and operational excellence, and a passionate focus on investing in its people.

San Pedro, CA – May 16, 2017 –

Chandler’s Roofing of San Pedro, California, has received the most prestigious contractor award GAF offers: The GAF President’s Club Award. This highly coveted award recognizes Chandler’s Roofing as one of the “elite of the elite” residential roofing contractors in the United States.

GAF is North America’s largest roofing manufacturer, and only GAF Master Elite(R) Contractors can compete for its residential President’s Club Award. To qualify for this award, a residential roofing contractor must demonstrate an exceptional level of excellence in their business, especially in the areas of Installation Excellence, Consumer Protection, and Installer Training.

Chandler’s Roofing has been a GAF Master Elite(R) Contractor since 2002; the company received the President’s Club Award due to its excellent performance in 2016. To become a Master Elite(R) Contractor–a status that less than 2% of roofing contractors nationwide are able to achieve–a candidate must meet specific criteria in at least one out of three different pathways: the Performance pathway, where contractors focus on giving their property owners the best possible service, quality, and protection; the Reliability pathway, where the contractor has a long history of offering their customers the best quality and protection; and the Service pathway, where contractors consistently offer their customers the best protection available in the marketplace.

A full-service roofing company, Chandler’s Roofing has completed thousands of roofing and rain-gutter installations across southern California. The company’s dedicated staff members are eager to answer customer questions and address their most pressing concerns about every variety of roofing system: asphalt, wood shake, metal, synthetic, and concrete, slate, and clay tile.

Other services offered by the company include roof repairs and maintenance, solar installations, insulation, and seamless rain gutters in aluminum, copper, or stainless steel. Chandler’s Roofing is also a leading installer of daylighting solutions, including sun tunnels and traditional, custom, and tubular skylights.

On the commercial side, Chandler’s Roofing has maintained, repaired, and re-roofed properties for homeowner associations, condominium properties and private commercial clients across Los Angeles and Orange County since the company’s founding. By cultivating long-standing relationships with property managers, the company has been able to establish a professional and systematic approach to managing its clients’ roofing assets, taking a strategic yet personal approach to each one’s unique set of requirements and needs.

Recognized repeatedly for its quality work, Chandler’s Roofing has won the GAF President’s Club Award every year since 2013. The company was named “Residential Roofing Contractor of the Year” in 2011 by Roofing Contractor magazine; in 2012, the magazine gave Chandler’s Roofing its “Best of the Best in the Roofing Industry” award. A member of the Western States Roofing Contractors Association and the National Roofing Contractors Association, Chandler’s Roofing is a GAF Certified Green Roofer(TM) and an authorized GAF Solar Elite Contractor(TM). It works with Habitat for Humanity and is accredited by the Better Business Bureau with an A+ rating.

With unparalleled experience and craftsmanship second to none, Chandler’s Roofing believes a sustainable roofing system requires more than just great craftsmanship and design. From project start to completion, the company makes every effort to ensure that work has been done to the customer’s satisfaction. Professional services are offered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and every client is treated with the personal touch for which the company has become known. At Chandler’s Roofing, customer service and quality craftsmanship are the cornerstones of the business.

About Chandler’s Roofing:

Founded in 1942, Chandler’s Roofing has been recognized regionally and nationally as the premier southern California roofing company. Servicing the South Bay’s beach cities and the surrounding communities in Los Angeles and Orange Counties, Chandler’s Roofing knows that building successful relationships with clients is just as important as knowing how to build a quality roof. The company’s dedication to customer satisfaction has been the key to its success, and Chandler’s Roofing has an extensive list of satisfied customers to prove it.

Chandler’s Roofing
403 W. 21st St.
San Pedro, CA
(310) 831-7663
http://www.chandlersroofing.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChandlersRoofing
Twitter: http://twitter.com/ChandlersRoof
Google+: https://plus.google.com/+ChandlersRoofing
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/chandler%27s-roofing
YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/ChandlersRoofing

About GAF:

Founded in 1886, GAF is the largest roofing manufacturer in North America. The Company is an operating subsidiary of Standard Industries.

GAF products include a comprehensive portfolio of roofing systems for residential and commercial properties, which are supported by an extensive national network of factory-certified contractors. Its success is driven by its commitment to Advanced Quality, Industry Expertise, and Solutions Made Simple. GAF was the first roofing manufacturer to offer a Lifetime limited warranty on all of its laminated shingles, which then evolved with the introduction of the GAF Lifetime Roofing System by extending the Lifetime coverage beyond just the roofing shingles.

With a focus on social responsibility, GAF developed Advanced Protection(R) Shingle Technology, providing excellent durability and wind resistance while reducing the use of natural resources. The Company has also developed single-ply and asphaltic roofing membranes with excellent durability and high reflectivity to meet the most rigorous industry standards while helping commercial property owners and designers reduce energy consumption.

GAF also supports the roofing industry through CARE, the Center for the Advancement of Roofing Excellence(TM), which has provided education to over 230,000 professionals. CARE’s mission is to help professional contractors and distributors build their businesses through sales and management education, and to provide product and installation training to contractors, distributors, architects, property owners, and related industry personnel.

For more information about GAF, visit: gaf.com

About Standard Industries:

Standard Industries is a privately-held, global, diversified holding company with interests in building materials, aggregates, and related investment businesses in public equities and real estate. With over 7,500 employees and operations in more than 80 countries, Standard maintains a team-oriented culture of meritocracy and operational excellence, and a passionate focus on investing in its people.

Tacoma, WA – May 16, 2017 –

Achten’s Quality Roofing of Tacoma, Washington, has received the most prestigious contractor award GAF offers: The GAF President’s Club Award. This highly coveted award recognizes Achten’s Quality Roofing as one of the “elite of the elite” residential roofing contractors in the United States.

GAF is North America’s largest roofing manufacturer, and only GAF Master Elite(R) Contractors can compete for its residential President’s Club Award. To qualify for this award, a residential roofing contractor must demonstrate an exceptional level of excellence in their business, especially in the areas of Installation Excellence, Consumer Protection, and Installer Training.

Achten’s Quality Roofing has been a GAF Master Elite(R) Contractor since 2010; the company received the President’s Club Award due to its excellent performance in 2016. To become a Master Elite(R) Contractor–a status that less than 2% of roofing contractors nationwide are able to achieve–a candidate must meet specific criteria in at least one out of three different pathways: the Performance pathway, where contractors focus on giving their property owners the best possible service, quality, and protection; the Reliability pathway, where the contractor has a long history of offering their customers the best quality and protection; and the Service pathway, where contractors consistently offer their customers the best protection available in the marketplace.

An experienced and versatile contractor, Achten’s Quality Roofing installs hundreds of roofs of all types every year. Highly trained and certified by major material suppliers, the company’s technicians are able to install every type of roofing product according to manufacturers’ specifications. Certification and product familiarity ensure that each customer receives an effective roofing system with a valid warranty.

The company installs and services a number of different types of roofing system, including asphalt/composite shingles and tile, wood shake, flat/low slope, metal, and slate roofing. Achten’s Quality Roofing also provides services in gutters, insulation, masonry, siding, skylights, and sun tunnels. During times of severe weather or other roof trauma, the company will tarp off damaged roof areas within 24 hours and handle any emergency repairs. Achten’s Quality Roofing also works with homeowners’ insurance companies to quickly make the home safe, secure, and comfortable once again.

All of the company’s installers are professional roofers who are field-book-tested. Achten’s Quality Roofing does not use subcontractors; every technician is an employee, arriving at the job site in an Achten’s truck, wearing an Achten’s uniform, and with all the equipment needed to complete the project. After project completion, the company sends a quality-control professional to do a 25-point inspection, ensuring that the work meets or exceeds the customer’s expectations and is in accord with local building codes.

Founder John Achten believes strongly in giving back, so the company is quite active in the community, sponsoring local charities and scholastic organizations and helping local families in need. Achten’s Quality Roofing works with Habitat for Humanity and has sponsored or participated in the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, the Tacoma Art Fest, Extreme Makeover Home Edition, several Adopt-a-Highway locations, and the Fantasy Lights holiday display. The company is a member of the National Roofing Contractors Association, the Master Builders, and the Building Industry Association of Washington. A GAF Certified Green Roofer(TM), Achten’s Quality Roofing is accredited by the Better Business Bureau, holding an A+ rating, and has an A rating with Angie’s List.

Achten’s Quality Roofing has earned its customers’ business, trust, and referrals with its assurance of working with a reputable, dependable contractor. The company is available seven days a week, 24 hours a day, to assist with all roofing needs. Homeowners who hire Achten’s know that they are working with trained professionals who have set the standard as the best roofing contractor in Seattle and Tacoma.

About Achten’s Quality Roofing

Achten’s Quality Roofing is a family-owned company servicing all of western Washington. Each year, the company installs and repairs thousands of roofs. The goals at Achten’s Quality Roofing are to provide quality roofs, with outstanding service and competitive prices, and to get the job done right and on time.

Achten’s Quality Roofing
410 112th St. S
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 539-7663
http://www.achtensroofing.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/achtens
Twitter: https://twitter.com/AchtensRoofing
YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7o6mDStVcglDkl26xBd1Jg

About GAF:

Founded in 1886, GAF is the largest roofing manufacturer in North America. The Company is an operating subsidiary of Standard Industries.

GAF products include a comprehensive portfolio of roofing systems for residential and commercial properties, which are supported by an extensive national network of factory-certified contractors. Its success is driven by its commitment to Advanced Quality, Industry Expertise, and Solutions Made Simple. GAF was the first roofing manufacturer to offer a Lifetime limited warranty on all of its laminated shingles, which then evolved with the introduction of the GAF Lifetime Roofing System by extending the Lifetime coverage beyond just the roofing shingles.

With a focus on social responsibility, GAF developed Advanced Protection(R) Shingle Technology, providing excellent durability and wind resistance while reducing the use of natural resources. The Company has also developed single-ply and asphaltic roofing membranes with excellent durability and high reflectivity to meet the most rigorous industry standards while helping commercial property owners and designers reduce energy consumption.

GAF also supports the roofing industry through CARE, the Center for the Advancement of Roofing Excellence(TM), which has provided education to over 230,000 professionals. CARE’s mission is to help professional contractors and distributors build their businesses through sales and management education, and to provide product and installation training to contractors, distributors, architects, property owners, and related industry personnel.

For more information about GAF, visit: gaf.com

About Standard Industries:

Standard Industries is a privately-held, global, diversified holding company with interests in building materials, aggregates, and related investment businesses in public equities and real estate. With over 7,500 employees and operations in more than 80 countries, Standard maintains a team-oriented culture of meritocracy and operational excellence, and a passionate focus on investing in its people.

Blue Jay, CA – May 16, 2017 –

Copp Roofing & Construction, Inc., of Blue Jay, California, has received the most prestigious contractor award GAF offers: The GAF President’s Club Award. This highly coveted award recognizes Copp Roofing & Construction as one of the “elite of the elite” residential roofing contractors in the United States.

GAF is North America’s largest roofing manufacturer, and only GAF Master Elite(R) Contractors can compete for its residential President’s Club Award. To qualify for this award, a residential roofing contractor must demonstrate an exceptional level of excellence in their business, especially in the areas of Installation Excellence, Consumer Protection, and Installer Training.

Copp Roofing & Construction has been a GAF Master Elite(R) Contractor since 2008; the company received the President’s Club Award due to its excellent performance in 2016. To become a Master Elite(R) Contractor–a status that less than 2% of roofing contractors nationwide are able to achieve–a candidate must meet specific criteria in at least one out of three different pathways: the Performance pathway, where contractors focus on giving their property owners the best possible service, quality, and protection; the Reliability pathway, where the contractor has a long history of offering their customers the best quality and protection; and the Service pathway, where contractors consistently offer their customers the best protection available in the marketplace.

Since 1996, Copp Roofing & Construction has been providing quality roofing services to mountain residents, vacation homeowners, and commercial properties in California’s Inland Empire and the surrounding counties. A “one-stop-shopping” company, Copp performs all exterior building needs, from roofing and siding to decks, windows, and skylights. It also performs roof maintenance checkups, roof inspections, leakage investigations, and assessment and repairs during emergency and hazardous conditions. With three licensed and fully insured divisions, the company gives assurance that customers’ projects will be completed with the highest of standards, in a timely manner, and at a fair price.

Copp is an OSHA-compliant company and EPA-certified Lead-Safe Firm. Since 1996, Copp has been a contributing contractor for Rebuilding Together, a national nonprofit organization that rehabilitates homes for low-income families. Copp Roofing is a member of Lake Arrowhead Chamber of Commerce, Association of Building Contractors San Bernardino Mountains, Build It Green, and Western Regional Master Builders Association and are joining the NRCA soon. The company is rated AAA by Business Consumer Alliance and holds an A+ accreditation with the Better Business Bureau.

Copp Roofing & Construction strives to elevate the industry’s reputation to one of unsurpassed quality and professionalism. It maintains a commitment to ongoing education and continued personal growth, provides superior customer service, and creates and maintains positive relationships within the industry and the community. By consistently meeting clients’ needs and exceeding their expectations, Copp offers them the peace of mind they deserve by providing quality, efficient, and reliable work at an outstanding value.

About Copp Roofing & Construction, Inc.

Serving southern California and the mountain communities of the San Bernardino region, Copp Roofing & Construction provides efficient, professional, and reliable roofing installation and repairs for both residential and commercial properties. The company can handle all exterior building needs, including siding, decking, and windows, as well as blown-in insulation.

Copp Roofing & Construction
(Showroom) 26852 Highway 189
(Mailing) PO Box 4543
Blue Jay, CA 92317
(909) 336-4074
Toll-free: (866) ROOF-COP
http://www.CoppRoofing.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/copproofing

About GAF:

Founded in 1886, GAF is the largest roofing manufacturer in North America. The Company is an operating subsidiary of Standard Industries.

GAF products include a comprehensive portfolio of roofing systems for residential and commercial properties, which are supported by an extensive national network of factory-certified contractors. Its success is driven by its commitment to Advanced Quality, Industry Expertise, and Solutions Made Simple. GAF was the first roofing manufacturer to offer a Lifetime limited warranty on all of its laminated shingles, which then evolved with the introduction of the GAF Lifetime Roofing System by extending the Lifetime coverage beyond just the roofing shingles.

With a focus on social responsibility, GAF developed Advanced Protection(R) Shingle Technology, providing excellent durability and wind resistance while reducing the use of natural resources. The Company has also developed single-ply and asphaltic roofing membranes with excellent durability and high reflectivity to meet the most rigorous industry standards while helping commercial property owners and designers reduce energy consumption.

GAF also supports the roofing industry through CARE, the Center for the Advancement of Roofing Excellence(TM), which has provided education to over 230,000 professionals. CARE’s mission is to help professional contractors and distributors build their businesses through sales and management education, and to provide product and installation training to contractors, distributors, architects, property owners, and related industry personnel.

For more information about GAF, visit: gaf.com

About Standard Industries:

Standard Industries is a privately-held, global, diversified holding company with interests in building materials, aggregates, and related investment businesses in public equities and real estate. With over 7,500 employees and operations in more than 80 countries, Standard maintains a team-oriented culture of meritocracy and operational excellence, and a passionate focus on investing in its people.

Tulsa, OK – May 16, 2017 –

A-Best Roofing of Tulsa, Oklahoma, has received the most prestigious contractor award GAF offers: The GAF President’s Club Award. This highly coveted award recognizes A-Best Roofing as one of the “elite of the elite” residential roofing contractors in the United States.

GAF is North America’s largest roofing manufacturer, and only GAF Master Elite(R) Contractors can compete for its residential President’s Club Award. To qualify for this award, a residential roofing contractor must meet specific criteria in at least one out of three different pathways: the Performance pathway, where contractors focus on giving their property owners the best possible service, quality, and protection; the Reliability pathway, where the contractor has a long history of offering their customers the best quality and protection; and the Service pathway, where contractors consistently offer their customers the best protection available in the marketplace..

A-Best Roofing has been a GAF Master Elite(R) Contractor since 2002; the company received the President’s Club Award due to its excellent performance in 2016. To become a Master Elite(R) Contractor–a status that less than 2% of roofing contractors nationwide are able to achieve–a candidate must meet specific criteria in at least one out of three different pathways: the Performance pathway, where contractors focus on giving their property owners the best possible service, quality, and protection; the Reliability pathway, where the contractor has a long history of offering their customers the best quality and protection; and the Service pathway, where contractors consistently offer their customers the best protection available in the marketplace.

When owner Jim Lane started A-Best Roofing in 1988, he set out to build a company with a different approach to roofing. “We provide customers with professional representatives who assist them in making the right decisions for their homes and businesses,” according to Lane. “A-Best provides expert supervision on every job and offers meaningful long-term warranties that give peace of mind to our customers.”

The company takes the time to invest in its most valuable asset: the employees. “I hire people who take pride in their work, pay attention to detail, and pursue excellence in everything they do,” states Lane. “We invest in ongoing training and certifications–it’s worth every penny, because it pays off in an exceptional roofing experience for the customers.”

A-Best’s roofing advisors help customers to select the best of the roofing options available to them. Serving both residential and commercial customers, the company offers services that include reroofs, repairs, new construction, and maintenance plans. “Our crews are independently certified by the manufacturers to ensure expert installation and to authorize us to offer long-term product warranties,” says Lane.

With a thorough range of services related to mitigation of seasonal weather damage, the company works to prevent and repair the problems caused by freezing water and heavy snow loads in winter, hail and heavy rains in spring, debris clogging gutters in autumn, and deterioration caused by the intense heat of summer. A-Best’s tailored roof maintenance plans, which cover inspection, reporting, and restoration, prevent small issues from becoming larger ones and restore customers’ roofs to optimal performance.

A member of the Tulsa Metro Chamber, the Home Builders Association of Greater Tulsa, and the National Roofing Contractors Association, A-Best Roofing is a GAF Certified SlateCrafter(TM) and holds an A+ accreditation with the Better Business Bureau. “We work hard, every day, to improve, learn, and grow,” concludes Lane. “We care about our customers and our community. A-Best serves our customers with integrity and dedication–and we’re here to stay!”

About A-Best Roofing

Since its founding in 1988, A-Best Roofing has installed quality roofs on thousands of homes in the Tulsa, Oklahoma City, and northeastern Oklahoma regions. Offering a full range of residential and commercial roofing services, A-Best is committed to 100% customer satisfaction, every time.

A-Best Roofing
1411 E 3rd Street
Tulsa, OK 74120
(918) 587-1426
http://www.abestroofing.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/A-Best-Roofing/115945955189799
YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/abestroofing

About GAF:

Founded in 1886, GAF is the largest roofing manufacturer in North America. The Company is an operating subsidiary of Standard Industries.

GAF products include a comprehensive portfolio of roofing systems for residential and commercial properties, which are supported by an extensive national network of factory-certified contractors. Its success is driven by its commitment to Advanced Quality, Industry Expertise, and Solutions Made Simple. GAF was the first roofing manufacturer to offer a Lifetime limited warranty on all of its laminated shingles, which then evolved with the introduction of the GAF Lifetime Roofing System by extending the Lifetime coverage beyond just the roofing shingles.

With a focus on social responsibility, GAF developed Advanced Protection(R) Shingle Technology, providing excellent durability and wind resistance while reducing the use of natural resources. The Company has also developed single-ply and asphaltic roofing membranes with excellent durability and high reflectivity to meet the most rigorous industry standards while helping commercial property owners and designers reduce energy consumption.

GAF also supports the roofing industry through CARE, the Center for the Advancement of Roofing Excellence(TM), which has provided education to over 230,000 professionals. CARE’s mission is to help professional contractors and distributors build their businesses through sales and management education, and to provide product and installation training to contractors, distributors, architects, property owners, and related industry personnel.

For more information about GAF, visit: gaf.com

About Standard Industries:

Standard Industries is a privately-held, global, diversified holding company with interests in building materials, aggregates, and related investment businesses in public equities and real estate. With over 7,500 employees and operations in more than 80 countries, Standard maintains a team-oriented culture of meritocracy and operational excellence, and a passionate focus on investing in its people.

Langhorne, PA – May 16, 2017 –

KPI2 Contractors, Inc., of Langhorne, Pennsylvania, has received the most prestigious contractor award GAF offers: The GAF President’s Club Award. This highly coveted award recognizesKPI2 Contractors as one of the “elite of the elite” residential roofing contractors in the United States.

GAF is North America’s largest roofing manufacturer, and only GAF Master Elite(R) Contractors can compete for its residential President’s Club Award. To qualify for this award, a residential roofing contractor must demonstrate an exceptional level of excellence in their business, especially in the areas of Installation Excellence, Consumer Protection, and Installer Training.

KPI2 Contractors has been a GAF Master Elite(R) Contractor since 2003; the company received the President’s Club Award due to its excellent performance in 2016. To become a Master Elite(R) Contractor–a status that less than 2% of roofing contractors nationwide are able to achieve–a candidate must meet specific criteria in at least one out of three different pathways: the Performance pathway, where contractors focus on giving their property owners the best possible service, quality, and protection; the Reliability pathway, where the contractor has a long history of offering their customers the best quality and protection; and the Service pathway, where contractors consistently offer their customers the best protection available in the marketplace.

Although it has long had a reputation for the roofing work it does in condominium communities, KPI2 Contractors is actually a multi-service company that also installs stucco, decking, windows, doors, gutters, and additions. “We’re growing our newest division, which works on single-family homes,” according to company vice president Darek Falkowski. “Our goal is to take the success we’ve had on the multi-family side and convey that to the single-family residential side. We want to build the same type of long-term relationships with those homeowners as well.”

The company has built a great reputation since its founding in 1998. “Our reputation brings in new customers and keeps old customers coming back,” explains Falkowski. “We build good relationships with the companies we work with, and that, in turn, brings us the loyalty and trust of the customers. During difficult years, when other companies were not surviving, we managed to thrive and to grow, because our customers knew the value and quality they get from us.”

Going forward, KPI2 plans to keep expanding those relationships and increasing its work on the residential side. “Now that we’re working more on single-family homes, we hope to be offering military and senior discounts,” adds Falkowski. “We’re also increasing our online visibility. We’ve embraced the digital world and are moving forward in that direction.”

Focusing on customer trust is a continuing part of KPI2’s recipe for success, concludes Falkowski. “We’ve been tried, through some rough years, and we survived well. Because of that longevity and reliability, customers know we’re a dependable company. That’s why they keep coming back to us.”

About KPI2 Contractors

KPI2 Contractors has more than 18 years experience in providing capital-improvement project services and full-maintenance service to condominium and homeowner associations. With services that include roofing, siding, gutters, windows, decks, and doors, the company is expanding its work on single-family residential homes. KPI2 Contractors prides itself on doing quality work and providing outstanding warranties that customers can count on.

KPI2 Contractors, Inc.
1250 Wood Lane
Langhorne, PA 19047
Toll-free: (866) 574-2462
http://www.kpi2inc.com

About GAF:

Founded in 1886, GAF is the largest roofing manufacturer in North America. The Company is an operating subsidiary of Standard Industries.

GAF products include a comprehensive portfolio of roofing systems for residential and commercial properties, which are supported by an extensive national network of factory-certified contractors. Its success is driven by its commitment to Advanced Quality, Industry Expertise, and Solutions Made Simple. GAF was the first roofing manufacturer to offer a Lifetime limited warranty on all of its laminated shingles, which then evolved with the introduction of the GAF Lifetime Roofing System by extending the Lifetime coverage beyond just the roofing shingles.

With a focus on social responsibility, GAF developed Advanced Protection(R) Shingle Technology, providing excellent durability and wind resistance while reducing the use of natural resources. The Company has also developed single-ply and asphaltic roofing membranes with excellent durability and high reflectivity to meet the most rigorous industry standards while helping commercial property owners and designers reduce energy consumption.

GAF also supports the roofing industry through CARE, the Center for the Advancement of Roofing Excellence(TM), which has provided education to over 230,000 professionals. CARE’s mission is to help professional contractors and distributors build their businesses through sales and management education, and to provide product and installation training to contractors, distributors, architects, property owners, and related industry personnel.

For more information about GAF, visit: gaf.com

About Standard Industries:

Standard Industries is a privately-held, global, diversified holding company with interests in building materials, aggregates, and related investment businesses in public equities and real estate. With over 7,500 employees and operations in more than 80 countries, Standard maintains a team-oriented culture of meritocracy and operational excellence, and a passionate focus on investing in its people.

Houston, TX – May 16, 2017 –

Ideal Roofing of Houston, Texas, has received the most prestigious contractor award GAF offers: The GAF President’s Club Award. This highly coveted award recognizes Ideal Roofing as one of the “elite of the elite” residential roofing contractors in the United States.

GAF is North America’s largest roofing manufacturer, and only GAF Master Elite(R) Contractors can compete for its residential President’s Club Award. To qualify for this award, a residential roofing contractor must demonstrate an exceptional level of excellence in their business, especially in the areas of Installation Excellence, Consumer Protection, and Installer Training.

Ideal Roofing has been a GAF Master Elite(R) Contractor since 1997; the company received the President’s Club Award due to its excellent performance in 2016. To become a Master Elite(R) Contractor–a status that less than 2% of roofing contractors nationwide are able to achieve–a candidate must meet specific criteria in at least one out of three different pathways: the Performance pathway, where contractors focus on giving their property owners the best possible service, quality, and protection; the Reliability pathway, where the contractor has a long history of offering their customers the best quality and protection; and the Service pathway, where contractors consistently offer their customers the best protection available in the marketplace.

“A roof is a roof” may be a motto at some contractors, but not at long-time Master Elite(R) contractor Ideal Roofing. “We educate homeowners, get them involved in the process, and show them all their options,” according to owner Jim Hardwick. “Because we’ve been in business here so long, they trust us to give them the best that’s available. When we receive feedback, the homeowners tell us that they did indeed get high-quality roofs.”

Although family-owned Ideal Roofing still considers itself a small local company, it handles a diverse array of home improvements and services: both residential and commercial roofs, metal roofs, gutters, siding, windows and skylights, and storm-damage repair. “Our longevity is part of the reason we can provide all these services,” explains Hardwick. “Some of our people–crews, salesmen, office people–have been with us for more than 15 years.”

“The high quality of materials and craftsmanship goes into every roofing job,” continues Hardwick. “We offer GAF’s Golden Pledge warranty, and customers who want it need only sign up for it. But we install every job as if it’s a Golden Pledge warranty–that’s something that really separates us from other contractors. Every job will exhibit the same high-quality materials and high level of craftsmanship.”

Ideal Roofing gives back to the community. “We work with charities,” says Hardwick. “One of the organizations is Trinity Oaks out of San Antonio, which uses hunting, fishing, and outdoor activities to work with veterans and also to provide game meat for the needy. We also work with FACE, which helps autistic kids by raising money for scholarships.” Featured on a news channel for doing some charitable work for homeowners who had trees on their roofs, the company is regularly consulted by local news media as the “go-to” experts to offer advice and answer questions concerning contractors.

Going forward, Ideal will continue to offer the same diversity of services and high quality of workmanship. “For some years, we’ve been branching out into other exterior services, like siding,” concludes Hardwick, “and we’ll continue to increase that part of our company. And we certainly want to repeat the President’s Club Award–it says something important to the homeowners and about our commitment as a company.”

About Ideal Roofing

Serving the Houston metro area since 1992, Ideal Roofing ensures that each home it services makes a striking impression and adds curb appeal. Ideal is a full-service residential and commercial roofing contractor, handling everything from new installations to restoration and maintenance to re-roofs and repairs. Quality and craftsmanship are key; Ideal Roofing goes beyond the basics with innovative maintenance programs, extended warranties, and great customer service to ensure customer satisfaction.

Ideal Roofing
9535 Clay Rd
Houston, TX 77080
(713) 896-1122
http://www.idealroofingservices.com
http://www.facebook.com/IdealRoofingLLC

About GAF:

Founded in 1886, GAF is the largest roofing manufacturer in North America. The Company is an operating subsidiary of Standard Industries.

GAF products include a comprehensive portfolio of roofing systems for residential and commercial properties, which are supported by an extensive national network of factory-certified contractors. Its success is driven by its commitment to Advanced Quality, Industry Expertise, and Solutions Made Simple. GAF was the first roofing manufacturer to offer a Lifetime limited warranty on all of its laminated shingles, which then evolved with the introduction of the GAF Lifetime Roofing System by extending the Lifetime coverage beyond just the roofing shingles.

With a focus on social responsibility, GAF developed Advanced Protection(R) Shingle Technology, providing excellent durability and wind resistance while reducing the use of natural resources. The Company has also developed single-ply and asphaltic roofing membranes with excellent durability and high reflectivity to meet the most rigorous industry standards while helping commercial property owners and designers reduce energy consumption.

GAF also supports the roofing industry through CARE, the Center for the Advancement of Roofing Excellence(TM), which has provided education to over 230,000 professionals. CARE’s mission is to help professional contractors and distributors build their businesses through sales and management education, and to provide product and installation training to contractors, distributors, architects, property owners, and related industry personnel.

For more information about GAF, visit: gaf.com

About Standard Industries:

Standard Industries is a privately-held, global, diversified holding company with interests in building materials, aggregates, and related investment businesses in public equities and real estate. With over 7,500 employees and operations in more than 80 countries, Standard maintains a team-oriented culture of meritocracy and operational excellence, and a passionate focus on investing in its people.