CertainTeed has been manufacturing roofing products since 1904 and is part of Saint-Gobain, one of the world's largest building materials companies. Over more than a century in the industry, CertainTeed developed a rigorous credentialing program to identify the roofing contractors who consistently meet the highest standards for installation quality, technical knowledge, and professional conduct.
What CertainTeed Requires to Earn It
A minimum of five years in business — or at least one year as a CertainTeed ShingleMaster™ first. New companies cannot qualify.
A credentialed installation workforce — at least 50% of all installers and every job supervisor must hold the Master Craftsman™ Roofing Contractor credential, earned by passing CertainTeed's Shingle Applicator examination.
A Shingle Quality Specialist™ on staff — at least one team member must pass CertainTeed's Shingle Technology Manual test covering product knowledge, quality standards, and warranty compliance.
The Business Fiscal Responsibility™ exam — the company owner must personally pass this test. Not the crew. The owner.
Verified insurance coverage — current general liability and workers' compensation, documented and on file with CertainTeed at all times.
A 4.0 or higher customer satisfaction rating — monitored independently by CertainTeed, not self-reported.
A signed Code of Ethics — covering standards of workmanship, legal compliance, customer service, and business conduct.
Don't Take Our Word For It
You can verify Arrington Roofing's certification status directly with CertainTeed at any time — call 800-782-8777 or search the Find a Pro directory at certainteed.com.
Only a SELECT ShingleMaster™ Can Offer You CertainTeed's Strongest Warranty Protection
Here is the single most practical benefit of choosing a CertainTeed SELECT ShingleMaster™ contractor: access to the SureStart™ PLUS extended warranty — the most comprehensive roofing warranty available in the industry. And it is exclusively reserved for customers whose roofs are installed by SELECT ShingleMaster™ certified contractors.
To understand why this matters, it helps to know how most roofing warranties actually work. Standard warranties begin to pro-rate — meaning they lose value — after the first ten years. So a "lifetime warranty" from many contractors is, in practice, worth significantly less than it sounds after a decade. CertainTeed's SureStart™ PLUS warranty works differently.
The SureStart™ PLUS Warranty Tiers
When Arrington Roofing installs a CertainTeed Integrity Roof System™ on your property, you can choose your level of extended warranty protection from the following options:
What "Non-Prorated" Actually Means for You
Most roofing warranties include fine print that reduces the manufacturer's payout over time. After year ten, you might only receive a fraction of what it actually costs to repair or replace your roof. With the SureStart™ PLUS 5-STAR warranty, that does not happen. Coverage remains at full value for the entire 50-year period — materials, labor, tear-off, and disposal costs are all included from day one through year fifty.
For North Texas homeowners, this is especially meaningful. DFW weather is hard on roofs. Hail seasons, summer heat that regularly exceeds 100 degrees, and severe storm systems that roll through the Metroplex year after year put real stress on roofing systems. Knowing your investment is protected at full value for decades — not diminishing value — changes the calculus on what your new roof actually costs over its lifetime.
The Transferable Warranty Advantage
If you sell your home, the SureStart™ PLUS warranty can be transferred to the new owner — once, within the applicable transfer period depending on the coverage tier you select. For homeowners in desirable DFW neighborhoods like Highland Park, Irving, Frisco, or Plano — where buyers expect premium finishes and protection — a transferable 50-year warranty backed by CertainTeed is a genuine and documented selling point. It is not a vague promise; it is a recorded warranty that passes to the next owner with your home.
The CertainTeed Integrity Roof System™
Your Warranty Depends on the Full System — Not Just the Shingles
This is something many homeowners are never told, and it matters. CertainTeed's SureStart™ PLUS warranty applies when a complete Integrity Roof System™ is installed — not when individual components are mixed and matched from different manufacturers.
The Integrity Roof System™ is an engineered approach to roofing in which every component is designed to work together as a unified system. It includes:
Shingles: CertainTeed's premium shingle lines — including Landmark®, Landmark® Pro, Landmark® Premium, Presidential Shake®, Grand Manor®, and Belmont® — crafted from fiberglass-reinforced asphalt with advanced granule technology for color retention and durability.
Underlayment: DiamondDeck® synthetic underlayment provides a water-resistant secondary barrier over the roof deck, or WinterGuard® waterproofing shingle underlayment in vulnerable areas prone to ice dams or wind-driven rain.
Ventilation: CertainTeed intake vents and ridge vents working in balance to manage heat and moisture in the attic space — critical in North Texas, where uncontrolled attic heat accelerates shingle degradation and increases cooling costs.
Hip and Ridge Accessories: CertainTeed accessory shingles designed specifically to complement the appearance and performance of the primary shingle, finishing the roof system at its most stress-prone points.
When all four components come from the same engineered system and are installed by a credentialed SELECT ShingleMaster™ contractor, CertainTeed has full confidence in both the product and the installation. That confidence is what makes the 5-STAR warranty possible. It is also why the system performs measurably better in real-world conditions than a roof assembled from uncoordinated components.
As a CertainTeed SELECT ShingleMaster™, Arrington Roofing installs the complete Integrity Roof System™ on every qualifying project. We will walk you through every component, explain what it does, and make sure you understand exactly what is going on your roof and why.
Contact us for a free assessment and we'll give you a clear, honest picture of your roof's condition, your options, and exactly what level of warranty protection your property qualifies for.
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Certified by Both of North America's Two Largest Shingle Manufacturers
In the Dallas–Fort Worth roofing market, most contractors are certified — if at all — by a single manufacturer. Arrington Roofing holds elite certifications from both of the two largest residential shingle manufacturers in North America: CertainTeed SELECT ShingleMaster™ and GAF Master Elite™.
GAF and CertainTeed together represent the overwhelming majority of residential roofing shingles installed in the United States. Both companies have independently vetted Arrington Roofing against their highest contractor standards, and both have concluded that we meet the bar. That dual recognition is held by a fraction of roofing companies anywhere — and in the DFW Metroplex specifically, it is exceptionally rare.
What this means practically for you:
Product choice without compromise: You are not limited to one manufacturer's shingle line. Whether your home is best suited for a CertainTeed Landmark® Pro, a GAF Timberline HDZ®, or any other product from either manufacturer's full catalog, Arrington Roofing can install it with the highest available warranty from that manufacturer.
Verified quality from two independent sources: Earning elite status with two competing manufacturers is not marketing. Both companies conduct independent audits of certified contractors. Two separate organizations have reached the same conclusion about the quality of Arrington Roofing's work.
Confidence in any conversation: When you are getting estimates from multiple contractors, ask each one directly: are you both a CertainTeed SELECT ShingleMaster™ AND a GAF Master Elite™ contractor? The answer will clarify the competitive landscape immediately.
For 42 years, Arrington Roofing has built its reputation in this community one roof at a time. These dual certifications are not the starting point of that reputation — they are its independent confirmation.
What SELECT ShingleMaster™ Certification Means for Your Specific Project
For DFW Homeowners
Your roof is the single most critical protective element of your home. In North Texas, it faces conditions that would challenge any material: hailstorms capable of damaging shingles in a single event, summer temperatures that can push attic temperatures well past 150 degrees, UV exposure that degrades lesser materials year by year, and the kind of rapid weather changes — from severe cold to intense heat within a single season — that stress roofing systems in ways that are easy to underestimate.
Choosing a CertainTeed SELECT ShingleMaster™ contractor means your roof is installed by a team that has been independently tested, certified, and held to a documented code of professional standards. It means the Integrity Roof System™ components working together on your home are covered by the strongest warranty in the residential roofing industry. And it means that when you eventually sell your home, the warranty transfers — and the roof is a documented asset, not a liability.
More than 12,000 North Texas families have trusted Arrington Roofing with their homes since 1983. The CertainTeed SELECT ShingleMaster™ certification is CertainTeed's independent confirmation of what those families already know.
For Commercial Property Owners and Managers
Commercial roofing decisions are ultimately financial decisions. A roof failure on a retail center, office building, healthcare campus, or industrial facility does not just mean repair costs — it means business interruption, potential liability, and the kind of unplanned capital expenditure that disrupts operating budgets. The goal of every commercial property owner is a roof that performs reliably and predictably for as long as possible, with documented protection if something goes wrong.
The CertainTeed SELECT ShingleMaster™ certification addresses this directly. On qualifying steep-slope commercial installations, Arrington Roofing can provide CertainTeed's SureStart™ PLUS extended warranty coverage — non-prorated, covering materials, labor, tear-off, and disposal at full value for up to 50 years. For a property manager or asset owner planning long-term maintenance budgets, the difference between a pro-rated standard warranty and a non-prorated 50-year warranty is measurable in hundreds of thousands of dollars over the asset lifecycle.
Beyond the warranty, our SELECT ShingleMaster™ status means that CertainTeed has independently verified the technical competence of our installation crews and the professional standards of our business operations. When you engage Arrington Roofing for a commercial project, you are not managing the qualification risk yourself — CertainTeed has already done it.
