When you hire a contractor to put a new roof on your house, you want to be sure that that roof is going to last as long as possible and be in good shape for as long as it can be. One thing that you can do that will help you with those things is to look for a certified roofing contractor. 

Certifications

Certifications can come from a couple of different places. One is that your state can offer licensing and certification for roofers. Another is that certain roofing companies can offer certification in using their material. This is especially true if that roofing material is something new or has some kind of unique connectors and installation. No matter where the certifications are coming from, they mean that the roofer has gotten additional education and that they have passed tests that say that they know what they are doing. 

Better Knowledge Base

Hiring a certified roofer means that you are going to be working with a roofer that has a better knowledge base. That is going to help you because the roofer will better be able to answer your questions about the roofing materials and the process of installation. While some parts of a roofing installation are the same, like installing all the under roof structures, there are things that are going to be different when it comes to the installation of the final roofing material. Common asphalt shingles are going to be installed differently than a tile roof with a proprietary connection. Licensed and certified roofers should know how to do both, especially if they were certified by the maker of the proprietary connectors.  

Sole Provider

There are some companies that will only sell their products to people who are certified by their company. So, if you want to use that kind of roofing product on your house, you will have to find a certified roofer for that particular brand and then hire that contractor to come out, evaluate your roof, and tell you if your roof is a good candidate for that roofing material. 

If you are getting a new roof, you want to make sure that you are getting the best roof possible and that your roof is going to last as long as possible. Finding and hiring a certified roofing contractor can help you with that. If you are unsure if they are certified and licensed, all you need to do is ask them for that information.