CertainTeed SELECT ShingleMaster is CertainTeed's top contractor designation, held by roughly the top 1% of roofing contractors, and it requires two or more crew members certified through CertainTeed's hands-on Shingle Applicator training (SARP), at least five years in business, and a strong track record of CertainTeed installations. This tier authorizes the contractor to register the SureStart PLUS (5-Star) Extended Warranty, which provides up to 50 years of coverage on materials and 25 years of workmanship protection, with comprehensive labor coverage backed by CertainTeed rather than depending on the contractor alone.
Because the workmanship coverage runs a full quarter century and is manufacturer-backed, the homeowner is protected against installation errors for most of the roof's life even if circumstances change with the original installer. The SARP crew requirement makes this designation a particularly strong craftsmanship signal, since it certifies that multiple installers have passed a practical installation exam.
