Certified Green Roofer Program

Introduction

Updated 1/11

Quality You Can Trust…FromNorth America’s Largest Roofing Manufacturer!™

Why Join the GAF Certified GreenRoofer program?

Give Your Company the GreenEdge Be Recognized… for your green business practices

Differentiate your business… from competitors

Create leads… with GreenHomeGuide.com

Get involved… with your local Green community

Track results… document your recycling activities

Enhance Your Branding Customized Recycling Activity Report

Certified Green Roofer designation and wearables

Press release template

Designation on contractor locator

Shingle recycling brochures

Exclusive Benefits 80% Off Enhanced Listing On USGBC’s

GreenHomeGuide.com Normally $1,000.00/yr, you pay only $125/yr

Raise Your Online Profile

More Prominent Placement in Searches

Discounts on USGBC Chapter Memberships

Participating chapters provide 10% discount for GAF CertifiedContractors (Annual dues in the range of $50-$75)

Great way to network with local architects and consultants

What are the requirements? Complete Sustainability Assessment

Complete “Asphalt Shingles and the Green Home”Online On-Demand Course through GAF CCZ

Register for the Ask A Pro program atGreenHomeGuide.com

Join Your Local USGBC Chapter

Complete quarterly Recycling Activity Report

Recycling Recycling activities are confirmed via weigh tickets (use your

own preferred recycler) We can help you find a local recycling partner, if needed

An online Recycling Activity Report is required

Receive 250 GAFBucks when you reach 100 tons recycled,and 1 GAFBuck per ton thereafter*

Print out Recycling Activity Report for use in clientpresentations!

*Please retain all documentation. GAF reserves the right toaudit recycling activities. Additional tonnage over 100 tonsis per year. 100 tons is about 30 roofs. We reserve theright to modify, change or improve this program at anytime.

Join Today! Log in to your account on the Certified Contractor Zone

Click on Certified Green Roofer

Simple enrollment process

Start Selling Green Today!!!

Frequently Asked Questions Where can I find out more about shingle recycling?

The required course “Asphalt Shingles and the Green Home” covers shingle recyclingthoroughly. You can also visit shinglerecycling.org

Which recycling company should I use?

We do not require a specific recycling company. Be sure your recycler provides youwith weigh tickets or load slips for each roof recycled. If you have trouble finding alocal option, we can help.

What if recycling isn’t available in my area?

The Sustainability Assessment is required. We require you to begin recycling as soonas a viable recycling option exists in your area.

What if I use a subcontractor for tear-offs?

Tell them to provide load slips as above. Keep track of the job name and otherdocumentation to upload to your Recycling Activity Report

Frequently Asked Questions (cont’d) How do I upload weigh slips/load tickets?

See the form located in the Certified Contractor Zone. Scan and upload the weighslips, or simply retain them and reference the date, job name, or ticket number forour records.

Can I upload recycling activity more than once a quarter?

Yes, you may upload at any time.

How do I print out a Recycling Activity Report to include in my proposalfolder?

Visit the Certified Contractor Zone and click on the appropriate link.