MARLBOROUGH, Mass. - All Weather Tite Roofing, a fully licensed and insured professional roofing contractor serving central and eastern Massachusetts, today announced it has achieved the exclusive status of Master Elite Weather Stopper Roofing Contractor with GAF-ELK, North America's largest roofing manufacturer. Only 3% of roofing contractors in the U.S. have achieved Master Elite status.

To become a Master Elite roofing contractor, All Weather Tite Roofing had to meet stringent standards and compete with other roofing companies for a spot in the exclusive Master Elite contractor program. Master Elite contractors receive extensive training in the latest roof installation techniques and GAF-ELK factory-certified status, therefore roofs installed by Master Elite contractors qualify for special warranties such as the GAF-ELK Weather Stopper Golden Pledge, the best roof warranty in the industry. By choosing a Master Elite roofing contractor, home and commercial building owners are assured they will be dealing with a quality, reputable and dependable contractor using high-quality materials providing the best protection against a full range of roof problems.

"Achieving the Master Elite status is important to our company, mainly because we want to protect homeowners by offering the assurance that when they hire us, they are working with a legitimate and professional roofing company that is licensed, insured and trained," states Kelly Shepard, owner and operator, All Weather Tite Roofing. "Most homeowners don't know they should get a roofer that is insured, uses warranty materials, and has obtained a permit, so as a result, they find themselves getting ripped off or in a costly situation. All-Weather Tite Roofing cares about the homeowner and wants to change that scenario by proving we have the documentation and training to install a roofing system that is secure and long-lasting."

To be considered for the GAF-ELF Master Elite roofing contractor program, roofing contractors must meet the following criteria:

• Hold all licenses required by their state or local area to perform roof work;
• Possess adequate insurance for protecting customers;
• Establish a reputation for providing quality roofing services to customers and throughout the community; and
• Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing professional training to ensure quality roof installation.

GAF-ELK started the Master Elite roofing contractor program to reward customers who use GAF-ELK products with the best tools and installers in the industry. Approximately 20 roofing contractors in Massachusetts and Rhode Island are Master Elite roofing contractors.

For more information on All Weather Tite Roofing, visit their Web site or call 508-303-8483.