A commercial roof is one of the largest investments a building will ever make. For co-op boards, condo associations and property managers, the hard part isn't picking a membrane. It's knowing the contractor will install it right and that the manufacturer will stand behind it for decades.
That's why Rivertown Solar & Roofing is a GAF GoldElite™ Commercial Contractor. Here's what that means for your building, and why it matters even more when solar is part of the plan.
What is a GAF GoldElite™ Commercial Contractor?
GAF is North America's largest roofing manufacturer, and it doesn't let just anyone install its commercial roof systems under its strongest guarantees. Contractors are grouped into tiers:
| Tier | What it takes |
|---|---|
| GAF Certified™ | Proper insurance and licensing (where the state requires it), plus access to GAF CARE training |
| GAF GoldElite™ | Everything above, plus an annual evaluation for a strong reputation for quality and a commitment to current technology and installation methods |
| GAF PlatinumElite™ | Approved annually by GAF field and sales leadership; fewer than 10% of GAF commercial contractors qualify |
The key word is annually. GoldElite isn't a plaque earned once. GAF re-evaluates the contractor every year, so the status reflects how the company is working today.
Why it matters: stronger roof guarantees
The biggest practical benefit is the guarantee your building can get. As a GoldElite contractor, Rivertown can offer:
- GAF Diamond Pledge™ NDL Roof Guarantee, with coverage up to 25 years on qualifying systems. NDL stands for "no dollar limit," meaning covered repairs aren't capped at the original cost of the roof.
- GAF System Pledge™ Roof Guarantee and the Integrated System Limited Warranty, available to all GAF certified commercial contractors.
For a board, that turns a 20-plus-year capital decision into something you can plan around. When a lender, insurer or future buyer asks who stands behind the roof, the answer is the manufacturer, not just the installer.
Every GAF guarantee has its own requirements and exclusions, and which one fits depends on the roof system installed. We'll walk you through the options before any work begins.
Roof and solar, one team
The most common worry we hear from building owners: "Will solar void our roof warranty?" It's a fair question. Every solar mount is a penetration or attachment point, and a roof guarantee depends on how that work is detailed and flashed.
When the roofer and the solar installer are different companies, problems fall into the gap between them. A leak under the array turns into a debate about whose fault it is.
As a GAF GoldElite Commercial Contractor that also designs and installs solar, Rivertown handles both:
- Plan together. If the roof is near the end of its life, we replace it first so the array isn't removed and reinstalled a few years later.
- Install to spec. Mounts and flashing are detailed to keep the roof system's guarantee requirements in mind.
- One point of contact. If something goes wrong on the roof or the array, there's one company to call.
Who this helps
- Co-op and condo boards planning a roof replacement and weighing solar to cut common-area electric bills.
- Property managers who need a guarantee they can hand to lenders, insurers and future buyers.
- Commercial and mixed-use building owners across Westchester and the surrounding area who want the roof and the array done once, in the right order.
If your building is in any of these groups, a GoldElite contractor gives you access to GAF guarantees that many roofers can't offer.
5 questions to ask any commercial roofer
Whoever you hire, ask these before you sign:
- Which manufacturer certifications do you hold, and at what level? Can I verify them on the manufacturer's website?
- Which manufacturer guarantee will my roof qualify for, and for how many years?
- Is the guarantee no-dollar-limit, or capped?
- Who is responsible if a leak shows up under rooftop equipment or a solar array?
- Can you plan the roof and solar together so we only disturb the roof once?
A GoldElite contractor should be able to answer all five clearly.
Plan your roof and solar with Rivertown
Whether your building needs a new roof, solar, or both, Rivertown Solar & Roofing can assess the roof, explain which GAF guarantee it qualifies for, and show how solar fits into the plan.
Talk to a GAF GoldElite Commercial Contractor. Request a free roof and solar assessment or call us at (914) 231-6866.