A shingle roof system will qualify as an Integrity Roof System when all of the following conditions have been met:

All CertainTeed products must be installed in accordance with the CertainTeed Shingle Applicator's Manual (SAM ) and applied over a clean, dry deck (lay-over or roof-over installation does not qualify). An MSA supervisor must be used on all SureStart PLUS jobs.

Waterproofing Underlayment:
CertainTeed WinterGuard™ is required as follows:
  • Must be installed at the eaves if required by local building code, or when the roof system is in a snow zone, or north of the following states: North Carolina, Tennessee, Arkansas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Arizona.
  • Must be installed at all roof penetrations.
  • Must be applied as a closed valley liner.
  • Is recommended as a valley liner for open valleys. Otherwise, open valleys must be installed in accordance with NRCA Roofing Manual specifications.
Shingle Underlayment:
  • CertainTeed Roofers' Select™, RoofWrap™, or ShingleFelt™ must be installed.
  • If CertainTeed products are not available, then the underlayment must meet ASTM D4869 or ASTM D226 (non-perforated) or ASTM D6757 standards of performance.
Starter Course:
  • Must be CertainTeed pre-cut starter or made from CertainTeed shingles.*
Shingles:
  • Must be CertainTeed shingles with a warranty duration of at least 30 years.
Hip and Ridge Caps:
  • Must be CertainTeed pre-cut hip and ridge accessory or made from CertainTeed shingles.*
Ventilation:
  • Must be installed to meet applicable model code requirements or building code standards.
  • Must have adequate intake and exhaust vents to achieve proper Net Free Ventilation area.
  • If ridge ventilation devices are installed, they must have an external baffle.
Flat Roof Sections:
  • If a Flintlastic® System is part of the job, up to 10 squares will be covered as follows:
    • Flintlastic SA 2 ply system for 12 years with 3-, 4-, or 5-STAR Coverage.
    • Flintlastic SA 3 ply system for 15 years with 3-, 4-, or 5-STAR Coverage.
    • Refer to the Commercial Systems Specification Manual for the warranty duration for all other Flintlastic systems.
  • Approved CertainTeed Commercial Systems Specifications must be used.
  • Torch applied systems must be installed by a CertainTeed Commercial Roofing approved contractor.
5-STAR Coverage Additional Requirements:
  • Can only be offered by a SELECT ShingleMaster.
  • Must be installed by an MSA-qualified crew (50% of installers and all supervisors)
  • Shingles used must have a warranty duration of at least 30 years.
  • The 5-STAR Operating Agreement must be signed and registered with CertainTeed before this coverage is sold.
  • Installation must conform with the CertainTeed SAM required and recommended procedures.
  • All metal flashings must be new.
* If available.


Note: Air Vent, Inc. ventilation products are recommended for use in connection with the Integrity Roof System.

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