What manufacturer certifications does Modex hold?

Modern Exterior Systems (Modex) holds six manufacturer certifications: CertainTeed ShingleMaster, Malarkey Emerald Pro, Atlas Pro+, LP SmartSide Preferred Contractor, and James Hardie Preferred Contractor. These certifications enable extended manufacturer warranty registration on every install. We are NOT GAF Master Elite, ProVia Authorized, Kolbe Authorized, Pella Authorized, or DaVinci Authorized — those we install but don't claim certification. We also install EDCO Steel Siding; EDCO doesn't offer a contractor certification, so we don't claim one.

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Credentials

Why certifications matter

Manufacturer certifications gate access to extended warranties and verified-installer status. Without them, contractors can install products but homeowners lose warranty coverage and recourse if something fails. Modex carries six manufacturer certifications by deliberate choice.

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Certified

CertainTeed ShingleMaster certification

Modex is certified at the ShingleMaster level, CertainTeed's contractor credential for shingle installations. This certification enables ShingleMaster-only warranty registration on Landmark Pro, Presidential Shake TL, Patriot, and the full CertainTeed lineup. Without ShingleMaster registration, manufacturer warranty coverage is severely limited.

Extended warranty eligibility
Verified installer status
Full product coverage

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Certified

Malarkey Emerald Pro certification

Modex holds Malarkey's Emerald Pro certification, required to register Malarkey Vista, Highlander, and Legacy installations under the full manufacturer warranty including SBS-modified rubberized asphalt coverage. This certification ensures your roofing system qualifies for extended protection.

Vista ARClass 4 Impact

HighlanderSBS Modified

LegacyLimited Lifetime

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Certified

Atlas Pro+

Extended warranty coverage

Coverage

What Atlas Pro+ means

Modex is Atlas Pro+ certified, which is what lets us register Atlas's Signature Select extended warranty — up to 20 years non-prorated. The credential is only half of it: the coverage also requires the complete Signature Select system, which is how we install every Atlas roof regardless. This represents one of the longer non-prorated coverage windows available on standard asphalt shingles, protecting your investment for decades.

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LP SmartSide Preferred Contractor

Modex installs LP SmartSide engineered wood siding under the LP Certified Installer program. This certification is required for full LP SmartSide product warranty registration, including the 50-year substrate coverage that protects against rot and structural failure.

Full product warranty eligibility
50-year substrate protection
Verified installation methods

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Certified

James Hardie Preferred Contractor

Modex holds the Preferred Contractor designation with James Hardie, required for full HardieZone climate-adjusted product warranty plus the 15+ year ColorPlus paint warranty on factory-finished Hardie products. This status ensures your fiber cement siding receives complete manufacturer backing.

HardieZoneClimate Match

ColorPlus15-yr Finish

30-YearNon-Prorated

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Installer

EDCO Steel Siding installer

Modex installs EDCO steel siding (Entex, Premier Series). EDCO doesn't offer a contractor certification program, so we don't claim one — but we install to spec on the hidden-fastener pattern that maintains EDCO's full product and paint warranty.

Hidden-fastener installation expertise
Install to EDCO's spec for warranty eligibility
Full EDCO product coverage

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BBB A+ rating

Modex maintains active accreditation with the Better Business Bureau and holds an A+ rating. Accreditation requires a documented complaint-handling process and verified business practices.

NRCA Member #1016569

Active member of the National Roofing Contractors Association. NRCA membership signals commitment to industry-wide standards and continuing education in roofing practices.

Minnesota License BC762305

Active Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry contractor license. Verifiable through state lookup to confirm Modex's legal standing and compliance with state regulations.

Questions

Common questions about contractor certifications and warranty coverage.

Certifications unlock extended manufacturer warranty registration that uncertified contractors cannot offer. Example: CertainTeed Landmark Pro installed by a ShingleMaster carries SureStart Plus 50-year warranty; installed by an uncertified contractor carries the standard Landmark Pro warranty only. The product is identical; the warranty tier is different. We've written up what a CertainTeed ShingleMaster certification actually means in more detail.

No. Modex installs GAF shingles but is NOT GAF Master Elite. The GAF System Plus warranty requires Master Elite contractor installation. We recommend CertainTeed (ShingleMaster) when extended warranty tier matters most.

No. Modex installs all four brands but is not an Authorized dealer for any of them. Product warranty registers direct from the manufacturer to the homeowner regardless of installer certification.

Each manufacturer maintains a contractor directory: - CertainTeed ShingleMaster: certainteed.com/contractors - LP SmartSide: lpcorp.com/find-a-contractor - James Hardie: jameshardie.com/contractor - Atlas: atlasroofing.com/contractor-finder - Malarkey: malarkeyroofing.com/contractors Or call the manufacturer directly to verify our certification status. Our Minnesota roofing contractor credential checklist walks through the verifiable credentials to ask for on any quote.

No. We've made a deliberate policy to never claim certifications we don't hold. Some local competitors fabricate Haag, DaVinci Authorized, or other credentials — this damages industry trust and puts customer warranty claims at risk. Our credential list is verifiable and current.

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Modex's six manufacturer certifications unlock extended warranties and verified installation status. Call us today to discuss your roofing, siding, or window project.

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About Modex

Six certifications. Nine verified credentials. One Eden Prairie contractor.

Modern Exterior Systems (Modex) is a women-owned roofing, siding, and window contractor based in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. We holdsix manufacturer certifications, BBB A+ rating, NRCA membership, and an active Minnesota contractor license. Call 952-206-6339 for a free estimate.