Is Roof Doctor NM GACO / Firestone certified?

No — we've attended in-person GACO / Firestone product-knowledge training (Albuquerque, NM), but GACO / Firestone generally does not issue individual "certified" credentials for product training. We list this as training attended, never as certification. That distinction matters and we keep it strict.

What do you look for on a GACO / Firestone install?

We check the finished roof against GACO / Firestone's published install spec — nailing pattern, flashings, underlayment, accessories, and warranty registration paperwork. GacoRoof silicone restoration systems for aged TPO/mod-bit/BUR

Should I hire a GACO / Firestone-authorized contractor?

For system warranty coverage (like GAF Golden Pledge or Owens Corning Platinum), yes — only manufacturer-authorized installers can register those warranties. For the roof itself, install quality matters more than the badge. We'll tell you honestly whether the bid you have satisfies the GACO / Firestone warranty requirements.

Manufacturer notes

GACO / Firestone

Silicone coatings — inspector's-eye notes on install spec, warranty requirements, and what typically gets skipped on NM installs.

Training attended

GacoRoof silicone restoration systems for aged TPO/mod-bit/BUR

Albuquerque, NM

Owner-attested attendance. GACO / Firestone does not typically issue individual certificates for product-knowledge sessions. Listed as training attended, never as certification.

What we check on a GACO / Firestone install

Coatings are a maintenance system, not a replacement — recoat every 8–12 years.
Silicone > acrylic for NM UV, but silicone won't recoat with acrylic later.
Prep is 80% of the job — power wash, prime, reinforce seams before spraying.
Mil thickness matters — 20-wet-mil silicone is the standard spec.
Manufacturer warranty requires their exact system, applied by their approved applicator.

Questions to ask any contractor bidding GACO / Firestone on your roof

Are you a GACO / Firestone-authorized installer? Can you register the manufacturer's system warranty on my roof?
Which GACO / Firestone product line are you installing? What's the exact spec — nailing pattern, underlayment, accessories?
Will you supply photos of critical details (valleys, penetrations, flashings) before dry-in and after tear-off?
Does the GACO / Firestone warranty on this bid cover material only, labor + material, or full system with workmanship?
What's your written policy if a GACO / Firestone warranty claim is denied later because install spec wasn't met?