Is Roof Doctor NM Ludowici certified?

No — we've attended in-person Ludowici product-knowledge training (Santa Fe, NM), but Ludowici 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 Ludowici install?

We check the finished roof against Ludowici's published install spec — nailing pattern, flashings, underlayment, accessories, and warranty registration paperwork. Historic clay tile matching, restoration flashings on adobe/Pueblo homes

Should I hire a Ludowici-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 Ludowici warranty requirements.

Manufacturer notes

Ludowici

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

Training attended

Historic clay tile matching, restoration flashings on adobe/Pueblo homes

Santa Fe, NM

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

What we check on a Ludowici install

The underlayment IS the roof. Tile just protects it — spec double-layer synthetic or 40lb felt minimum.
Batten spacing set to the specific tile profile — measured, not eyeballed.
Hip/ridge closures + weatherblock at every terminus — where most tile leaks start.
Broken tiles replaced with matching salvage stock, not just any tile that fits.
Flashings custom-formed to the tile profile, not flat pan flashings jammed under.

Questions to ask any contractor bidding Ludowici on your roof

Are you a Ludowici-authorized installer? Can you register the manufacturer's system warranty on my roof?
Which Ludowici 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 Ludowici warranty on this bid cover material only, labor + material, or full system with workmanship?
What's your written policy if a Ludowici warranty claim is denied later because install spec wasn't met?