Wayne, NJ, 09/04 -- GAF Materials Corporation, North America's largest roofing manufacturer, is pleased to announce that Kearns Brothers, Inc. of Dearborn, Michigan has led the Master Elite Certified Contractor Program in extended warranty sales for two consecutive years (2003 and 2004).

Most consumers recognize that choosing a roofing contractor can be a confusing and risky business. In fact, the Better Business Bureau lists roofing as the secondhighest inquiry category nationwide! As a factory-certified Master Eliteª Contractor, Kearns Brothers, Inc. has been carefully pre-screened by GAF. In fact, only 2% of the roofing contractors in the country have earned the Master Elite status Ð a distinction that truly sets them apart from the rest. They are dedicated to insuring that every customer makes his or her best and safest roofing choice. They are also dedicated to continuous improvement and training through access to CARE (the Center for the Advancement of Roofing Excellence), a nonprofit educational institute supported by GAF, and dedicated to "changing an industry through excellence in education".   

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