Carlos Mendez — Roofing Materials Specialist

Certifications & Manufacturer Partnerships

Carlos maintains active certifications with the industry's leading manufacturers, ensuring Tell Project installations qualify for the strongest warranty programs available:

• • GAF Master Elite Certified: Less than 3% of roofing contractors nationwide achieve this certification. Qualifies installations for GAF Golden Pledge lifetime warranty.
• • Owens Corning Platinum Preferred: Top-tier certification that qualifies installations for the Platinum Protection warranty with lifetime coverage on materials and workmanship.
• • CertainTeed SELECT ShingleMaster: Certified installer for CertainTeed's premium roofing systems with SureStart Plus extended warranty eligibility.

Houston-Specific Material Recommendations

Houston's combination of extreme heat, high humidity, severe hailstorms, and hurricane-force winds demands roofing materials that most regions never need to consider. Carlos's material selections account for all four of these stress factors simultaneously:

• Heat resistance: Carlos specifies shingles with SBS-modified asphalt that stays flexible at 150°F+ attic temperatures — preventing the cracking and curling that standard shingles suffer in Houston summers. His preferred GAF Timberline HDZ line carries an algae-resistant granule coating that maintains curb appeal in Houston's humid climate.
• Impact protection: For neighborhoods with hail exposure, Carlos recommends Class 4 impact-rated shingles that can withstand 2-inch hailstones. These products often qualify for insurance premium discounts of 10-28% in Texas — sometimes offsetting the material upgrade cost within two years.
• Wind rating: Every material Carlos specifies meets or exceeds 130 mph wind resistance — critical for Houston's position in the Gulf hurricane corridor. He personally verifies that nailing patterns, starter strips, and hip-and-ridge installation follow manufacturer specifications for maximum wind warranty coverage.

Want Carlos to assess your roof?

Schedule a free material consultation. Carlos will evaluate your current roof, discuss your options, and provide samples you can compare at home. Call (832) 591-7991 or request a consultation online.