Homeowner is confused and frustrated by conflicting claims about whether manufacturer roofing certifications are necessary for warranty coverage and whether paying a premium for a certified installer is worth it.

Workarounds Described

• collecting estimates all week
• comparing conflicting sales pitches from multiple contractors
• reading Reddit posts to see others' warranty claim experiences

Implied Software Gaps

• Aggregated warranty claim database by manufacturer and installer certification level
• Independent verification of contractor certification status
• Personalized cost-benefit analysis of paying premium for certified installers

RoofWise Decoder

RoofWise Decoder is a fact-checking and comparison tool for roofing warranties and contractor certifications. It lets homeowners input manufacturer and contractor details to see actual warranty claim data, independent reviews, and estimated cost differences between certified and non-certified installers. No more confusing sales pitches — just clear, data-driven guidance.