Modern Exterior Systems (Modex) holds five manufacturer certifications: CertainTeed ShingleMaster, Malarkey Emerald Pro, Atlas Pro+ Silver Select, LP SmartSide Certified Contractor, and James Hardie Preferred Contractor. These certifications enable extended manufacturer warranty registration on every install. We are NOT GAF Master Elite, ProVia Authorized, Kolbe Authorized, Pella Authorized, or DaVinci Authorized — those we install but don't claim certification. We also install EDCO Steel Siding; EDCO doesn't offer a contractor certification, so we don't claim one.

Credentials
Manufacturer certifications gate access to extended warranties and verified-installer status. Without them, contractors can install products but homeowners lose warranty coverage and recourse if something fails. Modex carries five manufacturer certifications by deliberate choice.
Certified
Modex is certified at the ShingleMaster level, CertainTeed's contractor credential for shingle installations. This certification enables ShingleMaster-only warranty registration on Landmark Pro, Presidential Shake TL, Patriot, and the full CertainTeed lineup. Without ShingleMaster registration, manufacturer warranty coverage is severely limited.

Certified
Modex holds Malarkey's Emerald Pro certification, required to register Malarkey Vista, Highlander, and Legacy installations under the full manufacturer warranty including SBS-modified rubberized asphalt coverage. This certification ensures your roofing system qualifies for extended protection.





Certified
Extended warranty coverage
Coverage
Modex is Atlas Pro+ Silver Select certified, enabling the Atlas Signature Select extended warranty up to 20 years non-prorated. This represents one of the longer non-prorated coverage windows available on standard asphalt shingles, protecting your investment for decades.

Certified
Modex installs LP SmartSide engineered wood siding under the LP Certified Installer program. This certification is required for full LP SmartSide product warranty registration, including the 50-year substrate coverage that protects against rot and structural failure.


Certified
Modex holds the Preferred Contractor designation with James Hardie, required for full HardieZone climate-adjusted product warranty plus the 15+ year ColorPlus paint warranty on factory-finished Hardie products. This status ensures your fiber cement siding receives complete manufacturer backing.




Installer
Modex installs EDCO steel siding (Entex, Premier Series). EDCO doesn't offer a contractor certification program, so we don't claim one — but we install to spec on the hidden-fastener pattern that maintains EDCO's full product and paint warranty.


Modex maintains active accreditation with the Better Business Bureau and holds an A+ rating. Accreditation requires a documented complaint-handling process and verified business practices.
Active member of the National Roofing Contractors Association. NRCA membership signals commitment to industry-wide standards and continuing education in roofing practices.
Active Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry contractor license. Verifiable through state lookup to confirm Modex's legal standing and compliance with state regulations.
Common questions about contractor certifications and warranty coverage.
Modex's five manufacturer certifications unlock extended warranties and verified installation status. Call us today to discuss your roofing, siding, or window project.

About Modex
Modern Exterior Systems (Modex) is a women-owned roofing, siding, and window contractor based in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. We hold five manufacturer certifications, BBB A+ accreditation, and active NRCA membership. Call 952-206-6339 for a free estimate.




