GAF Nate Bracy

08/15/2025

Looking forward to it. See you soon

07/02/2025

I think the National Association of Realtors has a different definition of "Joy" than I do but regardless, roofing scored a 10 out of 10 "Joy Score" along with adding a primary bedroom suite and upgrading the kitchen.

New roofing is in the top 3 remodeling recommendations realtors suggest before you list your home.

Do not commoditize yourself. Ever. Roofing is a critical part of the home and has the ability to greatly increase the curb appeal of any home.

Sidenote,,, If realtors have roofing this high on their list of recommendations, what are you doing to network with them?

This report looks at the reasons for remodeling and the increased happiness found in the home once a project is completed.

05/09/2025

And again

After a storm you will start getting door knockers regarding potential roof damage. Like in most cases in life - some are good and reputable and some are bad and might take advantage of you. This is a huge undertaking and you need a great roofer, a great roofing system, and a great warranty. You don't have to spend hours researching but I would take a few minutes to watch some Youtube videos(https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL57CUjbCtZ62O4aO7jLOvulEF4Rp0HJgX) and check out our website www.gaf.com.

I know almost all of the local roofers and if you need a referral I will be happy to get someone out to your house to either tarp your house or start the insurance claims process.

Other than what's in the below picture I would add a few items:
1. Salesmen are supposed to be nice so don't make a decision based on them being nice. (They ain't sending out the grumpy people to sell)
2. Trust but verify. (Have them show you their insurance, license, certification, and look up their Google reviews.)
3. Do not give them any money up front. (Ask questions about how the insurance policy pays you/them.)
4. If you are missing shingles you need to get a tarp quickly or you will start having leaks in your house.
5. If someone is more interested in getting you to sign a contract than helping with your immediate issues there is a red flag.
6. It is illegal for a roofer to wave/eat your deductible. They don't want to go to prison for your roof.
7. Don't ask the roofer to give you a larger estimate so yall can pocket the money from the insurance company. (This is insurance fraud and you might be cellmates with your roofer)

Sorry for the long post but this is a major Huge LARGE decision when it comes to your home. This will probably be the last roof you put on your house unless another storm hits it. We have many different styles and colors of shingles based on your preferences. Ask for options.

If you have any questions at all or if you need any help please please please please reach out to me.

05/09/2025

I keep telling yall we get storms while I’m out of town. I’m out in Seattle presenting at the GAF Northwest Expo and this comes rolling through Middle TN.

04/23/2025

This was a 1st.. Crossing paths with my wife at the airport when she was flying home from a work trip and I am leaving for a work trip. 12 years where we both travel for work (Me much more than her)
Very grateful for a few minutes and some PDA in the Nashville airport.

04/06/2025

That time of year again. Remember the person/ roofer you want to work with wants to help first before they sell.

After a storm you will start getting door knockers regarding potential roof damage. Like in most cases in life - some are good and reputable and some are bad and might take advantage of you. This is a huge undertaking and you need a great roofer, a great roofing system, and a great warranty. You don't have to spend hours researching but I would take a few minutes to watch some Youtube videos(https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL57CUjbCtZ62O4aO7jLOvulEF4Rp0HJgX) and check out our website www.gaf.com.

I know almost all of the local roofers and if you need a referral I will be happy to get someone out to your house to either tarp your house or start the insurance claims process.

Other than what's in the below picture I would add a few items:
1. Salesmen are supposed to be nice so don't make a decision based on them being nice. (They ain't sending out the grumpy people to sell)
2. Trust but verify. (Have them show you their insurance, license, certification, and look up their Google reviews.)
3. Do not give them any money up front. (Ask questions about how the insurance policy pays you/them.)
4. If you are missing shingles you need to get a tarp quickly or you will start having leaks in your house.
5. If someone is more interested in getting you to sign a contract than helping with your immediate issues there is a red flag.
6. It is illegal for a roofer to wave/eat your deductible. They don't want to go to prison for your roof.
7. Don't ask the roofer to give you a larger estimate so yall can pocket the money from the insurance company. (This is insurance fraud and you might be cellmates with your roofer)

Sorry for the long post but this is a major Huge LARGE decision when it comes to your home. This will probably be the last roof you put on your house unless another storm hits it. We have many different styles and colors of shingles based on your preferences. Ask for options.

If you have any questions at all or if you need any help please please please please reach out to me.

02/18/2025

The “Reply All” function is used when you know everyone on the email and they all need to see your reply.
Herego, it is not to be used when you don’t know everyone on the email and they don’t all need to see your reply.

Getting off my soapbox now.

02/06/2025

Mental note, we need bigger rooms for training next year. WOW!!

02/06/2025

2025 GAF Southern States Expo opening session. LETS GO!!!!!

02/05/2025

Kicking off the Expo a little early with Latinos in Roofing this afternoon.

02/05/2025

Staking the flag for our 2025 GAF Southern States Expo. Starting the setup and can’t wait to see the 1,000 roofers tomorrow bright and early.

01/10/2025

Here we go again Middle TN...

Here we go again… Ice dams have already started causing leaks in homes across the TN area and will most likely get worse in the next couple days depending on the weather.

This image shows how the ice dam forms and water starts going up your roof slope. If the dam is bad enough, this water will eventually get into the interior of your home.

Do not use a rake or sledgehammer to get the ice off the gutter or roof. You will cause even greater damage.

Code requirements for roofing north of TN make ice dams a less pervasive issue. I’m not a lobbyist but with the amount of ice damming issues we have had in TN I think codes should be changed.