A Best Roofing Locks You Into GAF — Proof Gives You the Top 3
A Best Roofing claims their GAF-only focus means specialization. What it really means is you don't get a choice. When your Tulsa roof needs the specific granule adhesion technology of Owens Corning Duration or the ColorLock fade resistance of CertainTeed Landmark, Abes can't accommodate because they only carry one manufacturer.
Proof Construction installs Owens Corning Duration, GAF Timberline HDZ, and CertainTeed Landmark — the top three shingle manufacturers in North America. We match the material to your roof, not the other way around. GAF is excellent; it's just not the only option. With Proof, you get the full spectrum.
✗ What Abes lacks: Multi-manufacturer selection. Material performance matching. Freedom to choose the best shingle for your specific roof.
GuildQuality Awards Don't Equal Insurance Claim Advocacy
A Best Roofing prominently displays GuildQuality awards. And they should — customer satisfaction matters. But GuildQuality measures whether homeowners were happy with the process, not whether their insurance claim was fully paid. A 5-star service experience means nothing if your adjuster's estimate is $12,000 too low and there's no one to fight it.
Proof Construction's insurance claims team focuses on what actually gets you paid — forensic documentation, Xactimate line-item precision, and supplement negotiations that recover 30-50% more than the initial adjuster estimate. Awards are nice. Supplement wins pay for your roof.
✗ What Abes lacks: Xactimate supplement infrastructure. Insurance claim advocacy team. Documented supplement recovery rates.
37 Years of Experience — But the Same Inspection Methods From 1989
A Best Roofing's 37-year track record is real. But their inspection methodology hasn't evolved with the industry. Ground-level visual inspections miss critical damage patterns that only drone thermography can detect — thermal blistering cycles, ceramic granule quantification across the entire roof plane, and ASTM D6635-18 bruising evidence that insurance companies accept as forensic proof.
Proof Construction's forensic documentation grid deploys calibrated multi-spectral drone equipment on every inspection. We don't guess at damage patterns — we measure them. The result is a documented evidentiary package that forces adjusters to acknowledge the full scope of loss.
✗ What Abes lacks: Forensic-grade drone documentation. Multi-spectral damage analysis. ASTM-standard evidentiary protocols.
No Supplement Specialists Means Leaving Money on the Table
A Best Roofing doesn't employ dedicated Xactimate-certified supplement specialists. When your insurance adjuster writes an estimate that excludes standard code upgrades, skips drip edge at critical transitions, or undervalues material costs, Abes has no internal capacity to prepare a professional supplement response that forces re-inspection and re-pricing.
Proof Construction's Supplement Intelligence division is staffed with Xactimate-certified specialists who do nothing but prepare and negotiate supplements. We know every line item carriers routinely "forget" and we have the documentation to prove it belongs. This isn't a side service — it's our core advocacy function.
✗ What Abes lacks: Dedicated Xactimate-certified staff. Supplement preparation workflow. Insurance claim negotiation history.
The Verdict: Experience Shouldn't Mean Outdated Methods
A Best Roofing's 37-year history is a testament to their staying power. But staying power doesn't equal technical capability. When your insurance claim depends on forensic-grade documentation, multi-manufacturer material selection, and aggressive supplement negotiation, you need a contractor with infrastructure — not just tenure.
Bottom line: If you want GAF-only, ground-level inspections, and GuildQuality awards, Abes is a solid choice. If you want top-3 manufacturer selection, forensic drone documentation, and Xactimate-certified supplement specialists who recover what your adjuster "forgot," choose Proof Construction.
Get the Full Spectrum — Not Just GAF
Call Proof Construction. We'll inspect with drone thermography, prepare a forensic supplement, and give you three top-tier shingle options — not just one.
Call (918) 734-4444 NowProof Construction vs. A Best Roofing
| Category | Proof Construction | A Best Roofing |
|---|---|---|
| Shingle Manufacturers | Owens Corning, GAF, CertainTeed (top 3) | GAF-only — no selection options |
| Inspection Method | Forensic-grade drone thermography + ground verification | Traditional ground-level visual inspection |
| Supplement Specialists | Xactimate-certified specialists on staff | No dedicated supplement team |
| Drone Documentation | Calibrated multi-spectral drone documentation | Not standard practice |
| ASTM Standards Applied | Full ASTM D6635-18 bruising standards | Not documented |
| Insurance Claim Process | Full RCV vs ACV reconciliation + supplement negotiation | Standard estimate — minimal advocacy |
| Years in Business | Since 2014 — modern approach | 37 years — same inspection methods |
| Awards vs. Outcomes | Supplement recovery rates — documented wins | GuildQuality awards — satisfaction, not claims |
| Material Warranty Options | Manufacturer warranties from 3 brands | GAF-only warranty |
| Wind Warranty Available | Up to 130 mph (Owens Corning Duration) | GAF-specific wind warranty |
| Contractor License | OK CIB #80004070 | BBB A+ | Licensed — but no supplement certification |