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GAF's How-To library presents videos of correct techniques for GAF's Smart Choice^® Roof System Solution.

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Informational Videos & Best Practices

Best Practices
- Mastering The Roof: Details & Flashings
  Step flashings explained. Continuous flashing is not...
- Proper Handling of Materials
  Materials must be stored and handled properly. Keep...
- Proper Shingle Nailing
  This video demonstrates the proper shingle nailing technique
- The Problem With Racking
  This video demonstrates and illustrates the problem with...
Ductwork
- Ductwork 101 (Bath Fans)
  Proper ductwork installation of a bathroom exhaust fan
- Ductwork 101 (Forced Air)
  How to install heating/cooling ductwork for your Home’s...
- Ductwork 101 (Range Hood)
  How to properly vent and install ductwork for an oven...
Educational & Product Videos
- Advanced Protection Shingles Promo
  New Advanced Protection shingles achieve...
- Avoiding Roofing Disasters
  Exciting and informative, this video gives you the inside...
- Beautifying The American Home
  This video shows how GAF was the leading innovator in the...
- Behind The Red Box
  What's Behind the Red Box at GAF?
- Chasing A Dream
  Go behind the scenes to see how GAF developed the world's...
- Duragrip: Your Home's Hidden Guardian
  Is your roof ready for the next big storm? Come take an...
- Extreme Shingle Testing
  See why GAF shingles are your best and safest choice as...
- GAF Asphalt Shingle Plant Tour
  See the entire manufacturing process: Glass Mat...
- GAF Starter Strip Shingles: The Secret to Improved Wind Performance
  Improve Wind Performance With R&D tests that prove why...
- GardenScapes™
  Backed by North America's largest, most trusted roofing...
- How Strong Is DuraGrip?
  To demonstrate the superior strength of Duragrip adhesive...
- Lifetime Warranty Upgrade
  Industry breakthrough! All GAF laminated shingles now...
- New & Improved Timbertex® Premium Ridge Caps
  The industry’s leading premium ridge caps shingles…now...
- Summer Cooking with Julia
  See if eggs can fry on a hot shingle

Pendiente escarpada (Espanol)

Mejores Practicas Residenciales
- Como Enclavar Apropiadamente
  Este video demuestra la técnica de clavadura correcta de...
- Flashings (Espanol)
  Explicación de Vierteaguas Escalonados. No se recomiendan...
Tejas de Calidad
- Como Hacer el Valle
  Este video demuestra la técnica de instalación correcta...
- Instalando Camelot
  Este video demuestra la técnica de instalación correcta...
- Instalando las Tejas Principiantes
  Este video demuestra la técnica de instalación correcta...
- Instalando Timberline®
  Este video demuestra la técnica de instalación correcta...

Low Slope Roofing (English)

Cold Applied Flashing Details
Wall flashing installation and nailing pattern...
Cold Applied Roofing System
Requires simple tools. Covers deck preparation, proper...
EverGuard® TPO and PVC Cleaning
Proper cleaning of the sheet is critical to achieve water...
EverGuard® TPO Common Installation Mistakes
Covers: not cleaning or drying surface, debris left under...
EverGuard® TPO Welding Process
Covers: the proper steps to creating successful welds...
How To Install Liberty™ Cap Sheet
Covers: installation of Liberty™ cap sheet, roll out and...
Installing Liberty™ Base Sheet
Covers: installing the Liberty™ base sheet, also called...
Installing The Self Adhering 2nd Ply
Covers installing the second ply in Liberty™ Roofing Systems
Stratavent® Eliminator™ Advantages
Advantages of using a venting base sheet: saves labor...
Stratavent® Eliminator™ Installation
Cost savings. Three simple installation steps. Roof...
The Liberty™ System
The Liberty™ System is designed for both new roofing and...
Tri-Ply® Torch Applied
This video covers: safety precautions, torch tips, and...

Steep-Slope Roofing (English)

Attic Ventilation & Ridge Cap Shingles
- Installing Cobra® Ridge Vents & Ridge Cap Shingles
  90% of homes in North America are inadequately ventilated...
Fiber Cement Siding
- Repairing Asbestos Siding with GAF WeatherSide™
  Repairing asbestos siding with GAF WeatherSide™ siding
Quality Shingles
- How to Do Roofing Valleys
  This video demonstrates the proper installation technique...
- Installing a Starter Course
  This video demonstrates the proper installation technique...
- Installing Camelot® Roofing Shingles
  This video demonstrates the proper installation technique...
- Installing Timberline® Roofing Shingles
  This video demonstrates the proper installation technique...
- Installing Woodland™ Roofing Shingles
  This video demonstrates the proper installation technique...
Roof Deck Protection & Leak Barrier
- Installing Premium Deck Protection
  The proper installation of high quality roof deck...
- Installing WeatherWatch® or StormGuard®
  The drip edge is critical to provide a finished look and...
- Preparing the Roof Deck
  Nothing is more critical in roofing than preparing the...
- The Importance of Drip Edge
  The drip edge is critical to provide a finished look and...

Pendiente baja (Espanol)

Proteccion de la plataforma base del techo y Barrera contra
- Importancia del Metal de Borde
  El borde de goteo es crítico para brindar una apariencia...
- Preparando la Estructura del Techo
  Nada es más crítico en el techado que preparar la...
Protegiendo Techos de Low-Slope
- Como Instalar la Lamina de Capa Liberty™
  Como Instalar la Lamina de Capa Liberty™
- El Sistema Liberty™
  El Sistema Liberty™
- Instalando la Lamina de Base Liberty™
  Instalando la Lamina de Base Liberty™
- Instalando la Segunda Capa Auto-Adhesivo
  Instalando la Segunda Capa Auto-Adhesivo

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