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Potential Insurance Savings And Extra Protection — With The Beauty of Timberline®
Shingles
Compare These Benefits...
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Potential Insurance Savings...
Passes UL 2218 Class 4 impact test, and may qualify for insurance discounts of up
to 30% or more (check with your insurance agent). Each shingle is labeled with special
information needed to qualify for premium discounts according to the requirements
of the Texas Department of Insurance—a standard that most hail insurers accept
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Superior Wind Performance...
Meets Class F wind rating from Underwriters Laboratories— the highest rating possible.
Dura Grip™ Adhesive seals each shingle tightly and reduces the risk of shingle
blow-off. Shingles warranted to withstand maximum wind gusts of up to 130 mph!
This wind speed coverage requires special installation. See GAF Shingle & Accessory Ltd. Warranty for details.
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Impact Resistant...
Passes UL 2218 Class 4, UL’s toughest impact test (shingles show no evidence of
cracks or ruptures on front or back immediately after passing). Compare to “standard”
shingles, which may have ruptures or cracks visible on the surface or back immediately
after large hail impact.
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Exceptional Protection...
Revolutionary design includes FLX™ formula for rubber-like
flexibility and maximum impact resistance
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High-Performance...
Designed with Advanced Protection® Technology, which minimizes the
use of natural resources while providing superior protection (visit
www.gaf.com/aps to learn more)
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Safer...
Class A fire rating from Underwriters Laboratories—the highest rating possible (unlike
most wood shakes with a Class C fire rating)
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StainGuard® Protection...
Helps protect the beauty of your roof from unsightly blue-green algae
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Peace Of Mind...
Lifetime ltd. transferable warranty with Smart Choice® Protection
(non-prorated material and installation coverage) for the first ten years
See GAF Shingle & Accessory Ltd. Warranty for complete coverage and restrictions.
The word “Lifetime” means as long as the original individual owner of a single family
detached residence (or the second owner in certaincircumstances) owns the property
where the shingles are installed. For owners/structures not meeting above criteria,
Lifetime coverage is not applicable.
Click for details.
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Starter Strips...
WeatherBlocker™ or Pro-Start™ Pre-Cut Starter Strip Shingles provide
an upgrade that can save time, eliminate waste, and reduce the risk of blow-off
by tightly locking your shingles in place along the rakes and eaves
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Ridge Cap Shingles...
For maximum insurance savings, use only Seal-A-Ridge®
ArmorShield™, UL 2218 Class 4 Ridge Cap Shingles. They’re also a unique color
match to the Timberline® ArmorShield™ II Shingles
Meets Highest Impact Resistance Rating...
The UL 2218 impact test was developed in conjunction with insurance industry leaders
— and ArmorShield™ II Shingles pass Class 4 — the highest rating possible.
Check with your insurance agent about potential savings on your homeowners insurance.
Quick Facts About The UL 2218 Class 4 "Impact" Test
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The UL test...drops a 2" steel ball from 20'
onto the top of a shingle to see whether the shingle cracks
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Results on a standard shingle... it often
has ruptures or cracks visible on the surface or back immediately after impact
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Results on a special UL Class 4 shingle...
impact-resistant shingles show no evidence of tears, cracks, or ruptures on front
or back after impact
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What You Should Know About This Test...
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Forceful Impact...
The test simulates hailstorms impacting a roof at a speed of over 70 mph!
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Potential Leaks...
Shingles that fail the impact test are more likely to allow water to leak into your
home
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No warranty improvement...
GAF’s warranty does not cover hail damage even for shingles that pass this test
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Specifications
Timberline® ArmorShield™ II Shingles
- Passes UL 2218 Impact Test with
Class 4 rating (highest possible)
- FLX™ formula for flexibility and maximum impact resistance
- Lifetime ltd. transferable warranty
See GAF Shingle & Accessory Ltd. Warranty for complete coverage and restrictions.
The word “Lifetime” means as long as the original individual owner of a single family
detached residence (or the second owner in certaincircumstances) owns the property
where the shingles are installed. For owners/structures not meeting above criteria,
Lifetime coverage is not applicable.
Click for details.
- Fiberglass asphalt construction
- Size: 13-1/4" x 38-3/4" with 5-5/8" exposure
- StainGuard® Protection
- Class A fire rating from UL
- ASTM D7158 Class H, 150 mph
- ASTM D3018 Type 1, ASTM D3161 Class F, ASTM D3462
Periodically tested by independent and internal labs to ensure compliance with
ASTM D3462 at time of manufacture.
- Approx. 66 Pieces/Sq.
- Approx. 3 Bundles/Sq.
- Approx. 264 Nails/Sq.
- Florida Building Code approved
- Dade County approved
- Meets or exceeds the requirements of the Texas Dept. of Insurance
- ICC-ES Report ESR#1475
- CSA 123.5-98
Seal-A-Ridge® ArmorShield™
Ridge Cap Shingles
- Passes UL 2218 Impact Test with Class 4 rating (highest possible)
- FLX™ formula for flexibility and maximum impact resistance
- Fiberglass Asphalt Construction
- 5" Exposure
- Size: approximately 12" x 12"
- UL 790 Class A Fire Rated
- StainGuard® Protection
- Florida Building Code Approved
- ICC-ES Report ESR#1475
- Dade County Approved
- CSA 123.5-98
- 4 Bundles cover approximately 100 linear feet
- Use minimum 2 nails per piece
- Approximately 60 pieces/bundle
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