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GAF Ltd. Warranty Comparison Guide* |
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Material Defect Coverage*
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100% coverage period |
10 yrs.
(3 or 5 yrs. on 3-tab shingles) |
50 yrs.
(20 yrs. on 3-tab shingles) |
50 yrs.
(20 yrs. on 3-tab shingles) |
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Covers roofing system? |
Yes, system coverage
is available |
Yes, covers entire
system |
Yes, covers entire
system |
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Cost of installation labor included? |
10 yrs.
(3 or 5 yrs. on 3-tab shingles) |
Lifetime
(25 or 30 yrs. on 3-tab shingles) |
Lifetime
(25 or 30 yrs. on 3-tab shingles) |
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Workmanship Coverage*
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100% coverage period |
None
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2 yrs.
(Typical coverage offered by contractor) |
25 yrs.
(20 yrs. on 3-tab shingles) (Coverage provided and backed by GAF) |
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Misapplication of certain flashings covered? |
No
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2 yrs.
(Typical coverage offered by contractor) |
25 yrs.
(20 yrs. on 3-tab shingles) (Coverage provided and backed by GAF) |
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Installer certified? |
No
(Anyone can install) |
Yes
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Yes
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Tear-off costs included? (when necessary) |
No
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Yes
(For material defects only) |
Yes
(For material defects or workmanship) |
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Disposal costs included? (when necessary) |
No
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No
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Yes
(For material defects or workmanship) |
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Exclusive 40-point factory inspection? |
No
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No
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Yes
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Peace of Mind*
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| "Maximum" wind coverage up to 130 mph Category 3 hurricane wind speed available? |
Yes
(Not available for 3-tab shingles) |
Yes
(Not available for 3-tab shingles) |
Yes
(Not available for 3-tab shingles) |
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Warranty transferable? |
Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Free transfer? |
Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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For warranties on other steep-slope/residential roofing products (underlayments, ridge caps, ventilation, etc.) click here.
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* Check ltd. warranties for complete coverage and restrictions. Also note:
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