GAF Ltd. Warranty
Comparison Guide*
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Material Defect Coverage*
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100% coverage period
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10 yrs.
(3 or 5 yrs. on 3-tab shingles)
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50 yrs.
(20 yrs. on 3-tab shingles)
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50 yrs.
(20 yrs. on 3-tab shingles)
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Covers roofing system?
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Yes, system coverage
is available
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Yes, covers entire
system
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Yes, covers entire
system
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Cost of installation labor included?
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10 yrs.
(3 or 5 yrs. on 3-tab shingles)
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Lifetime
(25 or 30 yrs. on 3-tab shingles)
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Lifetime
(25 or 30 yrs. on 3-tab shingles)
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Workmanship Coverage*
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100% coverage period
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None
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2 yrs.
(Typical coverage
offered by contractor)
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25 yrs.
(20 yrs. on 3-tab shingles)
(Coverage provided and
backed by GAF)
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Misapplication of certain flashings covered?
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No
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2 yrs.
(Typical coverage
offered by contractor)
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25 yrs.
(20 yrs. on 3-tab shingles)
(Coverage provided and
backed by GAF)
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Installer certified?
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No
(Anyone can install)
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Yes
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Yes
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Tear-off costs included? (when necessary)
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No
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Yes
(For material defects only)
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Yes
(For material defects
or workmanship)
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Disposal costs included? (when necessary)
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No
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No
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Yes
(For material defects
or workmanship)
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Problem Prevention
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Exclusive 40-point factory inspection?
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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?
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Yes
(Not available for 3-tab shingles)
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Yes
(Not available for 3-tab shingles)
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Yes
(Not available for 3-tab shingles)
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Warranty transferable?
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Free transfer?
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Good Housekeeping protection?
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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