GAF Headquarters in Parsippany, NJ, a leading example of our own roof systems technology.

GAF World Headquarters

Our world headquarters must be a leading example of our own roof systems technology

Project summary

  • GAF’s RUBEROID® HW 25 Smooth Membrane Resilient modified bitumen membrane
  • EnergyGuard™ Polyiso Insulation Green Circle Certified for recycled content
  • EnergyGuard™ HD Cover Board R-value of 2.5, the highest of any cover board
  • EverGuard Extreme® Fleece-back TPO Membrane provides excellent seam strength, long-term heat and UV resistance, and energy saving option
  • First in the world to be awarded LEED® Resilient Design Pilot credit

Job Details

  • Location

    Parsippany, NJ

  • Roof Size

    3,770 squares

  • Completion Date

    December 2014

About GAF Headquarters

As a world-leading manufacturer of roof components, GAF demands a roofing solution for its own headquarters that sets the standard in sustainability. The 377,000 sq. ft., state-of-the-art facility is the first building in the world to be awarded a LEED® Resilient Design Pilot credit from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).
Front of the GAF World Headquarters building in Parsippany, NJ.
Large glass atrium and central staircase in the GAF Headquarters in Parsippany, NJ.
GAF logo through staircase railing at the GAF World Headquarters in NJ.
Front of the GAF World Headquarters building in Parsippany, NJ.
Large glass atrium and central staircase in the GAF Headquarters in Parsippany, NJ.
GAF logo through staircase railing at the GAF World Headquarters in NJ.

The Challenge

GAF moved its corporate headquarters to Parsippany, NJ., in 2015, after the historic company spent 40 years occupying an 11-building campus in Wayne, N.J. GAF was determined to lead by example in environmental sustainability.

The Solution

The roof system employs RUBEROID® HW 25 Smooth Membrane as a vapor retarder, EnergyGuard™ Polyiso Insulation, and EnergyGuard™ HD Cover Board. It also includes GAF’s best-performing single-ply membrane, EverGuard Extreme® Fleece-back TPO Membrane.

GAF 2-Part Roofing Adhesive was used to fully adhere EverGuard Extreme® Fleece-back TPO to provide superior wind uplift performance. When using EverGuard Extreme® Fleece-back TPO Membrane with GAF 2-Part Roofing Adhesive, the fleece on the back of the membrane provides an added cushioning layer, which is especially important for hail-prone areas.

Contractors adding new roof materials onto GAF Headquarters, the first building awarded a LEED Resilient Pilot Credit.

LEED Certification

GAF headquarters was the first building in the world to be awarded a LEED® Resilient Design Pilot credit from the U.S. Green Building Council. To achieve this designation, also known as the IPpc98 credit, building owners must assess and successfully plan for a wide range of natural disasters such as flooding, tornados, high winds, and earthquakes. There are several aspects of the GAF building design that led to this designation, including flood preparation and backup capabilities that allow GAF to continue operations and customer service in the face of disaster and long-term outages.

“I take great pride in showing our installation of the GAF membrane to industry professionals…. In addition, with the emergence of new building practices, for instance RhinoBond®, we are able to share through our publications the value that peripheral innovative products bring to
the industry.”

Dan Rockhill
ACSA and JL Constant Distinguished Professor and Executive Director

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Featured Materials

A roll of EverGuard Extreme Fleece-back TPO Membrane by GAF.
EverGuard Extreme® Fleece‐back TPO Membrane

Superior performance at a cost-effective price

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A panel of EnergyGuard Polyiso Insulation by GAF.
EnergyGuard™ Polyiso Insulation

High thermal value panel with glass fiber reinforced cellulosic felt facers (GRF) bonded to a core of isocyanurate foam

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A panel of EnergyGuard HD Cover Board by GAF.
EnergyGuard™ HD Cover Board

Highest R-value of any cover board, and at a fraction of the weight of gypsum cover boards

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A roll of GAF RUBEROID HW 25 Smooth Membrane by GAF.
GAF’s RUBEROID® HW 25 Smooth Membrane

Strong, resilient, non-woven mat that is coated with flexible, polymer-modified asphalt

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