
Residential roof warranty comparison guide

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GAF Limited Warranty Comparison Guide
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Eligibility Requirements | None! Great coverage accompanies purchase of the product.
| Installation of GAF Shingles + At Least 3 Qualifying Accessory Products* | Installation of GAF Shingles + At Least 3 Qualifying Accessory Products* Installed by GAF Certified, Certified Plus, or Master Elite Roofing Contractor**
| Installation of GAF Shingles + At Least 4 Qualifying Accessory Products* Installed by GAF Certified Plus or Master Elite Roofing Contractor** | Installation of GAF Shingles + At Least 5 Qualifying Accessory Products* Installed by GAF Master Elite Roofing Contractor** | Installation of UHDZ or Timberline AS II only, + Five Qualifying Accessory Products* Installed by GAF 3 Star President's Club Award Winner |
Warranty Term for GAF Shingles | Lifetime*** | Lifetime*** | Lifetime*** | Lifetime*** | Lifetime*** | Lifetime*** |
Smart Choice Protection Period**** | 10 Years | 10 Years | 50 Years | 50 Years | 50 Years | 50 Years |
Algae Warranty Term | 10 Years for StainGuard®-Labeled Shingles 25 Years for StainGuard Plus™- | 10 Years for StainGuard®-Labeled Shingles 25 Years for StainGuard Plus™- | 10 Years for StainGuard®-Labeled Shingles 25 Years for StainGuard Plus™- | 10 Years for StainGuard®-Labeled Shingles 25 Years for StainGuard Plus™- | 10 Years for StainGuard®-Labeled Shingles 25 Years for StainGuard Plus™- | 10 Years for StainGuard®-Labeled Shingles 25 Years for StainGuard Plus™- |
Wind Warranty Term | 15 Years | 15 Years | 15 Years | 15 Years | 15 Years | 15 Years |
Maximum Wind Speed Coverage | 130 mph with Special Installation***** | Non-LayerLock-labeled shingles: 130 mph with Special Installation***** LayerLock-labeled shingles: WINDPROVEN Limited Wind Warranty: No maximum wind speed limitation! ****** | Non-LayerLock-labeled shingles: 130 mph with Special Installation*****
LayerLock-labeled shingles: WINDPROVEN Limited Wind Warranty: No maximum wind speed limitation! ****** | Non-LayerLock-labeled shingles: 130 mph with Special Installation***** LayerLock-labeled shingles: WINDPROVEN Limited Wind Warranty: No maximum wind speed limitation! ****** | Non-LayerLock-labeled shingles: 130 mph with Special Installation***** LayerLock-labeled shingles: WINDPROVEN Limited Wind Warranty: No maximum wind speed limitation! ****** | Non-LayerLock-labeled shingles: 130 mph with Special Installation***** LayerLock-labeled shingles: WINDPROVEN Limited Wind Warranty: No maximum wind speed limitation! ****** |
Tear-Off | Not covered | Not covered | Covered (when necessary) | Covered (when necessary) | Covered (when necessary) | Covered (when necessary) |
Disposal | Not covered | Not covered | Not covered | Covered (when necessary) | Covered (when necessary) | Covered (when necessary) |
Workmanship | Not covered | Not covered | Not covered | 10 Years | 25 Years 30 Years - Timberline UHDZ® | 25 Years 30 Years - Timberline UHDZ® |
Qualifying Shingles: Qualifying Shingles: Timberline HDZ® Shingles, Timberline HDZ® RS Shingles, Timberline® NS Shingles, Timberline® AH Shingles, Timberline® AS II Shingles, Timberline UHDZ® Shingles |
* GAF Accessory Products covered under this limited warranty include: GAF Ridge Cap Shingles, GAF Starter Strip Shingles, GAF Leak Barrier Products, GAF Roof Deck Protection Products, and GAF Attic Ventilation Products. For a complete list of qualifying GAF products visit gaf.com/LRS. This limited warranty does not cover low-slope membranes. See gaf.com for a copy of the limited warranties covering those products.
** Contractors enrolled in GAF certification programs are not employees or agents of GAF, and GAF does not control or otherwise supervise these independent businesses. Contractors may receive benefits, such as loyalty rewards points and discounts on marketing tools from GAF for participating in the program and offering GAF enhanced warranties, which require the use of a minimum amount of GAF products. Your dealings with a Contractor, and any services they provide to you, are subject to the Contractor Terms of Use. Visit www.gaf.com/gaf-contractor-terms-of-use for details.
*** Definition of Lifetime: The word “Lifetime” means as long as you, the original owner(s) [or the second owner(s) if coverage was properly transferred during the Smart Choice Protection Period], own the property where the shingles and/or accessories are installed. The Lifetime warranty is applicable only to shingles and accessories installed on a single-family detached residence owned by individuals. For any other type of owner or building, such as a corporation, governmental entity, religious entity, condominium or homeowner association, school, apartment building, office building, or multi-use structure, the length of the warranty is 40 years.
**** Smart Choice Protection Period: refers to the crucial period of time following installation of the GAF Products during which the coverage provided for in this limited warranty is non-prorated. After the Smart Choice Protection Period specified above, the remedy provided for in this warranty may be different than that provided for during the Smart Choice Protection Period, and any remedy will be reduced to reflect the use you have received from your GAF Products. The amount of use will be calculated by dividing the number of months which have elapsed since installation to the date of claim by the number of months in the warranty term. For a Lifetime warranty, the number of months in the warranty term is deemed to be 600 for years 11-40 of the warranty term. For years 41 and beyond of a Lifetime warranty, GAF’s contribution is 20%.
***** Special Installation: Your GAF LayerLock-labeled Shingles will be covered up to the maximum wind speed above ONLY if installed using 4 nails per shingle and you have GAF Starter Strip Products installed at the eaves and rakes. Special Installation for all other GAF Shingles requires use of 6 nails per shingle and GAF Starter Strip Products installed at the eaves and rakes. Your GAF Ridge Cap Shingles will be covered up to the maximum wind speed above ONLY if your ridge cap shingles are installed in strict accordance with the “Maximum Wind Speed Coverage Under Limited Warranty” section of the applicable ridge cap shingle application instructions. For installations not eligible for the WindProven Limited Wind Warranty, Maximum Wind Speed Coverage is 130mph with Special Installation or 110mph without Special Installation.
****** Requires installation of LayerLock-labeled shingles (4 nails per shingle) + At Least 4 Qualifying Accessory Products* including Starter Strip Shingles (Eaves & Rakes), Ridge Cap Shingles, Roof Deck Protection and choice of Attic Ventilation or Leak Barrier.
GAF Shingle & Accessory Limited Warranty | System Plus Limited Warranty | Silver Pledge Limited Warranty | Golden Pledge Limited Warranty | ||
Eligibility Requirements | None! Great coverage accompanies purchase of the product. | Installation of GAF Shingles + At Least 3 Qualifying Accessory Products* Installed by GAF Certified, Certified Plus, or Master Elite Roofing Contractor** | Installation of GAF Shingles + At Least 4 Qualifying Accessory Products* Installed by GAF Certified Plus or Master Elite Roofing Contractor** | Installation of GAF Shingles + At Least 5 Qualifying Accessory Products* Installed by GAF Master Elite Roofing Contractor** | |
Warranty Term for GAF Shingles | 25-Year Term for Royal Sovereign 30-Year Term for Marquis WeatherMax | 25-Year Term for Royal Sovereign 30-Year Term for Marquis WeatherMax | 25-Year Term for Royal Sovereign 30-Year Term for Marquis WeatherMax | 25-Year Term for Royal Sovereign 30-Year Term for Marquis WeatherMax | |
Warranty Term for Qualifying GAF Accessories* | 25 Years | 25 Years | 25 Years | 25 Years | |
Smart Choice Protection Period**** | 5 Years | 20 Years | 20 Years | 20 Years | |
Algae Warranty Term | 10 Years for StainGuard-Labeled Shingles | 10 Years for StainGuard-Labeled Shingles | 10 Years for StainGuard-Labeled Shingles | 10 Years for StainGuard-Labeled Shingles | |
Wind Warranty Term | 15 Years | 15 Years | 15 Years | 15 Years | |
Maximum Wind Speed Coverage | 60mph for Royal Sovereign 80mph for Marquis WeatherMax | 60mph for Royal Sovereign 80mph for Marquis WeatherMax | 60mph for Royal Sovereign 80mph for Marquis WeatherMax | 60mph for Royal Sovereign 80mph for Marquis WeatherMax | |
Tear-Off | Not covered | Covered (when necessary) | Covered (when necessary) | Covered (when necessary) | |
Disposal | Not covered | Not covered | Covered (when necessary) | Covered (when necessary) | |
Workmanship | Not covered | Not covered | 10 Years | 20 Years | |
Qualifying Shingles: Marquis WeatherMax® Shingles, Royal Sovereign® Shingles | |||||
* GAF Accessory Products covered under this limited warranty include: GAF Ridge Cap Shingles, GAF Starter Strip Shingles, GAF Leak Barrier Products, GAF Roof Deck Protection Products, and GAF Attic Ventilation Products. For a complete list of qualifying GAF products visit gaf.com/LRS. This limited warranty does not cover low-slope membranes. See gaf.com for a copy of the limited warranties covering those products. ** Contractors enrolled in GAF factory certified contractor programs are independent contractors, not employees or agents of GAF. ***Smart Choice Protection Period: refers to the crucial period of time following installation of the GAF Products during which the coverage provided for in this limited warranty is non-prorated. After the Smart Choice Protection Period specified above, the remedy provided for in this warranty may be different than that provided for during the Smart Choice Protection Period, and any remedy will be reduced to reflect the use you have received from your GAF Products. The amount of use will be calculated by dividing the number of months which have elapsed since installation to the date of claim by the number of months in the warranty term. |
GAF Shingle & Accessory Limited Warranty | GAF Roofing System Limited Warranty | System Plus Limited Warranty | Silver Pledge Limited Warranty | Golden Pledge Limited Warranty | ![]() President's Club Limited Warranty | |
Eligibility Requirements | None! Great coverage accompanies purchase of the product.
| Installation of GAF Shingles + At Least 3 Qualifying Accessory Products* | Installation of GAF Shingles + At Least 3 Qualifying Accessory Products* Installed by GAF Certified, Certified Plus, or Master Elite Roofing Contractor**
| Installation of GAF Shingles + At Least 4 Qualifying Accessory Products* Installed by GAF Certified Plus or Master Elite Roofing Contractor** | Installation of GAF Shingles + At Least 5 Qualifying Accessory Products* Installed by GAF Master Elite Roofing Contractor** | Installation of UHDZ or Timberline AS II only, + Five Qualifying Accessory Products* Installed by GAF 3 Star President's Club Award Winner |
Warranty Term for GAF Shingles | Lifetime*** | Lifetime*** | Lifetime*** | Lifetime*** | Lifetime*** | Lifetime*** |
Smart Choice Protection Period**** | 10 Years | 10 Years | 50 Years | 50 Years | 50 Years | 50 Years |
Algae Warranty Term | 25 Years for StainGuard Plus™-Labeled Shingles and Ridge Cap Shingles | 25 Years for StainGuard Plus™-Labeled Shingles and Ridge Cap Shingles | 25 Years for StainGuard Plus™-Labeled Shingles and Ridge Cap Shingles | 25 Years for StainGuard Plus™-Labeled Shingles and Ridge Cap Shingles | 25 Years for StainGuard Plus™-Labeled Shingles and Ridge Cap Shingles | 25 Years for StainGuard Plus™-Labeled Shingles and Ridge Cap Shingles |
Wind Warranty Term | 15 Years | 15 Years | 15 Years | 15 Years | 15 Years | 15 Years |
Maximum Wind Speed Coverage | 130 mph with Special Installation***** | 130 mph with Special Installation***** | 130 mph with Special Installation***** | 130 mph with Special Installation***** | 130 mph with Special Installation***** | 130 mph with Special Installation***** |
Tear-Off | Not covered | Not covered | Covered (when necessary) | Covered (when necessary) | Covered (when necessary) | Covered (when necessary) |
Disposal | Not covered | Not covered | Not covered | Covered (when necessary) | Covered (when necessary) | Covered (when necessary) |
Workmanship | Not covered | Not covered | Not covered | 10 Years | 30 Years | 30 Years |
Qualifying Shingles: Camelot® II Shingles, Grand Sequoia® Shingles, Grand Sequoia® AS Shingles, Grand Sequoia® RS Shingles, Slateline® Shingles, Woodland® Shingles | ||||||
* GAF Accessory Products covered under this limited warranty include: GAF Ridge Cap Shingles, GAF Starter Strip Shingles, GAF Leak Barrier Products, GAF Roof Deck Protection Products, and GAF Attic Ventilation Products. For a complete list of qualifying GAF products visit gaf.com/LRS. This limited warranty does not cover low-slope membranes. See gaf.com for a copy of the limited warranties covering those products. **Contractors enrolled in GAF certification programs are not employees or agents of GAF, and GAF does not control or otherwise supervise these independent businesses. Contractors may receive benefits, such as loyalty rewards points and discounts on marketing tools from GAF for participating in the program and offering GAF enhanced warranties, which require the use of a minimum amount of GAF products. Your dealings with a Contractor, and any services they provide to you, are subject to the Contractor Terms of Use. Visit www.gaf.com/gaf-contractor-terms-of-use for details. *** Definition of Lifetime: The word “Lifetime” means as long as you, the original owner(s) [or the second owner(s) if coverage was properly transferred during the Smart Choice Protection Period], own the property where the shingles and/or accessories are installed. The Lifetime warranty is applicable only to shingles and accessories installed on a single-family detached residence owned by individuals. For any other type of owner or building, such as a corporation, governmental entity, religious entity, condominium or homeowner association, school, apartment building, office building, or multi-use structure, the length of the warranty is 40 years. **** Smart Choice Protection Period: refers to the crucial period of time following installation of the GAF Products during which the coverage provided for in this limited warranty is non-prorated. After the Smart Choice Protection Period specified above, the remedy provided for in this warranty may be different than that provided for during the Smart Choice Protection Period, and any remedy will be reduced to reflect the use you have received from your GAF Products. The amount of use will be calculated by dividing the number of months which have elapsed since installation to the date of claim by the number of months in the warranty term. For a Lifetime warranty, the number of months in the warranty term is deemed to be 600 for years 11-40 of the warranty term. For years 41 and beyond of a Lifetime warranty, GAF’s contribution is 20%. ***** Special Installation: Your GAF Shingles will be covered up to the maximum wind speed above ONLY if your shingles are installed using 6 nails per shingle and you have GAF Starter Strip Products installed at the eaves and rakes. Your GAF Ridge Cap Shingles will be covered up to the maximum wind speed above ONLY If your ridge cap shingles are installed in strict accordance with the “Maximum Wind Speed Coverage Under Ltd. Warranty” section of the applicable ridge cap shingle application instructions. Maximum Wind Speed Coverage without Special Installation is 110mph. |
All Timberline Solar® ES and ES 2 Shingles are covered by the Timberline Solar® Shingle & Accessory Limited Warranty.*
However, when a GAF Solar-Certified Contractor** installs any qualifying GAF Roofing System at the same time as the installation of your Timberline Solar® ES or ES2 Shingles, you have the option to purchase an enhanced warranty and solar addendum*** so that your roof and solar are covered under the same warranty.
Enhanced Warranties (Choose 1 for roof coverage) | |||
System Plus Limited Warranty | Silver Pledge Limited Warranty | Golden Pledge Limited Warranty | |
Manufacturing defect coverage on all Timberline Lifetime Shingles | Lifetime**** | Lifetime**** | Lifetime**** |
Up-front (100%) coverage period for manufacturing defect coverage | 50 years | 50 years | 50 years |
Manufacturing defect coverage over entire roofing system | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Cost of installation labor included in manufacturing defect coverage | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Must be paired with asphalt shingle system enhanced warranty | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Workmanship coverage over misapplication of GAF shingles and accessories | 10 Years | 10 Years | 25 years (30 years for Timberline UHDZ®) |
Workmanship coverage over misapplication of covered flashings | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Tear-off costs included (when necessary) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Disposal costs included (when necessary) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Contractor Factory Certified? | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Good Housekeeping Protection on Roofing System | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Warranty transferable | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Who makes the warranty transfer | New owner | New owner | New owner |
When warranty can be transferred | 20 years | 20 years | 20 years |
Wind warranty | 15 years | 15 years | 15 years |
Maximum wind speed | Non-LayerLock-labeled shingles: 130 mph with Special Installation***** LayerLock-labeled shingles: WINDPROVEN Limited Wind Warranty: No maximum wind speed limitation!****** | Non-LayerLock-labeled shingles: 130 mph with Special Installation***** LayerLock-labeled shingles: WINDPROVEN Limited Wind Warranty: No maximum wind speed limitation!****** | Non-LayerLock-labeled shingles: 130 mph with Special Installation***** LayerLock-labeled shingles: WINDPROVEN Limited Wind Warranty: No maximum wind speed limitation!****** |
Warranty must be registered by GAF certified contractor | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Solar Warranty Addendums (Choose 1 for solar coverage) | ||
![]() Solar Plus Addendum | ![]() Solar Max Addendum | |
Guarantee on the total energy generated by your Timberline Solar Roofing system | 10 years | 25 years |
GAF warrants that your Rooftop Power Electronics and Inverter will remain free from manufacturing defects that adversely affect | 10 years | 25 years |
* See Timberline Solar® Shingle & Accessory Limited Warranty for complete coverage and restrictions. ** Except where a Contractor has been expressly authorized to sell products and services as a representative of and on behalf of GAF or GAF Energy, (a) Contractors designated under this certification are not employees or agents of the companies, (b) GAF nor GAF Energy controls or otherwise supervises these independent businesses, and (c) any services such Contractor provides to you, are subject to the Contractor Terms of Use (See http://www.gaf.com/gaf-contractor-terms-of-use). Contractors may receive benefits, such as loyalty rewards points and discounts on marketing tools from GAF for participating in the program and offering GAF enhanced warranties, which require the use of a minimum amount of GAF products. *** The Solar Max and Solar Plus Limited Warranty addendums are available with the purchase of GAF’s System Plus, Silver Pledge™ or Golden Pledge® Limited Warranties. **** Definition of Lifetime: The word “Lifetime” means as long as you, the original owner(s) [or the second owner(s) if coverage was properly transferred during the Smart Choice Protection Period], own the property where the shingles and/or accessories are installed. The Lifetime warranty is applicable only to shingles and accessories installed on a single-family detached residence owned by individuals. For any other type of owner or building, such as a corporation, governmental entity, religious entity, condominium or homeowner association, school, apartment building, office building, or multi-use structure, the length of the warranty is 40 years. ***** Special Installation: Your GAF LayerLock-labeled Shingles will be covered up to the maximum wind speed above ONLY if installed using 4 nails per shingle and you have GAF Starter Strip Products installed at the eaves and rakes. Special Installation for all other GAF Shingles requires use of 6 nails per shingle and GAF Starter Strip Products installed at the eaves and rakes. Your GAF Ridge Cap Shingles will be covered up to the maximum wind speed above ONLY if your ridge cap shingles are installed in strict accordance with the “Maximum Wind Speed Coverage Under Limited Warranty” section of the applicable ridge cap shingle application instructions. For installations not eligible for the WindProven Limited Wind Warranty, Maximum Wind Speed Coverage is 130mph with Special Installation or 110mph without Special Installation. ****** Requires installation of LayerLock-labeled shingles (4 nails per shingle) + At Least 4 Qualifying Accessory Products* including Starter Strip Shingles (Eaves & Rakes), Ridge Cap Shingles, Roof Deck Protection and choice of Attic Ventilation or Leak Barrier. |
![]() TimberSteel™ Roofing System Limited Warranty | ![]() TimberSteel™ ArmorPledge™ Limited Warranty | |
Eligibility Requirements | Installed by GAF Metal Certified Roofing Contractor* | Installed by GAF Metal Certified Roofing Contractor* |
Warranty Term for GAF Shingles | Lifetime** | Lifetime** |
Non-Prorated Protection Period*** | 15 Years | 50 Years |
Hail Warranty Term**** | Not covered | 15 Years |
Paint Finish Fade & Chalk Warranty Term***** | 30 Years 20 Years - Rustic Red | 30 Years 20 Years - Rustic Red |
Wind Warranty Term****** | 15 Years | 15 Years |
Maximum Wind Speed Coverage | 130 mph | No maximum wind speed |
Tear-Off | Not covered | Covered (when necessary) |
Disposal | Not covered | Covered (when necessary) |
Workmanship | Not covered | 30 Years |
*Contractors enrolled in GAF certification programs are not employees or agents of GAF, and GAF does not control or otherwise supervise these independent businesses. Contractors may receive benefits, such as loyalty rewards points and discounts on marketing tools from GAF for participating in the program and offering GAF enhanced warranties, which require the use of a minimum amount of GAF products. Your dealings with a Contractor, and any services they provide to you, are subject to the Contractor Terms of Use. Visit www.gaf.com/gaf-contractor-terms-of-use for details.
** Definition of Lifetime: The word “Lifetime” means as long as you, the original owner(s) [or the second owner(s) if coverage was properly transferred during the Smart Choice Protection Period], own the property where the shingles and/or accessories are installed. The Lifetime warranty is applicable only to shingles and accessories installed on a single-family detached residence owned by individuals. For any other type of owner or building, such as a corporation, governmental entity, religious entity, condominium or homeowner association, school, apartment building, office building, or multi-use structure, the length of the warranty is 40 years.
*** Non-Prorated Coverage Period refers to the crucial period of time following installation of the TimberSteel™ Roofing System during which the coverage provided for in this limited warranty is non-prorated. After the Non-Prorated Coverage Period specified above, the remedy provided for in this warranty is different from that provided for during the Non-Prorated Coverage Period, and any remedy will be reduced to reflect the use you have received from your TimberSteel™ Roofing System. The amount of use will be calculated by dividing the number of months which have elapsed since installation to the date of claim by the number of months in the warranty term. For a Lifetime warranty, GAF’s contribution in years 51 and beyond is 20%. After the non-prorated period, GAF’s maximum liability for any roof shall NOT exceed three times the reasonable cost of replacement TimberSteel™ Roofing System before any reduction for use.
**** 15-year limited hail warranty requires purchase of TimberSteel™ ArmorPledge™ Limited Warranty and covers damage from hail resulting in leaks through the following TimberSteel™ branded components only: field shingles, hip & ridge cap shingles, eave drip edge flashing and rake edge flashing. See TimberSteel™ ArmorPledge™ Limited Warranty, available at gaf.com, for complete coverage and restrictions.
***** 30-year paint finish coverage limited warranty covers the following TimberSteel™ branded components only: field shingles, hip & ridge cap shingles, eave drip edge flashing, rake edge flashing and other metal components. All color variations (with the exception of Rustic Red) are eligible for 30-year paint finish coverage. Rustic Red is eligible for 20-year paint finish coverage. See TimberSteel™ ArmorPledge™ Limited Warranty and TimberSteel™ Roofing System Limited Warranty, available at gaf.com, for complete coverage and restrictions.
****** 15-year limited wind warranty with no maximum wind speed limitation requires purchase of ArmorPledge™ Limited Warranty and covers the following TimberSteel™ branded components only: field shingles, hip & ridge cap shingles, eave drip edge flashing, rake edge flashing and ridge vents. See TimberSteel™ ArmorPledge™ Limited Warranty, available at gaf.com, for complete coverage and restrictions.
GAF Shingle & Accessory Limited Warranty | GAF Roofing System Limited Warranty | System Plus Limited Warranty See Details | Silver Pledge Limited Warranty See Details | Golden Pledge Limited Warranty See Details | |
Eligibility Requirements | None! Great coverage accompanies purchase of the product. | Installation of GAF Shingles + At Least 3 Qualifying Accessory Products* | Installation of GAF Shingles + At Least 3 Qualifying Accessory Products* Installed by GAF Certified, Certified Plus, or Master Elite Roofing Contractor** | Installation of GAF Shingles + At Least 4 Qualifying Accessory Products* Installed by GAF Certified Plus or Master Elite Roofing Contractor** | Installation of GAF Shingles + At Least 5 Qualifying Accessory Products* Installed by GAF Master Elite Roofing Contractor** |
Warranty Term for GAF Shingles | 40 Years | 40 Years | 40 Years | 40 Years | 40 Years |
Smart Choice Protection Period**** | 10 Years | 10 Years | 20 Years | 20 Years | 25 Years |
Algae Warranty Term | 10 Years for StainGuard-Labeled Shingles 25 Years for StainGuard Plus-Labeled Shingles and Ridge Cap Shingles | 10 Years for StainGuard-Labeled Shingles 25 Years for StainGuard Plus-Labeled Shingles and Ridge Cap Shingles | 10 Years for StainGuard-Labeled Shingles 25 Years for StainGuard Plus-Labeled Shingles and Ridge Cap Shingles | 10 Years for StainGuard-Labeled Shingles 25 Years for StainGuard Plus-Labeled Shingles and Ridge Cap Shingles | 10 Years for StainGuard-Labeled Shingles 25 Years for StainGuard Plus-Labeled Shingles and Ridge Cap Shingles |
Wind Warranty Term | 15 Years | 15 Years | 15 Years | 15 Years | 15 Years |
Maximum Wind Speed Coverage | 130 mph with Special Installation**** | Non-LayerLock-labeled shingles: 130 mph with Special Installation**** LayerLock-labeled shingles: WINDPROVEN Limited Wind Warranty: No maximum wind speed limitation! **** Requires installation of LayerLock-labeled shingles (4 nails per shingle) + At Least 4 Qualifying Accessory Products* including Starter Strip Shingles (Eaves & Rakes), Ridge Cap Shingles, Roof Deck Protection and choice of Attic Ventilation or Leak Barrier. | Non-LayerLock-labeled shingles: 130 mph with Special Installation**** LayerLock-labeled shingles: WINDPROVEN Limited Wind Warranty: No maximum wind speed limitation! **** Requires installation of LayerLock-labeled shingles (4 nails per shingle) + At Least 4 Qualifying Accessory Products* including Starter Strip Shingles (Eaves & Rakes), Ridge Cap Shingles, Roof Deck Protection and choice of Attic Ventilation or Leak Barrier. | Non-LayerLock-labeled shingles: 130 mph with Special Installation**** LayerLock-labeled shingles: WINDPROVEN Limited Wind Warranty: No maximum wind speed limitation! **** Requires installation of LayerLock-labeled shingles (4 nails per shingle) + At Least 4 Qualifying Accessory Products* including Starter Strip Shingles (Eaves & Rakes), Ridge Cap Shingles, Roof Deck Protection and choice of Attic Ventilation or Leak Barrier. | Non-LayerLock-labeled shingles: 130 mph with Special Installation**** LayerLock-labeled shingles: WINDPROVEN Limited Wind Warranty: No maximum wind speed limitation! **** Requires installation of LayerLock-labeled shingles (4 nails per shingle) + At Least 4 Qualifying Accessory Products* including Starter Strip Shingles (Eaves & Rakes), Ridge Cap Shingles, Roof Deck Protection and choice of Attic Ventilation or Leak Barrier. |
Tear-Off | Not covered | Not covered | Covered (when necessary) | Covered (when necessary) | Covered (when necessary) |
Disposal | Not covered | Not covered | Not covered | Covered (when necessary) | Covered (when necessary) |
Workmanship | Not covered | Not covered | Not covered | 10 Years | 25 Years |
Qualifying Shingles: Timberline® HDZ™ Shingles, Timberline HD® Shingles, Timberline® HDZ™ RS Shingles, Timberline® NS Shingles, Timberline® AH Shingles, Timberline® AS II Shingles, Timberline® CS Shingles, Timberline® UHDZ™ Shingles | |||||
* GAF Accessory Products covered under this limited warranty include: GAF Ridge Cap Shingles, GAF Starter Strip Shingles, GAF Leak Barrier Products, GAF Roof Deck Protection Products, and GAF Attic Ventilation Products. For a complete list of qualifying GAF products visit gaf.com/LRS. This limited warranty does not cover low-slope membranes. See gaf.com for a copy of the limited warranties covering those products. ** Contractors enrolled in GAF factory certified contractor programs are independent contractors, not employees or agents of GAF. *** Smart Choice Protection Period: refers to the crucial period of time following installation of the GAF Products during which the coverage provided for in this limited warranty is non-prorated. After the Smart Choice Protection Period specified above, the remedy provided for in this warranty may be different than that provided for during the Smart Choice Protection Period, and any remedy will be reduced to reflect the use you have received from your GAF Products. The amount of use will be calculated by dividing the number of months which have elapsed since installation to the date of claim by the number of months in the warranty term. For a Lifetime warranty, the number of months in the warranty term is deemed to be 600 for years 11-40 of the warranty term. For years 41 and beyond of a Lifetime warranty, GAF’s contribution is 20%. **** Special Installation: Your GAF LayerLock-labeled Shingles will be covered up to the maximum wind speed above ONLY if installed using 4 nails per shingle and you have GAF Starter Strip Products installed at the eaves and rakes. Special Installation for all other GAF Shingles requires use of 6 nails per shingle and GAF Starter Strip Products installed at the eaves and rakes. Your GAF Ridge Cap Shingles will be covered up to the maximum wind speed above ONLY if your ridge cap shingles are installed in strict accordance with the “Maximum Wind Speed Coverage Under Limited Warranty” section of the applicable ridge cap shingle application instructions. For installations not eligible for the WindProven Limited Wind Warranty, Maximum Wind Speed Coverage is 130mph with Special Installation or 110mph without Special Installation. |
GAF Shingle & Accessory Limited Warranty | GAF Roofing System Limited Warranty See Details |
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| Golden Pledge Limited Warranty See Details | |
Eligibility Requirements | None! Great coverage accompanies purchase of the product. | Installation of GAF Shingles + At Least 3 Qualifying Accessory Products* | Installation of GAF Shingles + At Least 3 Qualifying Accessory Products* Installed by GAF Certified, Certified Plus, or Master Elite Roofing Contractor** | Installation of GAF Shingles + At Least 4 Qualifying Accessory Products* Installed by GAF Certified Plus or Master Elite Roofing Contractor** | Installation of GAF Shingles + At Least 5 Qualifying Accessory Products* Installed by GAF Master Elite Roofing Contractor** |
Warranty Term for GAF Shingles | 40 Years | 40 Years | 40 Years | 40 Years | 40 Years |
Smart Choice Protection Period**** | 10 Years | 10 Years | 20 Years | 20 Years | 25 Years |
Algae Warranty Term | 10 Years for StainGuard-Labeled Shingles 25 Years for StainGuard Plus-Labeled Shingles and Ridge Cap Shingles | 10 Years for StainGuard-Labeled Shingles 25 Years for StainGuard Plus-Labeled Shingles and Ridge Cap Shingles | 10 Years for StainGuard-Labeled Shingles 25 Years for StainGuard Plus-Labeled Shingles and Ridge Cap Shingles | 10 Years for StainGuard-Labeled Shingles 25 Years for StainGuard Plus-Labeled Shingles and Ridge Cap Shingles | 10 Years for StainGuard-Labeled Shingles 25 Years for StainGuard Plus-Labeled Shingles and Ridge Cap Shingles |
Wind Warranty Term | 15 Years | 15 Years | 15 Years | 15 Years | 15 Years |
Maximum Wind Speed Coverage | 130 mph with Special Installation***** | 130 mph with Special Installation***** | 130 mph with Special Installation***** | 130 mph with Special Installation***** | 130 mph with Special Installation***** |
Tear-Off | Not covered | Not covered | Covered (when necessary) | Covered (when necessary) | Covered (when necessary) |
Disposal | Not covered | Not covered | Not covered | Covered (when necessary) | Covered (when necessary) |
Workmanship | Not covered | Not covered | Not covered | 10 Years | 25 Years |
Qualifying Shingles: Camelot® II Shingles, Grand Canyon® Shingles, Grand Sequoia® Shingles, Grand Sequoia® AS Shingles, Grand Sequoia® RS Shingles, Slateline® Shingles, Woodland® Shingles | |||||
* GAF Accessory Products covered under this limited warranty include: GAF Ridge Cap Shingles, GAF Starter Strip Shingles, GAF Leak Barrier Products, GAF Roof Deck Protection Products, and GAF Attic Ventilation Products. For a complete list of qualifying GAF products visit gaf.com/LRS. This limited warranty does not cover low-slope membranes. See gaf.com for a copy of the limited warranties covering those products. ** Contractors enrolled in GAF factory certified contractor programs are independent contractors, not employees or agents of GAF. *** Smart Choice Protection Period: refers to the crucial period of time following installation of the GAF Products during which the coverage provided for in this limited warranty is non-prorated. After the Smart Choice Protection Period specified above, the remedy provided for in this warranty may be different than that provided for during the Smart Choice Protection Period, and any remedy will be reduced to reflect the use you have received from your GAF Products. The amount of use will be calculated by dividing the number of months which have elapsed since installation to the date of claim by the number of months in the warranty term. For a Lifetime warranty, the number of months in the warranty term is deemed to be 600 for years 11-40 of the warranty term. For years 41 and beyond of a Lifetime warranty, GAF’s contribution is 20%. **** Special Installation: Your GAF Shingles will be covered up to the maximum wind speed above ONLY if your shingles are installed using 6 nails per shingle and you have GAF Starter Strip Products installed at the eaves and rakes. Your GAF Ridge Cap Shingles will be covered up to the maximum wind speed above ONLY If your ridge cap shingles are installed in strict accordance with the “Maximum Wind Speed Coverage Under Ltd. Warranty” section of the applicable ridge cap shingle application instructions. Maximum Wind Speed Coverage without Special Installation is 110mph. |
Choose 1 Enhanced Warranty for roof coverage | Add on the FORTIFIED Roof™ Addendum | ||
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Eligibility Requirements | Golden Pledge or President's Club Warranty and Active FORTIFIED Designation | ||
Addendum Coverage | If your roof has a covered Golden Pledge or President's Club Limited Warranty claim that requires repair/replacement, this addendum will cover up to $1,000 toward evaluator and resdesignation fees. |
* Contractors enrolled in GAF certification programs are not employees or agents of GAF, and GAF does not control or otherwise supervise these independent businesses. Contractors may receive benefits, such as loyalty rewards points and discounts on marketing tools from GAF for participating in the program and offering GAF enhanced warranties, which require the use of a minimum amount of GAF products. Your dealings with a Contractor, and any services they provide to you, are subject to the Contractor Terms of Use. Visit gaf.com/gaf-contractor-terms-of-use for details. To verify whether a contractor is a GAF Master Elite® contractor visit gaf.com/contractor
** For full eligibility requirements and full coverage and restrictions, see GAF Golden Pledge Limited Warranty

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Frequently asked questions
The Golden Pledge Limited Warranty and Silver Pledge Limited Warranty both offer coverage for misapplication of your GAF Products and flashings at valleys, dormers, chimneys, and plumbing vents ("Covered Flashings"). This coverage is also commonly referred to as "workmanship" coverage, and is only available through GAF Master Elite Roofing Contractors for the Golden Pledge Limited Warranty, and only through GAF Certified Plus or Master Elite Roofing Contractors for the Silver Pledge Limited Warranty. For a list of GAF certified roofing contractors in your area, please visit our contractor locator.
In the event that GAF determines there is an application error which falls within the scope of the coverage provided for in the Golden Pledge or Silver Pledge Limited Warranty, GAF will arrange to have your roof repaired or, at its sole option, will provide you with replacement GAF Products and reimburse you for the full reasonable cost of labor and other materials to repair your roof, including Covered Flashings. See Golden Pledge Limited Warranty and Silver Pledge Limited Warranty for complete coverage and restrictions.
The WindProven Limited Wind Warranty is an industry-first: 15-year limited wind warranty with no maximum wind speed limitation. In order to qualify for WindProven Limited Wind Warranty coverage, you must install GAF LayerLock-labeled shingles and at least four (4) qualifying GAF Accessory Products, including GAF Ridge Cap Shingles, GAF Starter Strip Shingles, and a GAF Roof Deck Protection Product, plus your choice of either a GAF Leak Barrier Product or GAF Attic Ventilation Product. Visit gaf.com/LRS for a complete list of qualifying GAF Shingles and Accessory Products.
The WindProven Limited Wind Warranty provides coverage for your LayerLock-labeled shingles ONLY. The WindProven Limited Wind Warranty does not cover any GAF Accessory Products. The remedy provided in the event of a claim is reimbursement for the reasonable costs of replacing blown-off or damaged shingles and hand-sealing any unsealed shingles. See GAF Roofing System Limited Warranty for complete coverage and restrictions.