About Timberline UHDZ® (Ultra High Definition) Shingles

For homeowners ready to go beyond their expectations, we’ve introduced Timberline UHDZ® Shingles — the premium laminate shingle from GAF. They feature our patent-pending Dual Shadow Line for dramatic sunset shadows all day long, offer the 30-year StainGuard Plus PRO™ Limited Warranty against blue-green algae discoloration1, and GAF Master Elite® contractors2 can offer 30 years of workmanship coverage when they install a qualifying GAF roofing system with Timberline UHDZ® shingles and register a Golden Pledge Limited Warranty.3


This product can be used to comply with certain FORTIFIED Roof™ requirements. Visit gaf.com/fortified and current FORTIFIED Home™ Standard available at fortifiedhome.org for details. Applicable in the U.S. only.

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130-year StainGuard Plus PRO™ Algae Protection Limited Warranty against blue-green algae discoloration is available only on products sold in packages bearing the StainGuard Plus PRO™ logo. See GAF Shingle & Accessory Limited Warranty for complete coverage and restrictions.
2Contractors 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.
330-year misapplication coverage term applies only to single-family detached residences owned by individual(s). For all other properties, misapplication coverage term is 25 years. A qualifying GAF roofing system consists of Timberline UHDZ® shingles and 5 qualifying GAF accessory products. Qualifying GAF accessory products include: (1) ridge cap shingles; (2) attic ventilation; (3) starter strip shingles; (4) roof deck protection; and (5) leak barrier. See GAF Golden Pledge® Limited Warranty for complete coverage and restrictions. Visit gaf.com/LRS for qualifying GAF products.

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Features and Benefits

If you’re passionate about your home, Timberline UHDZ® Shingles were designed with you in mind. Richer colors. Deeper dimensions. Better warranty coverage against blue-green algae discoloration.1 It’s the most beautiful shingle we offer in its class.

130-year StainGuard Plus PRO™ Algae Protection Limited Warranty against blue-green algae discoloration is available only on products sold in packages bearing the StainGuard Plus PRO™ logo. See GAF Shingle & Accessory Limited Warranty for complete coverage and restrictions.
415-year WindProven™ Limited Wind Warranty on GAF Shingles with LayerLock™ Technology requires the use of GAF Starter Strips, Roof Deck Protection, Ridge Cap Shingles, and Leak Barrier or Attic Ventilation. See GAF Roofing System Limited Warranty for complete coverage and restrictions Visit gaf.com/LRS for qualifying GAF products.For installations not eligible for the WindProven™ Limited Wind Warranty, see GAF Shingle & Accessory Limited Warranty for complete coverage and restrictions.

Warranties & Technologies

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StainGuard Plus PRO™ Algae Protection Limited Warranty

Timberline UHDZ® Shingles have a 30-year Stainguard Plus PRO™ Limited Warranty against blue-green algae discoloration,¹ and have 10% more GAF time-release algae-fighting technology than our StainGuard Plus™-labeled shingles.
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WindProven™ Limited Wind Warranty

When installed with the required combination of four qualifying GAF accessories, GAF shingles with LayerLock® technology qualify for the WindProven™ Limited Wind Warranty with no maximum wind speed limitation.2
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Layerlock® Technology

The StrikeZone® nailing area provides up to 99.9% nailing accuracy. It's so easy to hit that a roofer placed 999 out of 1,000 nails correctly in our test.³
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DuraGrip Adhesive

Dura Grip™ Adhesive helps protect your roof from winds and wind-driven rain. When combined with LayerLock™ Technology and the required combination of four qualifying GAF Accessories, it helps provide the holding power behind the WindProven™ Limited Wind Warranty*
¹30-year StainGuard Plus PRO™ Algae Protection Limited Warranty against blue-green algae discoloration is available only on products sold in packages bearing the StainGuard Plus PRO™ logo. See GAF Shingle & Accessory Limited Warranty for complete coverage and restrictions.
²15-year WindProven™ Limited Wind Warranty on Timberline® Shingles with LayerLock® Technology requires the use of GAF Starter Strips, Roof Deck Protection, Ridge Cap Shingles, and Leak Barrier or Attic Ventilation. See GAF Roofing System Limited Warranty for complete coverage and restrictions Visit gaf.com/LRS for qualifying GAF products. For installations not eligible for the WindProven Limited Wind Warranty, see GAF Shingle & Accessory Limited Warranty for complete coverage and restrictions.
³ Results based on study conducted by Home Innovation Research Labs, an independent research lab, comparing installation of Timberline HD® Shingles to Timberline HDZ® Shingles on a 16-square roof deck using standard 4-nail nailing pattern under controlled laboratory conditions. Actual results may vary.
*15-year WindProven™ Limited Wind Warranty on Timberline® Shingles with LayerLock™ Technology requires the use of GAF Starter Strips, Roof Deck Protection, Ridge Cap Shingles, and Leak Barrier or Attic Ventilation. See GAF Roofing System Limited Warranty for complete coverage and restrictions Visit gaf.com/LRS for qualifying GAF products. For installations not eligible for the WindProven Limited Wind Warranty, see GAF Shingle & Accessory Limited Warranty for complete coverage and restrictions.
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Unique aesthetic and strong warranties

Get ready to go beyond your expectations with Timberline UHDZ® shingles. These ultra high definition shingles provide richer color, advanced algae protection and innovate technology to look beautiful and help provide protection.
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Unrivaled beauty and dimension

Our unique, patented Dual Shadow Line gives the Timberline UHDZ® shingle a thicker, ultra-dimensional wood-shake look than our Timberline HDZ® shingles, for a deep, rich look unique to our premium laminate shingle.
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Get the Timberline UHDZ® brochure

Get the whole Timberline UHDZ® story when you download our brochure. See all available colors in place on a wide variety of home styles, and learn how Timberline UHDZ® shingles play a vital role in creating a complete GAF roofing system.
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Timberline Solar®

Timberline Solar® ES 2 energy shingles generate clean solar energy directly from the shingle without needing solar panels. Timberline Solar® ES 2 shingles are also compatible with any GAF Timberline® collection asphalt shingle, including Timberline UHDZ®. It’s a Timberline® roof. With solar energy. It’s that simple.
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Specs & Codes

Specifications
(All Dimensions Are Nominal)
Pieces/Square 64
Bundles/Square 3
Nails/Square¹ 256
Exposure 5 5/8"
Dimensions 13 1/4" x 39 3/8"
Applicable Standards & Protocols
  • Fire - UL Listed to ANSI/UL 790 Class A
  • Wind - ASTM D7158, Class H
  • Wind - ASTM D3161, Class F
  • National - ASTM D3018, Type 1
  • National - ASTM D3462**
  • National - Classified in accordance with ICC-ES AC438
  • Regional - Miami-Dade County Product Control Approved***
  • Regional - State of Florida Approved
  • Regional - Texas Department of Insurance Listed
  • Regional - ICC-ES ESR- 1475****
  • Regional - ICC-ES ESR- 3267
  • Regional - CSA A123.5******
  • Passes UL 2218 Impact-Resistance Test with Class 3 Rating
**ASTM D3462 - Periodically tested by independent and internal labs to ensure compliance with ASTM D3462 at time of manufacture. Applies to only some plants that make Royal Sovereign® Shingles and Marquis WeatherMax® Shingles. Applies to White only for Royal Sovereign® Shingles.
***Miami-Dade County Product Control Approved - Applies to some plants only that make Timberline® UHDZ™ Shingles, Royal Sovereign® Shingles and Marquis WeatherMax® Shingles. Applies to White only for Royal Sovereign® Shingles.
****ICC-ES ESR- 1475 - Applies to some plants only that make Royal Sovereign® Shingles and Marquis WeatherMax® Shingles. Applies to White only for Royal Sovereign® Shingles.
******CSA A123.5 - Applies to some plants only that make Timberline HDZ®, Timberline® NS, and Timberline AS II®.

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Parts of a GAF roofing system

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A pictorial representation of the layers of a GAF roofing system, highlighting the ridge cap shingles, the finishing touch that helps defend against leaks at the hips and ridges.

Ridge cap shingles

The finishing touch that helps defend against leaks at the hips and ridges.
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Attic ventilation

Helps to reduce attic moisture and heat.
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Rooftop accessories

Specialty roofing accessories designed to enhance the performance of your roofing system.
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Starter strip shingles

Helps to guard against shingle blow-offs.
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Roof deck protection

Helps shield the roof deck from moisture infiltration.
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Leak barrier

Helps prevent leaks caused by wind-driven rain and ice dams.
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