Roof Warranty Packages
A comparison between the different warranty options
Which GAF Warranty should I choose?
All GAF roofing shingles and qualifying accessories (the “GAF Products”) come with the great coverage provided by the GAF Shingle & Accessory Limited Warranty, and you don’t need to do anything at all to get it. In the event you experience a problem with your GAF Products caused by a manufacturing defect, this warranty is a great start. See GAF Shingle & Accessory Limited Warranty for complete coverage and restrictions.
Because of their unique factory-certified status, the roofs we install are eligible for special warranties – all backed by GAF’s financial clout as North America’s largest roof manufacturer.
After all, a warranty is only as good as the manufacturer that stands behind it. With a GAF roof, you know that you will be covered throughout the warranty period – without fail!
System Plus Warranty for Single Family homes
Detached Residences
- 50-year Non-Prorated Material Defect Protection
- Labor cost included
- Tear off included
- Protection applies to the entire GAF system
- Free transfer to next homeowner
System Plus Warranty for Buildings
Buildings
- 40 Years Warranty
- 20-year Non-Prorated Material Defect Protection
- Labor cost included
- Tear off included
- Protection applies to the entire GAF system
- Free transfer to next homeowner
How does this compare with other competitor’s warranty?
| “TYPICAL” Competitor’s Shingle Warranty | OUR Deluxe Warranty | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing Defect Coverage for Lifetime Shingles | ||
| Overall coverage period | Lifetime | Lifetime |
| Up-front 100% coverage period | Only 10 years | 50 years |
| Covers roofing system? | NO (just shungles) | YES (entire system) |
| Peace of Mind | ||
| Installer certified? | NO (Anyone can install) | YES |
| Tear-off cost included? (when necessary) | NO | YES |
| Warranty for free? | MAYBE | YES |
| Good Housekeeping protection | NO | YES |
Limited Warranty Comparison Guide
 SYSTEM PLUS LIMITED WARRANTY | |
|---|---|
| Eligibility Requirements | Installation of GAF Shingles + At Least 3 Qualifying Accessory Products* Installed by GAF Certified or Master Elite Roofing Contractor** |
| Warranty Term for GAF Shingles | Lifetime*** |
| Smart Choice Protection Period**** | 50 Years |
| Algae Warranty Term | 10 Years for StainGuard-Labeled Shingles or Ridge Cap Shingles |
| Wind Warranty Term | 15 Years |
| Maximum Wind Speed Coverage | 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 | Covered (when necessary) |
| Disposal | Not covered |
| Workmanship | Not covered |
* GAF Accessories 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 Cobra Ventilation Products. This limited warranty does not cover low-slope membranes, Master Flow Ventilation Products, or ShingleMatch Roof Accessory Paint. Please go to gaf.com for a copy of the limited warranties covering these products.
** Contractors enrolled in GAF factory certified contractor programs are independent contractors, not employees or agents of GAF.
*** 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.
*****For installations not eligible for the WindProven Limited Wind Warranty, Maximum Wind Speed Coverage is 130mph with Special Installation or 110mph without Special Installation.