Warranty Information
Timberline Shingles
Base Warranty
Eligibility
None! Great coverage accompanies purchase of the product.
Term
Lifetime***
Protection Period
10 Years
Algae Term
- 10 Years for StainGuard-Labeled Shingles
- 25 Years for StainGuard Plus-Labeled Shingles and Ridge Cap Shingles
Wind Term
15 Years
Maximum Wind Speed Coverage
130 mph with Special Installation****
Tear-Off
Not Covered
Disposal
Not Covered
Workmanship
Not Covered
Warranty PDF
Good Warranty
Eligibility
Installation of GAF Shingles + At Least 3 Qualifying Accessory Products*
Term
Lifetime***
Protection Period
10 Years
Algae Term
- 10 Years for StainGuard-Labeled Shingles
- 25 Years for StainGuard Plus-Labeled Shingles and Ridge Cap Shingles
Wind Term
15 Years
Maximum Wind Speed Coverage
WINDPROVEN Limited Wind Warranty: No maximum wind speed limitation! ****
Tear-Off
Not Covered
Disposal
Not Covered
Workmanship
Not Covered
Warranty PDF
Better Warranty
Eligibility
- Installation of GAF Shingles + At Least 3 Qualifying Accessory Products*
- Installed by GAF Certified or Master Elite Roofing Contractor**
Term
Lifetime***
Protection Period
50 Years
Algae Term
- 10 Years for StainGuard-Labeled Shingles
- 25 Years for StainGuard Plus-Labeled Shingles and Ridge Cap Shingles
Wind Term
15 Years
Maximum Wind Speed Coverage
WINDPROVEN Limited Wind Warranty: No maximum wind speed limitation! ****
Tear-Off
Covered (when necessary)
Disposal
Not Covered
Workmanship
Not Covered
Warranty PDF
Best Warranty
Eligibility
- Installation of GAF Shingles + At Least 4 Qualifying Accessory Products*
- Installed by Master Elite Roofing Contractor**
Term
Lifetime***
Protection Period
50 Years
Algae Term
- 10 Years for StainGuard-Labeled Shingles
- 25 Years for StainGuard Plus-Labeled Shingles and Ridge Cap Shingles
Wind Term
15 Years
Maximum Wind Speed Coverage
WINDPROVEN Limited Wind Warranty: No maximum wind speed limitation! ****
Tear-Off
Covered (when necessary)
Disposal
Covered (when necessary)
Workmanship
10 Years
Warranty PDF
Ultimate Warranty
Eligibility
- Installation of GAF Shingles + At Least 5 Qualifying Accessory Products*
- Installed by GAF Master Elite Roofing Contractor**
Term
Lifetime***
Protection Period
50 Years
Algae Term
- 10 Years for StainGuard-Labeled Shingles
- 25 Years for StainGuard Plus-Labeled Shingles and Ridge Cap Shingles
Wind Term
15 Years
Maximum Wind Speed Coverage
WINDPROVEN Limited Wind Warranty: No maximum wind speed limitation! ****
Tear-Off
Covered (when necessary)
Disposal
Covered (when necessary)
Workmanship
25 Years
Warranty PDF
Qualifying Shingles
- Timberline HDZ Shingles
- Timberline HD Shingles
- Timberline HDZ RS+ Shingles
- Timberline HDZ RS Shingles
- Timberline NS Shingles
- Timberline AH Shingles
- Timberline AS II Shingles
- Timberline CS Shingles
Warranty Notes
*
Qualifying accessory product requirements apply based on selected warranty tier.
**
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 warranty length 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 GAF Starter Strip Products
installed at the eaves and rakes.
Special Installation for all other GAF Shingles requires:
- 6 nails per shingle
- 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 installed in strict accordance with the applicable ridge cap shingle application instructions.
For installations not eligible for the WindProven Limited Wind Warranty,
maximum wind speed coverage is:
- 130 mph with Special Installation
- 110 mph without Special Installation
*****
For installations not eligible for the WindProven Limited Wind Warranty,
maximum wind speed coverage is:
- 130 mph with Special Installation
- 110 mph without Special Installation
Designer Shingles
Base Warranty
Eligibility
None! Great coverage accompanies purchase of the product.
Term
Lifetime***
Protection Period
10 Years
Algae Term
- 10 Years for StainGuard-Labeled Shingles
- 25 Years for StainGuard Plus-Labeled Shingles and Ridge Cap Shingles
Wind Term
15 Years
Maximum Wind Speed Coverage
130 mph with Special Installation******
Tear-Off
Not Covered
Disposal
Not Covered
Workmanship
Not Covered
Warranty PDF
Good Warranty
Eligibility
Installation of GAF Shingles + At Least 3 Qualifying Accessory Products*
Term
Lifetime***
Protection Period
10 Years
Algae Term
- 10 Years for StainGuard-Labeled Shingles
- 25 Years for StainGuard Plus-Labeled Shingles and Ridge Cap Shingles
Wind Term
15 Years
Maximum Wind Speed Coverage
130 mph with Special Installation*****
Tear-Off
Not Covered
Disposal
Not Covered
Workmanship
Not Covered
Warranty PDF
Better Warranty
Eligibility
- Installation of GAF Shingles + At Least 3 Qualifying Accessory Products*
- Installed by GAF Certified or Master Elite Roofing Contractor**
Term
Lifetime***
Protection Period
50 Years
Algae Term
- 10 Years for StainGuard-Labeled Shingles
- 25 Years for StainGuard Plus-Labeled Shingles and Ridge Cap Shingles
Wind Term
15 Years
Maximum Wind Speed Coverage
130 mph with Special Installation*****
Tear-Off
Covered (when necessary)
Disposal
Not Covered
Workmanship
Not Covered
Warranty PDF
Best Warranty
Eligibility
- Installation of GAF Shingles + At Least 4 Qualifying Accessory Products*
- Installed by GAF Master Elite Roofing Contractor**
Term
Lifetime***
Protection Period
50 Years
Algae Term
- 10 Years for StainGuard-Labeled Shingles
- 25 Years for StainGuard Plus-Labeled Shingles and Ridge Cap Shingles
Wind Term
15 Years
Maximum Wind Speed Coverage
130 mph with Special Installation*****
Tear-Off
Covered (when necessary)
Disposal
Covered (when necessary)
Workmanship
10 Years
Warranty PDF
Ultimate Warranty
Eligibility
- Installation of GAF Shingles + At Least 5 Qualifying Accessory Products*
- Installed by GAF Master Elite Roofing Contractor**
Term
Lifetime***
Protection Period
50 Years
Algae Term
- 10 Years for StainGuard-Labeled Shingles
- 25 Years for StainGuard Plus-Labeled Shingles and Ridge Cap Shingles
Wind Term
15 Years
Maximum Wind Speed Coverage
130 mph with Special Installation*****
Tear-Off
Covered (when necessary)
Disposal
Covered (when necessary)
Workmanship
30 Years
Warranty PDF
Qualifying Shingles
- Timberline UHD Shingles
- Timberline UHD RS Shingles
- Camelot II Shingles
- Glenwood Shingles
- Grand Canyon Shingles
- Grand Sequoia Shingles
- Grand Sequoia AS Shingles
- Grand Sequoia RS+ Shingles
- Grand Sequoia RS Shingles
- Slateline Shingles
- Woodland Shingles
Warranty Notes
*
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
- GAF Cobra Ventilation Products
This limited warranty does not cover:
- Low-slope membranes
- Master Flow Ventilation Products
- ShingleMatch Roof Accessory Paint
Please visit gaf.com for copies 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 warranty length 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 may differ from the original coverage
- Any remedy will be reduced to reflect the use received from the GAF Products
The amount of use is calculated by dividing:
- The number of months elapsed since installation to the date of claim
- By the number of months in the warranty term
For a Lifetime warranty:
- Years 11–40 are deemed to be 600 months
- Years 41 and beyond receive a 20% GAF contribution
*****
Special Installation:
Your GAF Shingles will be covered up to the maximum wind speed above ONLY if:
- Installed using 6 nails per shingle
- GAF Starter Strip Products are installed at the eaves and rakes
Your GAF Ridge Cap Shingles will be covered ONLY if installed in strict accordance
with the applicable ridge cap shingle application instructions.
Maximum Wind Speed Coverage without Special Installation is 110 mph.
Commercial and Multi-Family Properties Timberline Shingles
Base Warranty
Eligibility
None! Great coverage accompanies purchase of the product.
Term
40 Years
Protection Period
10 Years
Algae Term
- 10 Years for StainGuard-Labeled Shingles
- 25 Years for StainGuard Plus-Labeled Shingles and Ridge Cap Shingles
Wind Term
15 Years
Maximum Wind Speed Coverage
130 mph with Special Installation*****
Tear-Off
Not Covered
Disposal
Not Covered
Workmanship
Not Covered
Warranty PDF
Good Warranty
Eligibility
Installation of GAF Shingles + At Least 3 Qualifying Accessory Products*
Term
40 Years
Protection Period
10 Years
Algae Term
- 10 Years for StainGuard-Labeled Shingles
- 25 Years for StainGuard Plus-Labeled Shingles and Ridge Cap Shingles
Wind Term
15 Years
Maximum Wind Speed Coverage
WINDPROVEN Limited Wind Warranty: No maximum wind speed limitation! ****
Tear-Off
Not Covered
Disposal
Not Covered
Workmanship
Not Covered
Warranty PDF
Better Warranty
Eligibility
- Installation of GAF Shingles + At Least 3 Qualifying Accessory Products*
- Installed by GAF Certified or Master Elite Roofing Contractor**
Term
40 Years
Protection Period
20 Years
Algae Term
- 10 Years for StainGuard-Labeled Shingles
- 25 Years for StainGuard Plus-Labeled Shingles and Ridge Cap Shingles
Wind Term
15 Years
Maximum Wind Speed Coverage
WINDPROVEN Limited Wind Warranty: No maximum wind speed limitation! ****
Tear-Off
Covered (when necessary)
Disposal
Not Covered
Workmanship
Not Covered
Warranty PDF
Best Warranty
Eligibility
- Installation of GAF Shingles + At Least 4 Qualifying Accessory Products*
- Installed by GAF Master Elite Roofing Contractor**
Term
40 Years
Protection Period
20 Years
Algae Term
- 10 Years for StainGuard-Labeled Shingles
- 25 Years for StainGuard Plus-Labeled Shingles and Ridge Cap Shingles
Wind Term
15 Years
Maximum Wind Speed Coverage
WINDPROVEN Limited Wind Warranty: No maximum wind speed limitation! ****
Tear-Off
Covered (when necessary)
Disposal
Covered (when necessary)
Workmanship
10 Years
Warranty PDF
Ultimate Warranty
Eligibility
- Installation of GAF Shingles + At Least 5 Qualifying Accessory Products*
- Installed by GAF Master Elite Roofing Contractor**
Term
40 Years
Protection Period
20 Years
Algae Term
- 10 Years for StainGuard-Labeled Shingles
- 25 Years for StainGuard Plus-Labeled Shingles and Ridge Cap Shingles
Wind Term
15 Years
Maximum Wind Speed Coverage
WINDPROVEN Limited Wind Warranty: No maximum wind speed limitation! ****
Tear-Off
Covered (when necessary)
Disposal
Covered (when necessary)
Workmanship
25 Years
Warranty PDF
Qualifying Shingles
- Timberline HDZ Shingles
- Timberline HD Shingles
- Timberline HDZ RS+ Shingles
- Timberline HDZ RS Shingles
- Timberline NS Shingles
- Timberline AH Shingles
- Timberline AS II Shingles
- Timberline CS Shingles
Warranty Notes
*
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
- GAF Cobra Ventilation Products
This limited warranty does not cover:
- Low-slope membranes
- Master Flow Ventilation Products
- ShingleMatch Roof Accessory Paint
Please visit 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.
****
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 may be different than that provided during the Smart Choice Protection Period
- Any remedy will be reduced to reflect the use received from your GAF Products
The amount of use is calculated by dividing:
- The number of months elapsed since installation to the date of claim
- By the number of months in the warranty term
For a Lifetime warranty:
- Years 11–40 are deemed to be 600 months
- Years 41 and beyond receive a 20% GAF contribution
*****
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
- GAF Starter Strip Products are installed at the eaves and rakes
Special Installation for all other GAF Shingles requires:
- 6 nails per shingle
- GAF Starter Strip Products installed at the eaves and rakes
Your GAF Ridge Cap Shingles will be covered ONLY if installed in strict accordance with the applicable ridge cap shingle application instructions.
For installations not eligible for the WindProven Limited Wind Warranty:
- Maximum Wind Speed Coverage is 130 mph with Special Installation
- Maximum Wind Speed Coverage is 110 mph without Special Installation