GAF’s Timberline HDZ® architectural shingle sits at the top of America’s sales charts for a reason: it blends proven strength, striking curb appeal, and industry-leading warranties into a single roof system. Homeowners across Hampton Roads, Richmond, and Northeast North Carolina love going with the Timberline HDZ due to its wind durability and its affordable pricing. Making it a great shingle for those who reside in the Tidewater region. Every Timberline HDZ shingle carries a transferable Lifetime limited warranty that is further backed by the Good Housekeeping Seal, giving buyers an extra layer of confidence that their investment is protected for decades.

The majority of the shingles durability to harsh weather elements comes fromGAF’s innovative LayerLock® Technology. This locking design fuses the shingle’s common bond and creates the StrikeZone® nailing area—the widest across the industry. Installers in laboratory tests placed 999 of 1,000 nails accurately, a testament to both faster installation and a tighter, longer-lasting roof. GAF This engineered bond also enables GAF’s WindProven™ Limited Wind Warranty, the first warranty of its kind with no maximum wind-speed limitation when the shingles are installed with four qualifying GAF accessories, a major advantage in hurricane-susceptible Tidewater counties. GAF Even if the full WindProven system isn’t used, Timberline HDZ is independently rated to resist winds up to 130 mph and holds a UL Class A fire rating, the highest classification for flame resistance.

Timberline HDZ doesn’t just perform—it looks great doing it. The shingle’s High-Definition® color blends and dimensional wood-shake profile add instant curb appeal and can raise perceived home value. To keep that fresh-from-the-box vibrancy, GAF embeds StainGuard Plus™ time-release algae-fighting technology, which carries a 25-year limited warranty against blue-green algae discoloration—an especially valuable safeguard in Virginia’s humid climate.GAF An expanded palette—Charcoal, Weathered Wood, Pewter Gray, Barkwood, and more—means you can coordinate seamlessly with brick, stucco, or siding for a cohesive exterior design.

Behind the aesthetics, GAF’s Advanced Protection® Shingle Technology fine-tunes the asphalt-to-limestone ratio so the shingles use fewer raw materials without sacrificing strength. That weight optimization cuts down on transportation fuel, eases handling during installation, and ultimately lowers landfill waste when the roof is replaced years down the road.

Choosing Custom Home Improvements to install your Timberline HDZ roof ensures every one of these benefits is fully unlocked. Our factory certified crews install the complete GAF roofing system—underlayment, starter strip, ridge caps, and ventilation—so your roof delivers peak performance in lasting over time. Because we are a local company out of the Hampton Roads and Richmond area, we understand local wind codes, salt-air exposure, and heavy-rain microclimates, letting us tailor each project to real-world conditions. In short, Timberline HDZ offers the strength, beauty, and warranty coverage homeowners want, and our team delivers the precision craftsmanship that makes those features last.

†Lifetime refers to the length of warranty coverage provided and means as long as the original individual owner(s) of a single-family detached residence owns the property; see the GAF Shingle & Accessory Limited Warranty for complete coverage and restrictions.