Roof Warranty Information

  • GAF Ltd. Warranty Comparison Guide*

  • BASE

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  • SYSTEMS PLUS

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  • GOLDEN PLEDGE

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Material Defect Coverage*

  • 100% coverage period

  • 10 yrs.
    (3 or 5 yrs. on 3-tab shingles)

  • 50 yrs.
    (20 yrs. on 3-tab shingles)

  • 50 yrs.(20 yrs. on 3-tab shingles)

  • Covers roofing system?

  • Yes, system coverage is available

  • Yes, covers entire system

  • Yes, covers entire system

  • Cost of installation labor included?

  • 10 yrs.
    (3 or 5 yrs. on 3-tab shingles)

  • Lifetime
    (25 or 30 yrs. on 3-tab shingles)

  • Lifetime
    (25 or 30 yrs. on 3-tab shingles)

Workmanship Coverage*

  • 100% coverage period

  • None

  • 2 yrs.
    (Typical coverage offered by contractor)

  • 25 yrs.
    (20 yrs. on 3-tab shingles)
    (Coverage provided and backed by GAF)

  • Misapplication of certain flashings covered?

  • No

  • 2 yrs.
    (Typical coverage offered by contractor)

  • 25 yrs.
    (20 yrs. on 3-tab shingles)
    (Coverage provided and backed by GAF)

  • Installer certified?

  • No
    (Anyone can install)

  • Yes

  • Yes

  • Tear-off costs included? (when necessary)

  • No

  • Yes
    (For material defects only)

  • Yes
    (For material defects or workmanship)

  • Disposal costs included? (when necessary)

  • No

  • No

  • Yes
    (For material defects or workmanship)

Peace of Mind*

  • “Maximum” wind coverage up to 130 mph Category 3 hurricane wind speed available?

  • Yes
    (Not available for 3-tab shingles)

  • Yes
    (Not available for 3-tab shingles)

  • Yes
    (Not available for 3-tab shingles)

  • Warranty transferable?

  • Yes

  • Yes

  • Yes

  • Free transfer?

  • Yes

  • Yes

  • Yes

  • Good Housekeeping protection?

  • Yes

  • Yes

  • Yes