When considering a new roof for your home, you're likely to have several questions about the durability, longevity, and coverage of the product you choose. GAF, a top manufacturer in the roofing industry, offers a range of high-quality roofing shingles with comprehensive warranties to give you peace of mind. Let's delve into the warranty coverage for GAF roof shingles.
GAF's warranties are designed to provide robust protection for your investment, ensuring that your roof performs and maintains its appearance over time. The warranty coverage can vary based on the specific product line and the type of GAF roofing shingles you choose.
GAF's Lifetime Limited Warranty
Many GAF roofing shingles come with a base option of the Lifetime Limited Warranty. This warranty covers manufacturing defects for the lifetime of the residential roof, provided that the roof is installed by a GAF factory-certified contractor.
This warranty includes a non-prorated period of up to 50 years, which means replacement costs are fully covered during this time. After the 50-year period, GAF will prorate the cost of replacement based on the remaining lifetime of the shingles.
WindProven Warranty
The WindProven Warranty is a part of the Lifetime Limited Warranty and provides additional coverage for wind damage. This warranty level can increase the wind resistance coverage up to Class H, which protects your roof against wind speeds up to 150 mph.
To activate the WindProven Warranty, the roof must be installed by a GAF factory-certified contractor, and all components in the GAF roofing system must be used. GAF offers different WindProven coverage levels based on the product line's wind resistance rating.
StainGuard® Protection Warranty
GAF's StainGuard Protection Warranty provides coverage against blue-green algae growth, which can occur in humid and moist environments. This warranty is offered on select product lines, ensuring you'll have a clean and algae-resistant roof for years to come.
The StainGuard Protection Warranty is activated when your GAF roof is installed by a factory-certified contractor and includes a non-prorated period, similar to the Lifetime Limited Warranty. After this period, algae-resistant performance is covered for the remaining lifetime of the shingles.
GAF's Smart Choice® Protection Period
GAF offers an extended protection period called the Smart Choice Protection Period for roofs installed by a certified GAF Master Elite® contractor. This period extends the non-prorated coverage of the Lifetime Limited Warranty up to 50 years, ensuring that you're covered for longer without any prorated costs.
The Smart Choice Protection Period also includes an extended coverage period for labor costs, providing further assurance that any necessary repairs will be covered for a more extended period.
Choosing GAF roofing shingles not only ensures you're investing in a durable and attractive product but also provides you with comprehensive warranty coverage to protect your home. Always consult with a GAF factory-certified contractor to ensure your warranty is fully activated and that your new roof meets the highest quality standards.
