GAF Warranty Levels
GAF is North America’s largest roofing product manufacturer, and it offers a number of warranties on its products, including:
- Shingles and Accessories Limited Warranty
- Roofing System Limited Warranty
- System Plus Limited Warranty
- Silver Pledge™ Limited Warranty
- Golden Pledge® Limited Warranty
All warranty levels include a 25-lifetime shingles warranty term depending on the materials chosen.
Shingle and Accessories Limited Warranty
GAF’s Shingle and Accessories Limited Warranty provides limited warranty coverage for qualifying manufacturing defects in shingles and accessories, subject to applicable warranty terms. This warranty is versatile, with coverage durations ranging from 10 to 40 years, depending on the products you select. Here’s what this warranty entails:
Eligibility Requirements
- The Shingle and Accessories Limited Warranty is available with the purchase of GAF shingles and does not require any additional eligibility criteria. This means coverage is available for qualifying products, subject to the applicable warranty terms and requirements.
Coverage Details
- 5-10 Years of Smart Choice Protection: The Smart Choice® Protection Period is a component of this warranty that provides non-prorated coverage for the first five to ten years, which means during the applicable Smart Choice® Protection Period, eligible claims may qualify for coverage as described in the applicable GAF warranty terms.
- Failure to Seal: May provide coverage for qualifying failure-to-seal conditions, subject to warranty terms.
- Blow-offs: May provide coverage for qualifying blow-off conditions, subject to warranty terms.
- Wind Damage: May provide coverage for qualifying wind-related conditions up to applicable wind speed limits specified in the warranty, with coverage extending to specific wind speed limits based on the installation and product type.
- Algae Discoloration: May provide algae discoloration coverage for qualifying products, subject to warranty terms, a common issue in humid environments.
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Roofing System Limited Warranty
The GAF Roofing System Limited Warranty provides limited warranty coverage for qualifying GAF shingles and accessories, subject to applicable warranty terms. Designed to provide warranty coverage for qualifying roofing components, this warranty provides warranty coverage for qualifying roofing components subject to applicable terms and conditions. Here’s a detailed overview of what this warranty includes:
Eligibility Requirements
- Eligibility for the Roofing System Limited Warranty requires the installation of GAF Lifetime Shingles along with at least three qualifying GAF accessories. This is required to qualify for the available warranty coverage.
Coverage Details
- All coverage included in the Shingle and Accessories Limited Warranty.
- 10-20 Years of Smart Choice Protection: The Smart Choice® Protection Period is a component of this warranty that provides non-prorated coverage for the first 10 to 20 years, which means during the applicable Smart Choice® Protection Period, eligible claims may qualify for non-prorated coverage as described in the applicable GAF warranty terms.
- Enhanced Wind Warranty: May provide additional qualifying wind-related coverage, subject to warranty terms for wind-related damages, featuring protection for specific wind speeds based on the combination of products installed.
System Plus Limited Warranty
The System Plus Limited Warranty provides warranty coverage for qualifying shingles and accessories, subject to applicable warranty terms. This warranty commences immediately upon installation, offering coverage for the applicable warranty period, subject to warranty terms and conditions. Here’s a detailed look at what this warranty offers:
Eligibility Requirements
- To be eligible for the System Plus Limited Warranty, homeowners must install GAF Lifetime Shingles along with at least three qualifying GAF accessories. This combination is required to qualify for available warranty coverage.
- The installation must also be completed by a GAF Certified or Master Elite Roofing Contractor.
Coverage Details
- All coverage included in the Roofing System Limited Warranty.
- 20-50 Years of Smart Choice Protection: The Smart Choice® Protection Period is a component of this warranty that provides non-prorated coverage for the first 20 to 50 years, which means during the applicable Smart Choice® Protection Period, eligible claims may qualify for non-prorated coverage as described in the applicable GAF warranty terms.
- Tear-Off: costs may be covered when applicable under the terms of the warranty
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Silver Pledge™ Limited Warranty
The Silver Pledge™ Limited Warranty provides additional warranty coverage options for your roofing system, covering both GAF shingles and essential roofing components. This warranty is designed to provide additional warranty coverage for qualifying roofing components by offering up to 50 years of coverage against manufacturing defects, subject to applicable warranty terms and conditions. Here’s an in-depth look at what this warranty includes:
Eligibility Requirements
- To qualify for the Silver Pledge™ Limited Warranty, homeowners must install GAF Lifetime Shingles in conjunction with at least three GAF qualifying accessories. Additionally, the installation must be performed by a GAF Master Elite® Contractor as required by the warranty program.
Coverage Details
- All coverage included in the System Plus Limited Warranty.
- 20-50 Year Smart Choice® Protection Period: Offers non-prorated coverage for the initial 20-50 years, eligible claims may qualify for non-prorated coverage as described in the applicable warranty terms for defective products, including labor. Coverage is subject to the applicable warranty terms, conditions, and limitations.
- 50-Year Manufacturing Defects Coverage: Provides coverage for qualifying manufacturing defects, subject to applicable warranty terms and limitations.
- Enhanced Wind Coverage: May provide coverage for qualifying wind-related conditions, subject to applicable warranty terms, including coverage for specific wind speeds based on the combination of products installed, subject to applicable wind coverage provisions in the warranty.
- Algae Discoloration Coverage: May provide algae discoloration coverage for qualifying products, subject to applicable warranty terms.
Golden Pledge® Limited Warranty
The Golden Pledge® Limited Warranty represents GAF’s highest available warranty tier offered by GAF, providing expanded warranty coverage options for GAF Lifetime Shingles and all necessary roofing components. This warranty may provide coverage for qualifying manufacturing defects for the applicable warranty period, subject to warranty terms, conditions, and limitations. Here’s a comprehensive overview of this premier warranty:
Eligibility Requirements
- To be eligible for the Golden Pledge® Limited Warranty, homeowners must have GAF Lifetime Shingles installed along with at least three qualifying GAF accessories. Most importantly, the installation must be performed by a GAF Master Elite® Contractor, as required by the warranty program.
Coverage Details
- All coverage included in the Silver Pledge™ Limited Warranty.
- 20-50 Smart Choice® Protection Period: Eligible claims may qualify for non-prorated coverage during the applicable Smart Choice® Protection Period, subject to warranty terms, including labor, for the first 20 years. Coverage is subject to applicable warranty terms and conditions during the critical early years of your roof’s life.
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Do You Need Roofing Materials That Come With a Warranty?
A warranty is a written guarantee from the manufacturer that says the manufacturer will repair or replace your roofing products within a certain period of time. While roof performance varies based on installation, maintenance, environmental conditions, and other factors, a warranty may provide coverage for certain qualifying issues, subject to applicable warranty terms, which may provide coverage for certain qualifying issues under the applicable warranty terms.
The Benefits of Working With a GAF Master Elite Contractor
Working with a GAF Master Elite® Contractor may provide access to additional warranty options and contractor qualifications established by GAF.
First and foremost, partnering with a Master Elite contractor may provide access to additional warranty options available through GAF, including warranty options available through the GAF Master Elite® program and the Golden Pledge® Limited Warranty. This opportunity provides access to warranty options that may not be available through non-certified installers that is otherwise unavailable to non-certified installers.
Furthermore, the designation of a Master Elite contractor is indicates that the contractor has met GAF’s Master Elite® program requirements in handling GAF roofing materials. These contractors must meet stringent requirements and must meet ongoing program requirements established by GAF, helping homeowners understand available warranty options that their new roof will be installed by a contractor that meets GAF’s Master Elite® program requirements.
By choosing a GAF Master Elite contractor, your installation is performed by a contractor that meets GAF’s Master Elite® program requirements by skilled professionals committed to outstanding results, subject to applicable warranty terms and conditions.
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If you’re ready to learn more about available roofing and warranty options with a GAF roofing system, don’t wait to contact New View Roofing. Our team of GAF Master Elite® Contractors is here to answer all your questions about the variety of GAF warranties available. We are committed to providing roofing and warranty information to help homeowners evaluate available options.
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