Learn about some of the strong warranty options that GAF offers
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Manufacturing Defect Coverage
Eligibility Requirements
None! Great coverage accompanies purchase of the product.
Installation of GAF Lifetime Shingles + At Least 3 Qualifying Accessory Products*
GAF Lifetime1 Shingles
Lifetime1
Lifetime1
Manufacturing Defect Coverage
GAF Accessories1
40 years
Lifetime1
Up-front (100%) Coverage Period
10 years
10 years
Covers Roofing System?
No
Yes
(All GAF products)
Cost of Installation Labor Included?
10 years
10 years
Workmanship Coverage
Misapplication of GAF Products and Covered Flashings?
No3
No3
Contractor Certified?2
No
(Anyone can install)
No
(Anyone can install)
Warranty Transferrable for Free?
Yes
Yes
Wind Warranty Term
15 Years
15 Years
Peace of Mind
Maximum Wind Speed Coverage
130 mph with Special Installation5
Non-LayerLock-labeled
shingles: 130 mph with
Special Installation5
LayerLock-labeled shingles:
WINDPROVEN Limited Wind Warranty: No maximum wind speed limitation!
5 Requires installation of
LayerLock-labeled shingles (4 nails per shingle) + At Least 4 Qualifying Accessory Products including Starter Strip Shingles (Eaves & Rakes), Ridge Cap Shingles, Roof Deck Protection and choice of Attic Ventilation or Leak Barrier.
Algae Protection
30-Year StainGuard Plus PRO™ or
20-Year StainGuard Plus™ Algae Protection
Limited Warranty4 with 10-year non-prorated
Smart Choice® Protection Period. Coverage only
available on appropriately labeled products.