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Roof Warranty Options

Roof Warranty

In order to qualify for SureStartTM PLUS extended warranty coverage, the roof system must be installed by a contractor with an up-to-date ShingleMasterTM or SELECT Shingle Roofer credential, and must be meeting Integrity Roof SystemTM requirements.

ShingleMasters can offer 3-Star and 4-Star Coverage. SELECT Shingle Roofers can offer all three levels of SureStart PLUS.

GAF-ELK Warranty

Comparison Guide

STANDARD

Shingle Warranty

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BETTER

GAF-Elk System Warranty

Roof Warranty

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BEST

GAF-Elk System Warranty

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Material

Defect Coverage*

100% Coverage Period

3 yrs., 5 yrs., or 10 yrs.

15 yrs.

Most Shingles

50 yrs.

Lifetime

Shingles

15 yrs.

Most Shingles

50 yrs.

Lifetime

Shingles

Covers Roofing System?

No

Just Shingles

Yes

Entire System

Yes

Entire System

Cost Of Installation

Labor Included?

No

Only during non-prorated period

25 yrs. to

Lifetime

25 yrs. to

Lifetime

Workmanship Coverage* 100% Coverage Period

2 yrs.

Typical coverage

offered by Contractor

2 yrs.

Typical coverage

offered by Contractor

15 yrs.

Most Shingles

20 yrs.

Lifetime

Shingles

Coverage provided by GAF-Elk
Misapplication Of Flashings Covered?

2 yrs.

Typical coverage

offered by Contractor

2 yrs.

Typical coverage

offered by Contractor

15 yrs.

Most Shingles

20 yrs.

Lifetime

Shingles

Coverage provided by GAF-Elk

Installer Certified?
No
Yes
Yes
Tear-Off Costs Included?

(when required)

No

Yes

For material defects only

Yes
Disposal Costs Included?

(when required)

No
No
Yes
Problem Prevention Exclusive 40-Point

Factory Inspection?

No
No
Yes
Peace

of Mind

Bonus Wind Coverage

Up To 130 mph Category 3 Hurricane Wind Speed

Available?

No
Yes
Yes
Warranty Transferable?

Yes

Yes

Yes

Free Transfer?
Yes
Yes
Yes

Good

Housekeeping Protection?

Yes
Yes
Yes

* Check ltd. roof warranties for complete coverage and restrictions. Also note:

  • 50-year coverage period for material defects applies only to single family detached residences; for all other structures, coverage period is 15 years.
  • 20-year workmanship coverage applies only to single family detached residences; for all other structures, coverage is 15 years.
  • Installer certification is related only to installations covered by GAF-Elk system roof warranties.