| Roof
Warranty Information
|
| GAF-Elk
Warranty
Comparison Guide |
|
STANDARD
Shingle Warranty |
|
BETTER
System Warranty |
|
BEST
Golden Pledge |
| |
Material
Defect Coverage* |
|
|
|
 |
100%
coverage period |
3,5,
or 10 yrs. |
20
yrs. (Most Shingles)
50 yrs. (LifetimeShingles) |
20
yrs. (Most Shingles)
50 yrs. (LifetimeShingles) |
|
Covers roofing system? |
No
(Just Shingles) |
Yes
(Entire System) |
Yes
(Entire System) |
|
Cost of installation labor
included?
|
No
(during non-prorated period) |
25
yrs. to Lifetime |
25
yrs. to Lifetime |
| |
Workmanship
Coverage* |
|
|
|
|
100%
coverage period
|
2
yrs.
(offered by contractor) |
2
yrs.
(offered by contractor) |
20
yrs.
(provided by GAF-Elk) |
|
Misapplication of flashings
covered?
|
2
yrs.
(offered by contractor)
|
2
yrs.
(offered by contractor)
|
20
yrs.
(provided by GAF-Elk) |
|
Installer certified?
|
No
(Anyone can install)
|
Yes
(Only GAF-Elk Master Elite® Contractors
can install) |
Yes
(Only GAF-Elk Master Elite® Contractors
can install) |
|
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 |
|
|
|
|
"Maximum"
wind coverage up to 130 mph Category 3 hurricane wind speed
available?
|
NO |
NO |
YES |
|
Warranty transferable? |
|
YES |
YES |
|
Free transfer? |
YES |
YES |
YES |
|
Good Housekeeping Protection?
|
YES |
YES
|
YES |
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* Review ltd. warranties for complete coverage and restrictions.
Also note:
•
50-year coverage period for
"lifetime" shingles applies only to single family
detached residences; for all other structures, coverage period
is 20 years
• Installer certification
is related only to installations covered by GAF-Elk system
warranties
• Maximum wind coverage
requires special installation
• The GAF-Elk Smart Choice®
Roof System Solution has earned the prestigious Good Housekeeping
Seal, which means that Good Housekeeping stands behind the
products in this system. (Refer to Good Housekeeping magazine
for its consumer protection policy.)
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