Warranty Selection Guide
| GAF Warranty
Comparison Guide |
 Standard |
 Better |
 Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Material Defect Coverage* | |||
| 100% coverage period | 3, 5, or 10 yrs. | 20 yrs. (Most Shingles) 50 yrs. (Lifetime Shingles) |
20 yrs. (Most Shingles) 50 yrs. (Lifetime Shingles) |
| Covers roofing system? | No (Just Shingles) |
Yes (Entire System) |
Yes (Entire System) |
| Cost of installation labor included? | 3, 5, or 10 yrs. | 25 yrs. to Lifetime | 25 yrs. to Lifetime |
| Workmanship Coverage* | |||
| 100% coverage period | None | None | 20 yrs. (provided by GAF) |
| Misapplication of flashings covered? | No | No | 20 yrs. (provided by GAF) |
| Installer certified? | No (Anyone can install) |
Yes (Only GAF Certified™ or Master Elite® Contractors can install) |
Yes (Only GAF 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 | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty transferable? | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Free transfer? | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Good Housekeeping Protection? | Yes | Yes | Yes |
* 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 system warranties
- Maximum wind coverage requires special installation
- The GAF 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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