GAF Master Elite Contractor

The Roof Masters : A GAF Master-Elite® Roofer

When you invest in a new roof, you expect that roof to last. But sometimes there are issues that have arisen during the manufacturing or installation process that are not discovered until after your roof has been on your home for a while. Should a problem arise, the repair can be as expensive as your original roof, so understanding the different warranty options available to you before you purchase your new roof is vital.

There are a number of factors that warranty coverage may or may not provide protection for, dependent upon the warranty you have chosen.

  • Material Defect – is always covered for a limited period of time specific to each product.
  • Workmanship – may or may not be covered, dependent on the warranty selected and the roofing contractor who did the installation work.

GAF System Plus Ltd. Warranty:

GAF’s Better warranty, available through a GAF certified installer, System Plus covers 100% of material defects for 50 years, 20 years on 3-Tab shingles. It covers 100% of installation labor costs for the lifetime of the roof, 3-Tab shingles are only covered 25-30 years for labor costs. System Plus typically has the contractor providing 100% workmanship coverage for 2 years and also covers misapplication of certain flashings for that same 2 year period. Tear-off costs are covered if the original issue was a material defect.

GAF Golden Pledge Ltd. Warranty:

GAF’s Best warranty, available only through a GAF Master Elite Roofing Contractor. Golden Pledge covers 100% of material defects for 50 years, 20 years on 3-Tab shingles. It covers 100% of installation labor costs for the lifetime of the roof, 3-Tab shingles are only covered 25-30 years for labor costs. Golden Pledge provides 100% workmanship coverage for 25 years and also covers misapplication of certain flashings with coverage provided and backed by GAF. Tear-off and disposal costs are covered for both material defects and workmanship. This Warranty also looks for problem prevention with a 40 point factory inspection.