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GAF-Elk Shingle Warranty

GAF-Elk Warranty Comparison Guide*

GAF System Warranty

Material Defect Coverage

100% coverage period

20 yrs.(Most Shingles)

50 yrs.(Lifetime Shingles)

Covers roofing system?

Yes(Entire System)

Cost of installation labor included?

25 yrs.to Lifetime

Workmanship Coverage

100% coverage period

None

Misapplication of flashings covered?

Installer certified?

Yes
(Only GAF-Elk Certified™ or Master Elite® Contractors can install)

Tear-off costs included? (when required)

Yes
(For material defects only)

Disposal costs included? (when required)

Problem Prevention

Exclusive 40-point factory inspection?

Peace of Mind

"Maximum" wind coverage up to 130 mph Category 3 hurricane wind speed available?

Yes

Warranty transferable?

Yes

Free transfer?

Yes

Good Housekeeping Protection?

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-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.)

Owens Corning Warranty

Having your roof installed by an Owens Corning Platinum Preferred Contractor or an Owens Corning Preferred Contractor can have a big impact on your warranty coverage.

Product	Warranty Length	Non-Proration Period	Wind Warranty Coverage	Wind Resistance	Cost	Owens Corning Systems Required
Berkshire® Collection	Lifetime	50 Years	10 Years	110 MPH	Yes	Yes
Woodmoor® Collection	Lifetime	50 Years	10 Years	110 MPH	Yes	Yes
Woodcrest® Collection	Lifetime	50 Years	10 Years	90 MPH	Yes	Yes
WeatherGuard® HP Shingles	Lifetime	50 Years	10 Years	130 MPH	Yes	Yes
Duration® Premium Shingles	Lifetime	50 Years	15 Years	130 MPH	Yes	Yes
Duration® Shingles Designer Colors Collection	30 Years	20 Years	15 Years	110 MPH	Yes	Yes
Duration® Shingles	30 Years	20 Years	15 Years	110 MPH	Yes	Yes