Choose The Right Shingle Warranty
No one offers you more warranty choices for your new roof than GAF-Elk! To help you select the right warranty, the chart below summarizes the key provisions of each GAF-Elk warranty. |
GAF-ELK Warranty Comparison Guide |
STANDARD
Shingle Warranty |
BETTER
GAF-Elk System Warranty |
BEST
GAF-Elk System Warranty |
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Material Defect Coverage* |
100% Coverage Period |
3 yrs., 5 yrs., or 10 yrs. |
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Covers Roofing System? |
No (Just Shingles) |
Yes (Entire System) |
Yes (Entire System) |
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Cost Of Installation Labor Included? |
No (Only during non-pro-rated period) |
25 yrs. to Lifetime |
25 yrs. to Lifetime |
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Workmanship Coverage* |
100% Coverage Period |
2 yrs. (Typical coverage offered by Contractor) |
2 yrs. (Typical coverage offered by Contractor) |
20 yrs. (Coverage provided by GAF-Elk) |
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Misapplication Of Flashings Covered? |
2 yrs. (Typical coverage offered by Contractor) |
2 yrs. (Typical coverage offered by Contractor) |
20 yrs. (Coverage provided by GAF-Elk) |
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Installer Certified? |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
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Tear-Off Costs Included? (when required) |
No |
Yes (For material defects only) |
Yes |
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Disposal Costs Included? (when required) |
No |
No |
Yes |
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Problem Prevention |
Exclusive 40-Point Factory Inspection? |
No |
No |
Yes |
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Peace of Mind |
Bonus Wind Coverage Up To 130 mph Category 3 Hurricane Wind Speed Available? |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
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Warranty Transferable? |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Free Transfer? |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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![]() Good Housekeeping Protection? |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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* Check ltd. warranties for complete coverage and restrictions. Also note:
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