Over 1 8 billion sq.
Gaf 50 year roof.
All shingles lose granules over time.
Golden pledge covers 100 of material defects for 50 years 20 years on 3 tab shingles.
They can handle all that a roof must endure such as freezing hail riotous winds slashing downpours and brutal heat waves.
Fifty year shingles will last that long in a more even and temperate climate as opposed to one with frequent storms possible natural disasters and high humidity.
Excess granule loss that harms appearance strength and durability.
However if the granule application process isn t correct due to the shingles or adhesive being the wrong temperature when granules are applied they might not properly.
Get automatic lifetime protection on your entire gaf roofing system when you install any gaf lifetime shingle and at least 3 qualifying gaf accessories you ll automatically get a lifetime limited warranty on your shingles and all qualifying gaf accessories.
The good news is that this problem usually occurs when the shingle warranty coverage is 100 i e before the proration begins standard 10 years system plus 50 years golden pledge 50 years for dimensional shingles.
See system plus limited warranty for complete coverage and restrictions.
By comparison 3 tab shingles will last around 10 15 years and mare require more repairs a long the way.
See gaf roofing system limited warranty for complete coverage and restrictions.
3 tab vs architectural shingles.
The system plus limited warranty provides all of the same coverage available in the gaf roofing system limited warranty but the smart choice protection period is extended from 10 years to 50 years and tear off is included when necessary.
However with quality installation it can last a good 18 22 years.
4 15 year windproven limited wind warranty on timberline hdz shingles requires the use of gaf starter strips roof deck protection ridge cap shingles and leak barrier or attic ventilation.
While 50 years is considered lifetime architectural shingles including gaf timberline hd shingles will not last this long.
Obviously occasional storms will not be a problem but if severe weather hits like a hurricane your 50 year shingles will probably take a beating.
In the 20 years that tpo has been in the field it s become the most popular product used for low slope roofing.
Are installed annually making up over 50 of single ply roofs being installed today.
The 50 year shingles have an advantage because upgraded materials are used in the manufacturing process.
Gaf s best warranty available only through a gaf master elite roofing contractor.
Difference between 20 year and 30 year shingles.