GAF is North America’s largest roofing materials manufacturer, and offers more options for comprehensive warranty coverage than just about any other manufacturer. It’s not just a matter of picking and choosing through the different warranty options, however; to qualify for a particular type of warranty coverage, the roof system in question must have been installed by a certified GAF contractor with the proper certifications.
Standard Limited Product Warranty
This is the basic warranty offered by GAF. Unlike the other levels of warranty coverage, this warranty can be offered by anyone; in other words, as long as you buy GAF products, they will come with this level of warranty. The Standard Limited Product Warranty covers possible material defects in your roofing materials, with a maximum coverage period of 12 years, offers replacement of defective material on a prorated use basis, and is not transferable in the case of a change in ownership.
Integrated System Limited Warranty
The Integrated System Limited Warranty can only be offered by GAF Low-Slope Factory-Certified Contractors and has a maximum coverage period of 20 years. Covering only manufacturing defects in your roofing materials, this level of warranty protection includes full warranty replacement for any such defective material, and also covers the cost of labor to correct the problem. It is transferable to the next owner.
System Pledge™ Roof Guarantee
This level of warranty coverage is offered by GAF Certified Asphaltic Contractors, and covers both material defects and workmanship errors for up to 20 years. It includes full replacement for defective materials as well as the cost of labor, and is transferable should the property be sold.
Diamond Pledge™ No Dollar Limit Roof Guarantee
The Diamond Pledge™ warranty is GAF’s highest level of warranty coverage, and is only offered by GAF Master and Master Select™ Contractors. It provides full coverage, with an unlimited dollar amount, for both material defects and workmanship errors for up to 35 years. It is transferable in the case of a change of ownership, and under the WellRoof® Guarantee Extension program, the warranty’s coverage period can be extended by an additional 25% if the roof is maintained through the services of a GAF Certified Maintenance Professional.
Proper roof maintenance goes hand-in-hand with your warranty, as we’ll see in Part III.
