Gaf produces timberline shingles at several plant locations across the country and uses a different process to manufacture these products at each site.

Timberline shingles 30 year warranty. In our environment a typical 30 year shingle can be expected to last approximately 15 20 years. On 3 tab shingles workmanship coverage 100 coverage period. Defective shingles we purchased the the gaf timberline 30 year warranty shingles. The silver pledge covers a wider range of gaf shingles and has a 100 percent coverage for the whole roofing system as well as lifetime coverage for 50 years for labor costs.

The 30 year shingles are covered by the manufacturer for any defects that occur before and after the shingles are laid on the roof. On 3 tab shingles lifetime 25 or 30 yrs. I have been trying to negotiate with gaf to replace the shingles and pay fora portion of the labor. The golden pledge limited warranty provides all of the same coverage available in the silver pledge limited warranty but the workmanship coverage lasts for 20 25 or 30 years depending on the type of shingles you choose to install.

On 3 tab shingles coverage provided and backed by gaf. Try ten years over 11 000. But after that many warranties cover only a dwindling percentage of the cost. That s one of the big misconceptions in the roofing marketplace.

Although your shingles may be covered by a 30 or 40 year warranty most of these long term warranties are prorated after the first few years. For instance in a climate with four distinct seasons including all the usual precipitation a 30 year shingle might last up to 20 years if you commit to maintenance and inspections. Gaf silver pledge ltd. Otherwise it might breakdown in under 15 years and there goes your investment.

3 tab shingles on the other hand have labor costs covered for 25 30 years and 20 year coverage on material defects. 3 or 5 yrs. On 3 tab shingles lifetime 25 or 30 yrs. See golden pledge limited warranty for complete coverage and restrictions.

That is why it is so important for homeowners to understand the product being used on their house and the warranty that comes with it. Typical coverage offered by contractor 25 yrs. Premature cracking gaf timberline shingles which are marketed as 30 and 40 year shingles are asphalt shingles that use a fiberglass material as a base. If it s not cared for properly that 30 year shingle will only last 12 to 15 years.

In order to get the silver pledge you must have hired a gaf master elite roofing contractor. The expected service life of a 30 year product if properly cared for is approximately 25 years. This doesn t mean they will cover the usual wear and tear a roof receives over harsh winter months and blazing summer seasons. And the manufacturers know that their warranties are so watered down they have very little call back.

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