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GAF Ltd. Warranty Comparison Guide* |
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Material Defect
Coverage*
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| 100% coverage
period |
10 yrs.
(3 or 5 yrs. on 3-tab shingles) |
50 yrs.
(20 yrs. on 3-tab shingles) |
50 yrs.
(20 yrs. on 3-tab shingles) |
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| Covers roofing
system? |
No, just shingles
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Yes, entire system
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Yes, entire system
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| Cost of
installation labor included? |
10 yrs.
(3 or 5 yrs. on 3-tab shingles) |
Lifetime
(25 or 30 yrs. on 3-tab shingles) |
Lifetime
(25 or 30 yrs. on 3-tab shingles) |
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Workmanship Coverage*
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| 100% coverage
period |
None
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2 yrs.
(Typical coverage offered by contractor) |
25 yrs.
(20 yrs. on 3-tab shingles) (Coverage provided and backed by GAF) |
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| Misapplication
of certain flashings covered? |
No
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2 yrs.
(Typical coverage offered by contractor) |
25 yrs.
(20 yrs. on 3-tab shingles) (Coverage provided and backed by GAF) |
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| Installer
certified? |
No
(Anyone can install) |
Yes
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Yes
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| Tear-off costs
included? (when necessary) |
No
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Yes
(For material defects only) |
Yes
(For material defects or workmanship) |
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| Disposal costs
included? (when necessary) |
No
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No
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Yes
(For material defects or workmanship) |
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| Exclusive
40-point factory inspection? |
No
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No
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Yes
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Peace of Mind*
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| "Maximum" wind coverage up to 130 mph Category 3 hurricane wind speed available? |
Yes
(Not available for 3-tab shingles) |
Yes
(Not available for 3-tab shingles) |
Yes
(Not available for 3-tab shingles) |
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| Warranty
transferable? |
Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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| Free transfer? |
Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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* Check ltd. warranties for complete coverage and
restrictions. Also note:
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