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GAF-Elk Warranty
Comparison Guide |
STANDARD
Shingle Warranty
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BETTER
System
Warranty
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BEST
Golden Pledge
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Material Defect Coverage* |
100% coverage
period
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3,5, or 10 yrs. |
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20 years.
Most Shingles) |
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50 years
(Lifetime Shingles) | |
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20 years.
(Most Shingles) |
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50 years
(Lifetime
Shingles) | |
Covers roofing system?
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No (Just Shingles) |
Yes (Entire System) |
Yes (Entire System) |
Cost of installation labor
included?
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3, 5, or 10 yrs. |
25 yrs. to Lifetime
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25 yrs. to Lifetime |
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Workmanship
Coverage* |
100% coverage
period
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None |
None |
20 years
(provided by GAF-Elk) |
Misapplication of flashings
covered?
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No |
No |
20 years
(provided by GAF-Elk) |
Installer
certified?
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No
(Anyone can install)
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Yes
(Only GAF-Elk Certified™ or Master Elite® Contractors can install) |
Yes
(Only GAF-Elk Master Elite® Contractors can install) |
Tear-off costs included?
(when required)
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No |
Yes
(For material
defects
only) |
Yes |
Disposal costs included?
(when required)
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No |
No |
Yes |
| Problem Prevention |
Exclusive 40-point factory
inspection?
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No |
No |
Yes |
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Peace of Mind |
"Maximum" wind coverage up to 130 mph Category 3 hurricane wind speed available?
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No |
Yes |
Yes |
Warranty
transferable?
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Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Free transfer?
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Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Good
Housekeeping
Protection? |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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* Review ltd. warranties for complete coverage and
restrictions. Also note:
- 50-year coverage period for
"lifetime" shingles applies only to single family
detached residences; for all other structures,
coverage period is 20 years
- Installer certification is
related only to installations covered by GAF-Elk
system warranties
- Maximum wind coverage requires
special installation
- The GAF-Elk Smart Choice® Roof System Solution has earned the prestigious Good Housekeeping Seal, which means that Good Housekeeping stands behind the products in this system. (Refer to Good Housekeeping magazine for its consumer protection policy.)
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* Review ltd. warranties for complete coverage and
restrictions. Also note:
- 50-year coverage period for
"lifetime" shingles applies only to single family
detached residences; for all other structures,
coverage period is 20 years
- Installer certification is
related only to installations covered by GAF-Elk
system warranties
- Maximum wind coverage requires
special installation
- The GAF-Elk Smart Choice® Roof System Solution has earned the prestigious Good Housekeeping Seal, which means that Good Housekeeping stands behind the products in this system. (Refer to Good Housekeeping magazine for its consumer protection policy.)
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