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Choosing The Right Warranty
A new roof is a big
investment, typically involving thousands of your hard-earned dollars and
lasting 25, 30, 40 years or more. As with any big investment, knowing in
advance what your warranty covers could save you thousands in the event that
problems arise with your roof.
What Are The Chances Of Having A Problem With My New GAF Roof?
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Based on our state-of-the-art manufacturing process, the odds of having a
problem with a new GAF roof is about 1 in 1000! On the other hand, while
serious problems with GAF roofing materials are rare, if you were to have a
problem, it can be as expensive to fix as your roof originally cost. So
while the risk of having a problem is low, the cost if you do have a serious
problem can be high.
What About Problems With Installation?
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GAF’s studies indicate that more than two-thirds of the problems that people
experience with their new roofs are due to the contractor’s workmanship—not
the roofing materials. This is an important distinction to keep in mind when
deciding on warranty coverage.
What Should I Look For In A Roofing Warranty?
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Basically, there are two types of coverage that you should ask your
contractor about: coverage against material defects and coverage against
workmanship errors.
Tell Me About Coverage Against Material Defects...
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To the best of our knowledge, all roofing products come with a warranty
against material defects, although your exact coverage will vary depending
on the brand. For example, a typical shingle warranty will cover material
defects for a period of 20, 30, 40 years or more. The warranty on the other
components of your roofing system can vary from as little as a few months to
several years. It is important to remember that coverage against material
defects is provided by the manufacturer, so you should select a brand from a
manufacturer who is financially strong and therefore more likely to be in
business for as long as you own your roof—which could be several decades!
What Is GAF’s “Smart Choice® Protection Period”?
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GAF’s warranties come with a special provision called the Smart Choice®
Protection Period that covers you against material defects during the
critical early years of your new roof. During this period, in the event that
you experience a material defect on covered components, GAF will provide you
with 100% replacement materials and the rEasyonable cost of labor to install
them. This is important because some roofing warranties may only provide
replacement materials, but not the labor to install them.
What Is The GAF Smart Choice® System Plus Ltd. Warranty?
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The GAF Smart Choice® System Plus Ltd. Warranty provides coverage against
material defects for all major GAF components on your roof (not just your
shingles)—so you’ll have the peace of mind of knowing that, if any covered
roofing component fails, it will be covered by the warranty (see ltd.
warranty for complete coverage and restrictions). The warranty is available
through GAF certified contractors, and is a low-cost way to get up to 50
years of non-prorated coverage (against material defects) on your new
roofing system.
How Do I Get Coverage Against Workmanship Errors?
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Many roofing contractors provide their own warranty against errors in
workmanship, sometimes for as long as ten years or more. Obviously, that
coverage is only good for as long as the contractor remains in business.
Since roofing is a “high turnover” occupation, the majority of roofing
contractors are out of business within five years—far less than the life of
your new roof—making the warranty worthless and leaving you with nowhere to
turn in the event that you have a workmanship problem.
Are There Any Manufacturers Who Will Cover The Contractor’s Workmanship?
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Until recently, there were no manufacturers that provided warranty coverage
against errors in the contractors’ workmanship. Recognizing this obvious
need, GAF introduced the Golden Pledge® Ltd. Warranty—the first
manufacturer’s warranty to cover both material defects and the contractor’s
workmanship (see ltd. warranty for complete coverage and restrictions).
Whether or not your contractor remains in business, GAF will stand behind
his workmanship up to 20 years! The Golden Pledge® Ltd. Warranty is
available only through GAF Master Elite® Contractors, who are
factory-certified by GAF. The warranty even includes an inspection by GAF’s
independent inspectors after your new roof has been completed to insure
proper installation. It is the strongest, safest warranty available in
roofing today. Your Master Elite Contractor can provide a price for the
warranty when he gives you a quote for your new roof.
How Do I File A Claim If I Have A Material Defect On My GAF Shingles?
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Before you proceed, if possible you should locate a copy of your GAF
warranty and a copy of the contractor’s invoice, contract, or original
estimate. You will also need to provide the date applied, proof that you
were the owner when the shingles were installed (or that the warranty was
properly transferred to you), the number of squares applied (1 square = 100
square feet), and the date applied. Then call our Warranty Service
Department toll-free at 1-800-458-1860, and let us know the nature of your
complaint.
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