I remember first learning about the new Lifetime Roofing System from my Dad, and to be honest, it took me a little while to determine exactly what this entailed for homeowners. With that being said, I figured I would spend some time explaining exactly what the GAF Lifetime Roofing System is—along with the benefits of investing in this one of a kind system.
In 2011, GAF revolutionized the roofing industry with the announcement that all of its laminated shingles would come with a Lifetime Warranty. But wait – it gets even better! In 2012 they took the Lifetime Warranty to a new level by announcing a complete Lifetime Roofing System for homeowners – not just shingles!
FYI: GAF is also the only shingle manufacturer whose products carry the prestigious Good Housekeeping seal – assurance of exception quality and performance.
What is The GAF Lifetime Roofing System?
So what is the GAF Lifetime Roofing System you may ask? If you install any GAF Lifetime Shingle & at least 3 qualifying GAF accessories, you automatically get:
- A Lifetime Ltd. Warranty on your shingles and all qualifying GAF accessories!
- PLUS Non-prorated coverage for the first 10 years!
To get even stronger coverage, choose the System Plus Warranty, a better warranty offered by all certified contractors. For the best coverage, choose the Golden Pledge® Ltd. Warranty, which is exclusively offered by Master Elite Contractors.
*Click here to view our warranty comparison guide.
“GAF’s Lifetime Roofing System provides homeowners with peace of mind. GAF’s roofing products have been specifically designed to work together for superior, long-term protection, and have been proven on literally millions of homes nationwide,” stated Paul Bromfield, Senior Vice President of Marketing at GAF.
The GAF Lifetime Roofing System Break-down
SHINGLES
1) Lifetime Shingles
GAF offers a vast variety of Lifetime Shingles that are sure to meet your needs. Whether you’re looking for the North America’s #1 selling shingle (Timberline Architectural Shingles,) Impact resistant and energy savings shingles, or designer choice shingles, GAF Lifetime Shingles have you covered.
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- Click Here to Explore Lifetime Designer Shingles
ACCESSORIES
2) Roof Deck Protection
Your Roof Deck Protection is also referred to as Roofing felt, or Underlayment. Roof Deck Protection provides that extra layer of protection between your roofing shingles and the roof deck.* There are several different options when it comes down to the underlayment that your contractor can use while replacing your roof. Here at DMB we offer top quality underlayment to ensure the longevity of your home. In addition to regular 15 and 30 lb. felt, we also offer GAF Tiger Paw™ Breathable Underlayment. GAF Tiger Paw helps provide that critical extra layer or protection between your shingles and your roof sheathing. It has a special moisture control design and helps remove nearly twice as much moisture from your roof as other felts. It is made of non-asphaltic, polypropylene construction and thus provides long-lasting performance. Tiger Paw has up to a lifetime limited warranty as long as it is installed with lifetime shingles.
* See ltd. Warranty for complete coverage and restrictions.
3) Leak Barriers
GAF Roof Leak Barriers are also referred to as Water & Ice Shields. The Ice & Water Shield we use is GAF Weather Watch, another qualified product. This product creates a 100% water tight seal. It is a fiberglass reinforcement and actually helps reduce wrinkling and buckling lays of shingles. With leak barrier, you’re protecting your investment and safeguarding those vulnerable areas¬ of your roof.
4) Starter Strip Shingles
Pro Start has the adequate adhesive to be used as a starter strip and acts as a guide for placing the rest of the shingles on your roof. It creates straighter roof edges and also helps prevent potential leaks. It uses GAF’s Dura-Grip adhesive in order to lock down on the roof edges. Not only will pre-cut starter strip shingles speed up installation time, but they also help to prevent shingle blow-offs.
5) Cobra Attic Ventilation
GAF Roof Vents & Attic Ventilation help remove excess heat and moisture from your attic that can raise your energy bills, cause premature peeling of interior paint and wallpaper, and even affect your health. Our sales associates can assist you in determining what attic ventilation system is best for your particular home to ensure your system has proper ventilation.
6) Ridge Cap Shingles
Ridge Cap Shingles enhance the beauty and value of your home – while guarding against leaks at the hips and ridges of your roofing system. There are two options to consider while choosing your Ridge Cap Shingles: GAF Seal-a-Ridge or GAF Timbertex.
GAF Timbertex
The Timbertex Ridge Cap is a distinctive ridge cap that accentuates the beauty of your new roof. This line offers multi-layer protection for your roof’s high-stress areas, which are the hips and the ridges. It is also far more valuable because it provides a high-quality alternative to standard cut-up strip shingles. This is GAF’s highest-selling cap shingle line.
GAF Seal-A-Ridge
GAF’s Seal-A-Ridge ridge cap shingles are also another option. You should note that this line is not a premium line and offers less features than the Timbertex line. However, these shingles do provide superior protection for your roof’s hips and ridges. This line is also more cost effective if you need to keep to a strict budget. These shingles are machine-cut, which will provide a uniform look that is much more pleasing to the eyes that standard cut-up strip shingles.
Summing It All Up
The best part about the Lifetime Roofing System is knowing that these products have been tested and proven to provide you with an efficient, durable roofing system and in turn peace of mind. If you have any questions at all regarding the GAF Lifetime Roofing System, or have interest in having an on-site consultation, call us today at 609-923-4548!
* See GAF Shingle & Accessory Limited Warranty for complete coverage and restrictions. The word “Lifetime” means as long as the original individual owner of a single family detached residence (or the second owner in certain circumstances) owns the property where the shingles and accessories are installed. For owners/structures not meeting above criteria, Lifetime coverage is not applicable. Lifetime Limited warranty on accessories requires the use of at least three qualifying GAF accessories and the use of Lifetime Shingles.
