Warranties
Standard GAF Warranty Option VS. What All Three Warranties Cover
Standard GAF Warranty Option:
The Standard GAF Warranty is non-prorated for the first 10 years and covers shingle and reinstallation labor only (which typically adds up to approximately 50% of the re-roofing costs). The Standard GAF Warranty has no coverage for contractor workmanship, tear-off, disposal, or accessories. After 10 years, the warranty covers only a pro-rated portion of shingles.
What All Three Warranties Cover
- Lifetime limited coverage for manufacturing defects in GAF shingles and qualifying accessories, as long as the homeowner owns the property.
- They require (“enhanced warranty”) that the roof is installed by a GAF‑certified contractor.
- They are transferable once to a new homeowner under certain conditions.
- They include a Smart Choice Protection Period (non‑prorated coverage for materials, sometimes labor) for a number of years — during that period GAF covers 100% replacement of materials for manufacturing defects.
| Warranty | Additional Features Above the Shared Core System |
|---|---|
| Plus/Bronze | Extends the Smart Choice Protection Period (non‑prorated material coverage) to 50 years for many Lifetime shingles |
| Silver Pledge | All benefits of System Plus, plus 10 years of workmanship coverage through GAF (so errors in installation or workmanship are covered for that period) Includes disposal costs of removed roofing material when needed Requires installation by a Master Elite contractor |
| Golden Pledge | Includes everything in Silver Pledge, plus a longer workmanship guarantee of 25 years by GAF Also includes full non‑prorated coverage on materials and better terms for labor and removal/disposal when necessary Requires a Master Elite contractor to install, and requires more accessories to qualify |
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GAF System Plus
Requirements:
- Install a full GAF Roofing System (shingles + 3 qualifying accessories).
- Any GAF-certified contractor can install it.
Coverage Focus:
- Lifetime shingle warranty.
- 50 years of non-prorated coverage on both shingles and labor for material defects.
- Covers tear-off costs if GAF needs to replace defective materials.
What It Doesn’t Cover:
- Contractor workmanship errors (installation mistakes).
Why Homeowners Care:
- They’re covered for both materials and labor, so they won’t get stuck paying installers again if the shingles were defective.
- Tear-off is included, so no surprise dump fees.
- Great balance of cost and peace of mind.
GAF Silver Pledge
Stronger protection with workmanship coverage
Requirements:
- Must be installed by a GAF Certified™ Contractor.
Coverage Focus:
- All the System Plus benefits (materials + labor + tear-off).
- 10 years of workmanship coverage — covers mistakes made during installation.
- Disposal costs included.
Workmanship Coverage Example:
- If the roof leaks in year 7 because the contractor didn’t flash a valley properly, GAF pays to fix it — not the homeowner.
Why Homeowners Care:
- Workmanship issues are actually more common than defective shingles.
- Protects them if the installer goes out of business (GAF steps in).
- More peace of mind, especially for newer homeowners who don’t want repair headaches.
GAF Golden Pledge
Manufacturing Defects:
- 50 years of 100% coverage for manufacturing defects on the entire GAF roofing system, including materials and labor
Workmanship:
- 25 years of 100% coverage by GAF for any installation errors, including issues with flashings.
Factory Certification:
- This warranty provides the highest level of peace of mind, as the installation is backed by GAF itself, not just the contractor.
Transferability:
- The Golden Pledge warranty is transferable to the next owner of the home for free, which adds value to the property.