GAF’s Lifetime Roof Warranty

GAF Ltd. Warranty Comparison Guide*	BASE Warranty Click Logo For Details	BETTER System Warranty Click Logo For Details
Material Defect Coverage*
100% coverage period	10 yrs. (3 or 5 yrs. on 3-tab shingles)	50 yrs. (20 yrs. on 3-tab shingles)
Covers roofing system?	Yes, system coverage is available	Yes, covers entire system
Cost of installation labor included?	10 yrs. (3 or 5 yrs. on 3-tab shingles)	Lifetime (25 or 30 yrs. on 3-tab shingles)
Workmanship Coverage*
100% coverage period	None	2 yrs. (Typical coverage offered by contractor)
Misapplication of certain flashings covered?	No	2 yrs. (Typical coverage offered by contractor)
Installer certified?	No (Anyone can install)	Yes
Tear-off costs included? (when necessary)	No	Yes (For material defects only)
Disposal costs included? (when necessary)	No	No
Problem Prevention
Exclusive 40-point factory inspection?	No	No
Peace of Mind*
"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)
Warranty transferable?	Yes	Yes
Free transfer?	Yes	Yes
Good Housekeeping protection?	Yes	Yes

For warranties on other steep-slope/residential roofing products (underlayments, ridge caps, ventilation, etc.) click here.

* Check ltd. warranties for complete coverage and restrictions. Also note:

• 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 are installed. For owners/structures (e.g., a church) not meeting above criteria, Lifetime coverage is not applicable. See limited warranty for complete coverage and restrictions.
• Installer certification is only for installations covered by GAF system warranties.
• Maximum wind coverage requires special installation. See limited warranty for complete coverage and restrictions.