| GAF Ltd. WarrantyComparison Guide* |
BASE WARRANTY
|
BETTER SYSTEM WARRANTY
|
BEST SYSTEM WARRANTY
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| Material Defect Coverage* |
| 100% coverage period |
10 yrs.(3 or 5 yrs. on 3-tab shingles) |
50 yrs.(20 yrs. on 3-tab shingles) |
50 yrs.(20 yrs. on 3-tab shingles) |
| Covers roofing system? |
Yes, system coverageis available |
Yes, covers entiresystem |
Yes, covers entiresystem |
| Cost of installation labor included? |
10 yrs.(3 or 5 yrs. on 3-tab shingles) |
Lifetime(25 or 30 yrs. on 3-tab shingles) |
Lifetime(25 or 30 yrs. on 3-tab shingles) |
| Workmanship Coverage* |
| 100% coverage period |
None
|
2 yrs.(Typical coverageoffered by contractor)
|
25 yrs.(20 yrs. on 3-tab shingles)(Coverage provided andbacked by GAF)
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| Misapplication of certain flashings covered? |
No
|
2 yrs.(Typical coverageoffered by contractor)
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25 yrs.(20 yrs. on 3-tab shingles)(Coverage provided andbacked by GAF)
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| Installer certified? |
No(Anyone can install)
|
Yes |
Yes
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| Tear-off costs included? (when necessary) |
No
|
Yes(For material defects only) |
Yes(For material defectsor workmanship)
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| Disposal costs included? (when necessary) |
No
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No
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Yes(For material defectsor workmanship)
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| Problem Prevention |
| Exclusive 40-point factory inspection? |
No
|
No
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Yes
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| Peace of Mind* |
“Maximum” wind coverage up to 130 mph Category 3 hurricane
wind speed available? |
Yes(Not available for 3-tab shingles)
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Yes(Not available for 3-tab shingles)
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Yes(Not available for 3-tab shingles)
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| Warranty transferable? |
Yes
|
Yes
|
Yes
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| Free transfer? |
Yes
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Yes
|
Yes
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| Good Housekeeping protection? |
|
Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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