GAF-Elk – Warranty Comparison Guide

No one offers you more warranty choices for your new roof than GAF-Elk! To help you select the right warranty, the chart below summarizes the key provisions of each GAF-Elk warranty. Plus visit our FAQ on our warranty selection.

		STANDARD Shingle Warranty Click Logo for Details	BETTER GAF-Elk System Warranty Click Logo for Details	BEST GAF-Elk System Warranty Click Logo for Details
Material Defect Coverage*	100% Coverage Period	3 yrs. 5 yrs. or 10 yrs.	20 yrs. (Most Shingles) or 50 yrs. (Lifetime Shingles)	20 yrs. (Most Shingles) or 50 yrs. (Lifetime Shingles)
	Covers Roofing System?	No (Just Shingles)	Yes (Entire System)	Yes (Entire System)
	Cost Of Installation Labor Included?	No (Only during non-prorated period)	25 yrs. to Lifetime	25 yrs. to Lifetime
Workmanship Coverage*	100% Coverage Period	2 yrs. (Typical coverage offered by Contractor)	2 yrs. (Typical coverage offered by Contractor)	20 yrs. (Coverage provided by GAF-Elk)
	Misapplication Of Flashings Covered?	2 yrs. (Typical coverage offered by Contractor)	2 yrs. (Typical coverage offered by Contractor)	20 yrs. (Coverage provided by GAF-Elk)
	Installer Certified?	No	Yes Yes	Yes
	Tear-Off Costs Included? (when required)	No	Yes (For material defects only)	Yes
	Disposal Costs Included? (when required)	No	No	Yes
Problem Prevention	Exclusive 40-Point Factory Inspection?	No	No	Yes
Peace of Mind	Maximum Wind Coverage Up To 130 mph available (Category 3 Hurricane Wind Speed)?	No	Yes	Yes
	Warranty Transferable?	Yes	Yes	Yes
	Free Transfer?	Yes	Yes	Yes
	Good Housekeeping Protection?	Yes	Yes	Yes

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

50-year coverage period for “lifetime” shingles applies only to single family detached residences; for all other structures, coverage period is 20 years.
Installer certification is related only to installations covered by GAF-Elk system warranties.
Maximum wind coverage requires special installation.