WARRANTY INFORMATION

We #1 Roof stand behind the products and services it provides and offer some of the best warranties in the business.

      • We #1 Roof has been in business & Experience for over 60 years. Our warranties are truly valuable. We stand behind our workmanship warranties 100%
      • Our standard workmanship warranty is 10 years.
      • We also can offer our customers our iron clad25-year workmanship warranty
      • We #1 Roof is a Certified Preferred Contractor with thousands of roofs under our belt. We can offer our customers a 50-year manufacturer’s non-prorated warranty that is transferable once. This means that if an issue occurs in the next 50 years G.A.F will pay the cost of removal, labor and damage 100% provided We #1 Roof replaced the roof from the start.

Warranty Frequently Asked Questions

Why Are Warranties Important?

A new roof is a big investment, typically involving thousands of your hard-earned dollars and lasting 25, 30, 40 years, or more. As with any big investment, knowing in advance what your warranty covers could save you thousands in the event that problems arise with your roof.

What Are the Chances of Having A Problem with My New GAF Roof?

Based on our state-of-the-art manufacturing process, the odds of having a problem with a new GAF roof are minuscule. On the other hand, while serious problems with GAF roofing materials are rare, if you were to have a problem, it can be as expensive to fix as your roof originally cost. So, while the risk of having a problem is low, the cost if you do have a serious problem can be high.

What About Problems with Installation?

GAF’s studies indicate that more than two-thirds of the problems that people experience with their new roofs are due to the contractor’s workmanship — not the roofing materials. This is an important distinction to keep in mind when deciding on warranty coverage.

What Should I Look for In A Roofing Warranty?

Basically, there are two types of coverage that you should ask your contractor about: coverage against manufacturing defects in the materials and coverage against workmanship errors.

Tell Me About Coverage Against Manufacturing Defects…

As far as we know, all manufacturers provide a warranty against manufacturing defects for their roofing products, although your exact coverage will vary depending on the brand. For example, most architectural shingles carry a Lifetime* limited warranty against manufacturing defects, while most 3-tab shingles carry a 20, 25, or 30-year limited warranty against manufacturing defects. Each warranty has its own specific terms and conditions, so it’s important to read each warranty carefully. Keep in mind that, if you are not the original owner of the shingles on your roof, you may not have coverage under the manufacturer’s warranty; most manufacturers, including GAF, limit coverage to the original owner and the first subsequent owner as long as the new owner notifies the manufacturer of the change in ownership as set out in the limited warranty.

The warranty on the other components that make up your roofing system can vary from as little as a few months to Lifetime. While the shingle you choose may have a warranty that lasts for 30 years or even Lifetime, some (or all) of the other components that make up your roof may not—so if they cause a problem with your roof, you may not have the coverage you need. That’s why GAF offers three different warranties (see warranty comparison chart) that include coverage for your entire GAF roofing system.

How Can I Also Get Coverage Against Workmanship Errors?

Many roofing contractors provide their own warranty against errors in workmanship, sometimes for as long as ten years or more. Obviously, that coverage is only good for as long as the contractor remains in business. Since roofing is a “high-turnover” business, the majority of roofing contractors are out of business within five years — far less than the life of your new roof — making their warranty worthless and leaving you with nowhere to turn in the event that you have a workmanship problem.