The Roofing Lifetime Warranty and GAF Roofing System

It's important to ask about warranties when you have a roof installed, and you should only install a roof that is covered with some type of warranty. A long-term warranty is the way to go for a long-term investment. Let's face it, it's the top of your house! You don't want leaks, mistakes, and issues with your roof installation. When you hire Cambridge Exteriors to install your new roof you can be assured it will be done right. A GAF lifetime warranty gives you peace of mind.

If you're not familiar with GAF, they are a roofing shingle/material manufacturer based in North America (United States & Canada). They have been around since the late 1800s. Today they are widely known as the top of the industry for residential and commercial roofing materials.

"Lifetime" refers to the length of warranty coverage provided and applies to your roof as long as the original individual owner(s) of a single-family detached residence [or eligible second owner(s)] owns the property where the qualifying GAF products are installed. When you hire Cambridge Exteriors, we can educate you on the variety of options and quality products you can choose for your roof. Cambridge Exteriors has years of knowledge in the roofing industry.

GAF offers many types of roof shingle warranties depending on the type of roof shingles installed. GAF has many types of roofing shingles, such as Timberline HDZ® and GAF Designer Shingles.

To make sure GAF offers the best product in the industry they put their roofing shingles through intense testing against high winds and heavy storms. GAF is confident in giving great warranties for their roofing shingles.

The GAF Roof System warranty is one of the best roof warranties you can get in the industry. One thing to keep in mind is the GAF Golden Pledge® warranty can only be applied when the roof is installed by a GAF Master Elite roofing contractor. Cambridge Exteriors is a Master Elite roofing contractor. We have been a Master Elite Contractor since 2007. Cambridge Exteriors has been working with GAF and their products for decades. When you hire Cambridge Exteriors you get the knowledge and skills your new roof deserves and needs. Our installers are trained and stay current with all GAF updates, materials and technology for roof installations.

The GAF Roofing System is a system designed by GAF that encompasses a step-by-step installation process. This installation guarantees that your home will be protected for the lifetime of the resident. The system must be installed be a GAF certified contractor. Cambridge Exteriors has year of experience installing roofs. We are experts installing the GAF system. See below to learn the process.

Before the GAF System is installed, the roof should be evaluated. The roof deck needs to be inspected by the installer and they should make necessary repairs or replacements.

1. GAF WeatherWatch® Leak Barrier
   Prevents leaks caused by wind-driven rain and ice dams.
2. GAF Tiger Paw® Deck Armor Roof Deck Protection
   Used to shield the roof deck from moisture infiltration.
3. GAF Starter Strip Shingles
   Starters guard against shingle blow-offs.
4. Install High Quality GAF Lifetime Shingles
   A variety of colors are available to beautify and protect your home for years to come.
5. Cobra® Attic Ventilation
   Helps reduce attic moisture and heat.
6. Ridge Cap Shingles
   The finishing touch that helps defend against leaks at the hips and ridges.

To learn more, watch these GAF videos:

• GAF Lifetime Roofing System
• Choosing the right warranty