Exclusive Master Elite Warranties: Protection Others Can’t Match

GAF’s Golden Pledge and Silver Pledge warranties as some of the best, most comprehensive, and longest-lasting in the roofing industry, particularly because they cover both material defects and contractor workmanship.
GAF Warranty Comparison
GAF SHINGLE & ACCESSORY LIMITED WARRANTY
GAF SHINGLE & ACCESSORY
LIMITED WARRANTY
GAF ROOFING SYSTEM LIMITED WARRANTY
GAF ROOFING SYSTEM
LIMITED WARRANTY
GAF SYSTEM PLUS
SYSTEM PLUS
LIMITED WARRANTY
GAF SILVER PLEDGE ★ ★
SILVER PLEDGE
LIMITED WARRANTY
GAF GOLDEN PLEDGE ★ ★ ★
GOLDEN PLEDGE
LIMITED WARRANTY
Eligibility
Requirements
None!
Great coverage
accompanies
purchase of the
product.
Installation of GAF Lifetime Shingles + At Least 3 Qualifying Accessory Products* Installation of GAF Shingles + At Least 3 Qualifying Accessory Products*

Installed by GAF Certified, Certified Plus, or Master Elite Roofing Contractor**
Installation of GAF Shingles + At Least 4 Qualifying Accessory Products*

Installed by Certified Plus or GAF Master Elite Roofing Contractor**
Installation of GAF Shingles + At Least 5 Qualifying Accessory Products*

Installed by GAF Master Elite Roofing Contractor**
Manufacturing
Defect category
GAF Lifetime¹
Shingles
Lifetime¹ Lifetime¹ Lifetime¹ Lifetime¹ Lifetime¹
GAF
Accessories¹
40 years Lifetime¹ Lifetime¹ Lifetime¹ Lifetime¹
Up-front (100%)
Coverage
Period
10 years 10 years 50 years 50 years 50 years
Covers Roofing
System?
No Yes
(All GAF products)
Yes
(All GAF products)
Yes
(All GAF products)
Yes
(All GAF products)
Workmanship
coverage
Cost of
Installation
Labor
Included?
10 years 10 years Lifetime¹ Lifetime¹ Lifetime¹
Misapplication
of GAF
Products
and Covered
Flashings?
No³ No³ No³ 10 years
(Coverage provided
and backed by GAF)
20/25/30 years
(Coverage provided
and backed by GAF)
Contractor
Certified?²
No
(Anyone can install)
No
(Anyone can install)
Yes Yes Yes
Warranty
Transferrable
for Free?
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Peace of Mind Wind Warranty
Term
15 years 15 years 15 years 15 years 15 years
Maximum Wind
Speed
Coverage
130 mph with Special Installation⁵ Non-LayerLock-labeled shingles: 130 mph with Special Installation⁶

LayerLock-labeled shingles: WINDPROVEN Limited Wind Warranty: No maximum wind speed limitation!

⁶ Requires installation of LayerLock-labeled shingles (4 nails per shingle) + At Least 4 Qualifying Accessory Products including Starter Strip Shingles (Eaves & Rakes), Ridge Cap Shingles, Roof Deck Protection and choice of Attic Ventilation or Leak Barrier.
Non-LayerLock-labeled shingles: 130 mph with Special Installation⁶

LayerLock-labeled shingles: WINDPROVEN Limited Wind Warranty: No maximum wind speed limitation!

⁶ Requires installation of LayerLock-labeled shingles (4 nails per shingle) + At Least 4 Qualifying Accessory Products including Starter Strip Shingles (Eaves & Rakes), Ridge Cap Shingles, Roof Deck Protection and choice of Attic Ventilation or Leak Barrier.
Non-LayerLock-labeled shingles: 130 mph with Special Installation⁶

LayerLock-labeled shingles: WINDPROVEN Limited Wind Warranty: No maximum wind speed limitation!

⁶ Requires installation of LayerLock-labeled shingles (4 nails per shingle) + At Least 4 Qualifying Accessory Products including Starter Strip Shingles (Eaves & Rakes), Ridge Cap Shingles, Roof Deck Protection and choice of Attic Ventilation or Leak Barrier.
Non-LayerLock-labeled shingles: 130 mph with Special Installation⁶

LayerLock-labeled shingles: WINDPROVEN Limited Wind Warranty: No maximum wind speed limitation!

⁹ Requires installation of LayerLock-labeled shingles (4 nails per shingle) + At Least 4 Qualifying Accessory Products including Starter Strip Shingles (Eaves & Rakes), Ridge Cap Shingles, Roof Deck Protection and choice of Attic Ventilation or Leak Barrier.
Algae
Protection
30-Year StainGuard Plus PRO™ or 20-Year StainGuard Plus™ Algae Protection Limited Warranty⁸ with 10-year non-prorated Smart Choice® Protection Period. Coverage only available on appropriately labeled products. Contractors certified by GAF can offer you a 30-Year StainGuard Plus PRO™ or 25-Year StainGuard Plus™ Algae Protection Limited Warranty⁹ with 15-year Non-Prorated Smart Choice® Protection. (vs. typical 10-year Smart Choice® Protection Period.)⁹ Coverage only available on appropriately labeled products.

MURRAY ROOFING 10 YEAR WORKMANSHIP WARRANTY

TERMS & CONDITIONS

LIMITATIONS OF ROOFING WARRANTY

The Owner authorizes Murray Roofing to investigate the cause of the leak. Should the investigation reveal that the cause of the leak is outside the scope of this warranty, the investigation and repair costs for this service shall be paid by the Owner. If, upon inspection, Murray Roofing determines that the leak is caused by defects in the Murray Roofing System’s material or workmanship of the Murray Roofing Contractor in installing the same, the Owner’s remedies and Murray Roofing’s liability shall be limited to Murray Roofing’s repair of the leak.​

This warranty shall not be applicable if Murray Roofing determines that any of the following has occurred:

(a) The Murray Roofing System is damaged by natural disasters, including, but not limited to, lightning, insects, winds in excess of 60 mph measured at roof level, earthquakes, fire, tornado, hurricane, and hail; or
(b) The Murray Roofing System is damaged by any acts of negligence, accidents, or misuse, including but not limited to, excessive traffic, recreational activities, storage of materials on the roof, vandalism, or civil disobedience; or
(c) The Murray Roofing System is damaged by the infiltration of moisture in, through, or around walls, skylights, vents, copings, HVAC units, building structures, or underlying or surrounding areas; or
(d) The Murray Roofing System is damaged by the building structure failing to have adequate strength to support all live and dead loads, including water and snow loads, or by any other structural defects or failures; or
(e) The Murray Roofing System is damaged by settlement, distortion, cracking, movement, or failure of the roof substrate, coping, walls, structural members, or components adjacent to the roof or foundation of said building; or
(f) The Murray Roofing System is damaged as a result of an attack by rooftop contaminants such as solvents, petroleum, oil products, acids, or other harmful chemicals.This warranty shall be null and void if Murray Roofing determines that any of the following has occurred:
(a) If, after installation of the Murray Roofing System by a Murray Roofing Contractor, there are any alterations, test cuts, or repairs made on or through the roof, or objects such as, but not limited to, structures, fixtures, or utilities are placed upon or attached to the roof without first obtaining written authorization from Murray Roofing; or
(b) Failure by the Owner to use reasonable care in maintaining the roof, including, but not limited to, periodic cleaning of drains and removal of harmful debris from the roof; or
(c) The Owner fails to comply with every term and/or condition stated herein.During the term of this Warranty, Murray Roofing shall have free access to the roof during regular business hours. Murray Roofing shall have no obligation under this Warranty while any bills for installation, supplies, services, and warranty charges have not been paid in full to the Murray Roofing Contractor, Murray Roofing, or material suppliers. Murray Roofing’s failure at any time to enforce any of the terms or conditions stated herein shall not be construed to be a waiver of such provision.This warranty is not assignable by operation of law or otherwise. Application may be made by a new building owner for reissuance of the warranty during the original warranty period. Certain procedures, including an inspection of the Murray Roofing System by a Murray Roofing representative, and fees will apply to any reissuance. Murray Roofing reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to refuse to reissue this warranty.Murray Roofing shall not be responsible for the cleanliness or discoloration of the Murray Roofing System caused by environmental conditions, including, but not limited to, dirt, pollutants, or biological agents.Murray Roofing shall have no liability under any theory of law for any claims, repairs, restoration, or other damages, including, but not limited to, consequential or incidental damages, relating, directly or indirectly, to the presence of any irritants, contaminants, vapors, fumes, molds, fungi, bacteria, spores, mycotoxins, or the like in the building or in the air, land, or water serving the building.

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