Contractor nailing GAF shingles on a home, one of the six parts of a roof system

Parts of a Roof

A residential roofing system has multiple main layers that work together to create a durable system

Components of a residential roofing system
*Always have a balanced ventilation system. In no case should the amount of exhaust ventilation exceed the amount of intake ventilation. Visit www.gaf.com/ventcalculator for details.

Common roof terminology and other roof components to know

Understanding warranties for your roof system

GAF warranties are recognized as some of the best in the industry

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GAF’s Lifetime limited warranty badge for qualified products.

Why choose a GAF Roofing System

When you Install any GAF Lifetime Shingle and at least 3 qualifying GAF Accessories you get a Lifetime limited warranty on your qualifying GAF products
Lifetime refers to the length of warranty coverage provided and means 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. For other owners/structures, Lifetime coverage is not applicable. Lifetime coverage on shingles requires the use of GAF Lifetime Shingles only. See the GAF Shingle & Accessory Limited Warranty for complete coverage and restrictions. Visit gaf.com/LRS for qualifying GAF products. Lifetime coverage on shingles and accessories requires the use of any GAF Lifetime Shingle and at least 3 qualifying GAF Accessories. See the GAF Roofing System Limited Warranty for complete coverage and restrictions. For installations not eligible for the GAF Roofing System Limited Warranty, see the GAF Shingle & Accessory Limited Warranty. Visit gaf.com/LRS for qualifying GAF products.

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