GAF Design Professional, Specifier and Architect Resources

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Specifications

Browse our library of 3 Part CSI–formatted guide specifications.

Specifications

Details

Browse our library of architectural roofing details.

Details

AIA certification training

The GAF continuing education curriculum includes opportunities to earn AIA credits.

Training resources

Innovative green building materials

GAF products can contribute to meeting criteria for several of the most popular green building rating systems.

Green materials

Tough project? Get guidance from one of our professionals

From answers to product questions to help in assembling packages, to planning a tapered design solution, GAF professionals are available with the experienced help you need.

Members of the GAF Design Services team who collaborate with architects and design professionals to solve challenges

Our Design Services team

Our regionalized Design Services team collaborate with you to solve challenges, including assistance with product selection, guide specs & assembly letters, LEED® requirements, fastening patterns, sheet layout, and more.

877-423-7663 Option 4, then Option 3 or email designservices@gaf.com

About design services

Tapered Design Group

Rely on your dedicated regionalized GAF tapered design specialist for detailed, high-quality solutions that can help you deliver on every project.

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GAF Building and roofing science team

Book a virtual meeting for advice from trained experts on project-specific questions, code conundrums, and impossible details. Learn more here or email us at buildingscience@gaf.com

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Territory manager

GAF commercial Territory Managers provide “Boots on the ground” when you need support with product availability, project support or a reliable connection with the right contractor.

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Spec drawings with or without CAD software

Choose from a wide array of Interactive Details built as easy-to-use PDF files that allow you to create and edit project-specific construction drawings without using computer-aided design (CAD) software. Of course, CAD files are also available.

Interactive details CAD documents

Real world solutions and studies. Find inspiration for your next project

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The Stanley Center

Requires extensive sustainability criteria, including Living Building Challenge Red List free materials, solar panels, and rooftop rainwater collection

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Savannah Convention Center

The Savannah Convention Center is a 330,000 sq. ft. waterfront complex on the Savannah River.

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Orland Park Sportsplex

Center for indoor sports and recreation in Orland Park, IL, requiring a roof system without the use of fasteners that might compromise its noise-deflecting acoustical metal

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Gaf commercial contractor on top of flat roof with EverGuard TPO

Time-Tested TPO field study

A field study of EverGuard® TPO roofs installed between 8 and 16 years ago found nearly all performed above ASTM standards for newly manufactured TPO.

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A wind design guide to using ASCE 7-16

Get fundamental information on code requirements, wind design, how to navigate ASCE 7-16 when selecting appropriate roofing systems, and suggestions on roof system application.

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GAF Commercial Chairman’s Circle Contractors

The GAF Commercial Chairman’s Circle recognizes exceptional contractors in the commercial roofing industry.

GAF Commercial Chairman's Circle Award for Commercial Roofing Excellence

A partnership based on excellence

Each year, GAF invites contractor businesses to join this key partnership based on shared business commitment, reputation, loyalty, capability, and philanthropy.

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Additional resources

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GAF QuickMeasure™ Reports

GAF QuickMeasure™ reports deliver roof measurements including parapet details and high-resolution imagery in under 24 hours for multi-family and commercial properties.

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