The GAF Roofing System

A GAF roof is much more than just high-quality shingles

A residential roofing system has multiple layers that work together to create a durable system. Install any GAF Lifetime Shingle & at least 3 qualifying GAF Accessories & you'll automatically get: a Lifetime* ltd. warranty on your shingles and all qualifying GAF accessories!* Visit gaf.ca/LRS for eligible products. Learn about the different components of a roofing system below.
A house with multiple dormers and valleys is shown with GAF Storm Guard installed.

Leak barrier

Helps prevent leaks caused by wind-driven rain and ice dams
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A residential roof is shown with light blue GAF-branded roof deck protection installed across all slopes.

Roof deck protection

Helps shield the roof deck from moisture infiltration
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Rendering of a house roof shows black starter strips along edges beneath shingles.

Starter strips shingles

Helps guard against shingle blow-offs
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Closeup of shingles on a GAF Roofing System

Lifetime shingles

Beautify & protect for years to come. All Timberline® shingles and GAF designer shingles qualify as Lifetime shingles.
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Illustration of attic ventilation on a residential roof shown at a bird’s eye view.

Attic ventilation

Helps reduce attic moisture and heat
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Close up of a GAF Pivot Pipe Boot rooftop accessory at the top of a house

Rooftop accessories

Specialty roofing accessories designed to help keep your roof system dry, strong, and looking its best
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View of ridge cap shingles, the final layer of a roof to help protect hips and ridges

Ridge cap shingles

The finishing touch that helps defend against leaks at the hips and ridges
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Get a roofing system protected by GAF warranties

GAF Lifetime* Warranty

Available when GAF Lifetime* shingles are installed with at least 3 qualifying GAF accessories.
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WindProven™ Limited Wind Warranty

The industry’s first wind warranty with no wind speed maximum limitation.
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*See GAF Shingle & Accessory Ltd. Warranty for complete coverage and restrictions. The word “Lifetime” refers to the length of coverage provided by the GAF Shingle & Accessory Ltd. Warranty, and means as long as the original individual owner(s) of a single-family detached residence [or the second owner(s) in certain circumstances] owns the property where the shingles and accessories are installed. For owners/structures not meeting the above criteria, Lifetime coverage is not applicable. Lifetime ltd. warranty on accessories requires the use of at least three qualifying GAF accessories and the use of Lifetime Shingles.

Get a GAF roofing system from a GAF-certified contractor.

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