Warranties
Material Defect Coverage
| Standard | Better | Best | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% Coverage Period | 3 yrs., 5 yrs., or 10 yrs. | 20 yrs.(Most Shingles) 50 yrs. (Lifetime Shingles) |
20 yrs. (Most Shingles) 50 yrs. (Lifetime Shingles) |
| Roofing System Covered | No (Singles Only) | Yes (Entire System) | Yes (Entire System) |
| Installation Labor Cost Included? | No (Singles Only) | Yes (Entire System) | Yes (Entire System) |
Workmanship Coverage
| Standard | Better | Best | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% Coverage Period | 2 yrs. | 2 yrs. | 20 yrs. |
| Misapplied Flashings Covered | 2 yrs. (Century Roofing) | 2 yrs. (Century Roofing) | 20 yrs. (GAF-Elk) |
| Installer Certified | No | Yes | Yes |
| Tear-Off Costs Included | No | Yes (Material Defects Only) | Yes |
| Disposal Costs Included | No | No | Yes |
Peace Of Mind
| Standard | Better | Best | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Wind Protection** | No | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty Transferable | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Free Warranty Transfer | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Good Housekeeping Protection*** | Yes | Yes | Yes |
- * Review ltd. warranties for complete coverage and restrictions.
- ** Up To 130 mph Category 3 Hurricane Wind Speed Protection. Maximum wind coverage requires special installation.
- *** Product Replaced Or Refunded If Defective
- 50-year coverage period for "lifetime" shingles applies only to single family detached residences; for all other structures, coverage period is 20 years.
- Installer certification is related only to installations covered by GAF-Elk system warranties.