GAF Materials Corporation has grown to become North America’s largest manufacturer of residential roofing (sold under the GAF-Elk brand) and commercial roofing (sold under the GAF brand).

Professional installers have long preferred the rugged, dependable performance that only a GAF roof can offer, and have made it the #1-selling brand in North America.

But our recent and rapid success in growing the company to nearly $3 billion in sales has been based on a unique philosophy of “helping:”

For property owners & architects:

Helping to assure your best and safest choice in roofing

For our distributor & contractor partners:

Helping to build your business and avoid hassles

GAF’s quality roofing products are regularly recognized by leading industry experts, including:

• Awarded #1 visual brand by Life Magazine
• Fireshield® brand roof restoration system named “Best Product” by the editors of Buildings magazine
• Rated #1 in shingle quality by home builders
• Winner of the Builder’s Choice award
• Cobra® brand ridge vents rated #1 in quality by home builders
• Featured regularly in leading home and garden publications and on home improvement networks such as HGTV
• Premium designer roofing shingles have twice received the Architects Choice For Excellence Award

Diamond Cut™ Granules

Multi-faceted design and light-reflective construction add dimension and depth to the shingle

UV Blocker (Granules)

Protects against damaging sunlight which improves the durability and extends the life of the shingle

Color Lock™ Ceramic Firing (Granules)

Maintains the true color of the shingle longer

Dura Grip® Adhesive

Locks the shingles in place on the roof, gripping tight in even strong gale force winds

SpecSelect Grading System (Asphalt)

Use of finest quality asphalt improves weathering in harsh conditions

Micro Weave® Core

Offers a superior strength foundation that resists cracking and splitting

FiberTech® Components (Core)

Incorporates fibers that are non-combustible, providing a UL Class A fire rating

Specifications

• Fiberglass asphalt shingle
• Standard weight design
• 30 year ltd. transferable warranty
• Smart Choice® protection for the first 5 years
• 80 mph ltd. wind warranty
• Listed Class A Fire – UL 790
• Passes UL 997, modified to 110 mph
• Passes ASTM D7158, Class H
• StainGuard® Algae Discoloration ltd. warranty (available in all areas except Western Region)