GAF Roofing Warranties

In addition to the product and materials warranties supported by the manufacturers we represent, Boxer Exteriors offers a comprehensive Workmanship Warranty up to 10 years on all of our services. This means you can rest assured that if anything goes wrong after the work is completed we’ll be right there to repair or replace the problem area.

GAF Roofing Warranties from Boxer Exteriors

No other Chicagoland roofing contractor offers you more warranty choices for your new roof than Boxer Exteriors. To help you select the right warranty, the chart below summarizes the key provisions of each of our GAF warranties.

GAF Roofing Warranties from Boxer Exteriors

* Check ltd. warranties for complete coverage and restrictions. Also note:

    50-year coverage period for material defects applies only to single family detached residences; for all other structures, coverage period is 10 years.
    10-year workmanship coverage applies only to single family detached residences; for all other structures, coverage is 15 years.
    Installer certification is related only to installations covered by GAF system warranties.

Owens Corning Roofing Warranties from Boxer Exteriors

Standard Coverage iStandard Coverage: Each Owens Corning® roofing product has an individual product warranty covering it against manufacturing defects. Extended Coverage iExtended Coverage: Extended coverage can be purchased for additional cost from qualified Owens Corning® Roofing Platinum and Preferred Contractors. Three levels of coverage are available.
Standard Product Limited Lifetime Warranty iStandard Protection Limited Warranty: All Owens Corning® Shingle products come with a standard product limited warranty providing coverage against manufacturing defects. Each warranty starts with a TRU PROtection® Period during the initial years where coverage includes labor cost to repair/replace defective materials. After the TRU PROtection® Period is over, the coverage is for materials only and adjusted based on the age of your roof. System Protection™iSystem Protection Limited Warranty: Provides full replacement coverage for manufacturing defects on your Owens Corning® shingles and all Owens Corning® roofing components for 50 years. Preferred Protection™iPreferred Protection Limited Warranty: Provides full replacement coverage for manufacturing defects on your Owens Corning® shingles and all Owens Corning® roofing components for 50 years. This warranty includes a 10-year limited warranty on contractor workmanship. Platinum Protection™iPlatinum Protection Limited Warranty: Provides full replacement coverage for manufacturing defects on your Owens Corning® shingles and all Owens Corning® roofing components for 50 years. This warranty includes a limited lifetime warranty on contractor workmanship.
Products Defects Coverage
Overall Warranty Length iOverall Warranty Length: As a single family homeowner, lifetime coverage means that your warranty is in effect as long as you own your home. Limited Lifetime Limited Lifetime Limited Lifetime Limited Lifetime
Products Included Shingles & all Owens Corning® Roofing components Shingles & all Owens Corning® Roofing components Shingles & all Owens Corning® Roofing components Shingles & all Owens Corning® Roofing components
TRU PROtection® Period iTRU PROtection® Period: Each warranty starts with a TRU PROtection® Period during the initial years where coverage includes labor cost to repair/replace defective materials. First 10 years1 First 50 years2 First 50 years2 First 50 years2
Materials Only Coverage iMaterials Only Coverage: After the TRU PROtection® Period is over, warranty compensation is for materials only. The compensation is reduced based on the number of years you’ve enjoyed your roof from installation date through the date of your claim. After 10 Years After 50 Years After 50 Years After 50 Years
Blow Off Coverage3 i110 MPH Wind Blow Off Coverage / 130 MPH Coverage for Duration: After your shingles have achieved thermal sealing they will be covered if they experience blow-offs or wind damage in winds (including gusts) for the wind speed listed for the period from the original installation date. First 15 Years First 15 Years First 15 Years First 15 Years
StreakGuard® Algae Resistance4 iStreakGuard® Algae Resistance. Warranty length following the date of installation against brown-black staining caused by growth of cyanobacteria Gloeocapsa magma algae. First 25 years First 25 years First 25 years First 25 years
Workmanship Coverage
Coverage Period iCoverage Period: Contractor workmanship coverage includes any defective installation of the Owens Corning® Roofing System. Contractor workmanship is available only through certified Owens Corning Roofing Platinum or Preferred Contractors. None None First 10 Years Limited Lifetime with coverage reduced after 25 years based on the age of the roof.
Key Requirements
Component Products iOwens Corning® Component Products: The minimum number of Owens Corning® component product categories that must be installed to qualify for warranty coverage. The categories of component products include underlayments, intake and exhaust ventilation, hip & ridge shingles, ice & water barriers, and starter shingles. Minimum of 3 Owens Corning® Roofing components required, for the additional coverage period to apply. Min of 3 Owens Corning® Roofing components required - 1 Hip and Ridge and 2 of any others Min of 4 Owens Corning® Roofing components required - 1 Hip and Ridge, 1 Underlayment and 2 of any others Min of 4 Owens Corning® Roofing components required - 1 Hip and Ridge, 1 Underlayment and 2 of any others
Contractor Certification Required iContractor Certification Required: Your Owens Corning® Roofing System must be installed by a certified Owens Corning Roofing Platinum or Preferred Contractor and your contractor must register the warranty within 60 days of the installation. None Must be installed by an Owens Corning Roofing Platinum or Preferred Contractor Must be installed by an Owens Corning Roofing Platinum or Preferred Contractor Must be installed by an Owens Corning Roofing Platinum Contractor

See actual warranty for complete details, limitations and requirements.

  1. Excludes tear-off and disposal costs if required.
  2. Includes tear-off and disposal costs if required.
  3. After thermal sealings.
  4. 25-year Algae Resistance coverage requires the use of Owens Corning® Berkshire®, DecoRidge®, DuraRidge®, ImpactRidge®, ProEdge®, or RIZERidge®, Hip & Ridge Shingles. If a qualifying Owens Corning® manufactured ridge product is not used, the Algae Resistance warranty period is reduced from 25 to 10 years, and the non-prorated period will be 1 year. Supreme® shingles feature a 10-year Algae Resistance Limited Warranty. Algae Resistance is available on a regional basis. Algae resistance not available on all products, see product guide or www.owenscorning.com for availability in your area.
  5. Shingle coverage applies without Owens Corning® components. Minimum 3 required for components to take on coverage period of the shingle, otherwise standard individual component warranty terms apply.

Frequently Asked Questions About Warranties

Are roof warranties important

A new roof is a big investment, typically involving thousands of your hard-earned dollars and lasting 25, 30, 40 years or more. As with any big investment, knowing in advance what your warranty covers could save you thousands in the event that problems arise with your roof.

What are the chances I will have a problem with my new GAF roof?

Based on GAF’s state-of-the-art manufacturing process, the odds of having a problem with a new GAF roof is about 1 in 1000! On the other hand, while serious problems with GAF roofing materials are rare, if you were to have a problem, it can be as expensive to fix as your roof originally cost. So while the risk of having a problem is low, the cost if you do have a serious problem can be high.

What if there are problems with the roof’s installation?

Studies indicate that more than two-thirds of the problems that people experience with their new roofs are due to the contractor’s workmanship, not the roofing materials. That’s why you should trust a GAF “MasterElite” certified contractor like Boxer Exteriors with the installation.

What should I look for in a roofing warranty?

Basically, there are two types of coverage that you should ask your contractor about: coverage against material defects and coverage against workmanship errors. Make sure you get both in writing.

What does a materials warranty cover?

Almost all roofing products come with a warranty against material defects, although your exact coverage will vary depending on the brand. For example, a typical shingle warranty will cover material defects for a period of 20, 30, 40 years or more. The warranty on the other components of your roofing system can vary from as little as a few months to several years. It is important to remember that coverage against material defects is provided by the manufacturer, so you should select a brand from a manufacturer who is financially strong and therefore more likely to be in business for as long as you own your roof, which could be several decades!

What is GAF’s “SmartChoice® Protection Period”?

GAF’s warranties come with a special provision called the Smart Choice® Protection Period that covers you against material defects during the critical early years of your new roof. During this period, in the event that you experience a material defect on covered components, GAF will provide you with 100% replacement materials and the reasonable cost of labor to install them. This is important because some roofing warranties may only provide replacement materials, but not the labor to install them.

Does Boxer Exteriors cover me against workmanship errors?

Arry’s Roofing participates in the GAF Golden Pledge® Ltd. Warranty, the first manufacturer’s warranty to cover both material defects and the contractor’s workmanship (see warranty for complete coverage and restrictions). GAF will stand behind our workmanship up to 20 years! The Golden Pledge® Ltd. Warranty is available only through GAF Master Elite™ Contractors, who are factory-certified by GAF. The warranty even includes an inspection by GAF’s independent inspectors after your new roof has been completed to insure proper installation. It is the strongest, safest warranty available in roofing today. Boxer Exteriors can provide a price for the warranty when we give you a quote for your new roof.

Can I transfer my GAF Golden Pledge® Limited Warranty? 

Yes. This limited warranty may be transferred once. The second owner must notify GAF within 60 days after the property transfer has occurred by calling (800) 458-1860 and providing the following information:

  1. Registered roofing warranty number.
  2. Property address.
  3. Name of the new homeowner.