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GAF Timberline Ultra System: A Comprehensive Roofing Solution with a 40-Year Warranty

The GAF Timberline Ultra System is a premium roofing solution designed to offer homeowners enhanced durability, aesthetic appeal, and comprehensive protection. This system combines high-performance shingles with essential roofing components to deliver a reliable and long-lasting roof.​

Key Features of the Timberline Ultra System:

  • High-Definition Shingles: The Timberline Ultra HDZ™ shingles feature advanced color blends. They also possess enhanced shadow lines, providing a dimensional and attractive appearance.​
  • Impact Resistance: Equipped with UltraMat™ high-performance fiberglass mat technology, these shingles achieve a UL 2218 Class 4 impact-resistance rating, offering superior protection against hail and debris.
  • Algae Resistance: The shingles incorporate time-release StainGuard Plus PRO™ technology, providing a 30-year limited warranty against blue-green algae discoloration. This helps maintain the roof’s appearance over time. ​
  • Wind Resistance: When installed with special techniques, including the use of 6 nails per shingle and GAF Starter Strip Products at the eaves and rakes, the system is covered for wind speeds up to 130 mph.

40-Year Warranty Details:

The Timberline Ultra System comes with a 40-year limited warranty when installed on single-family detached residences owned by individuals. For other types of properties, such as commercial or multi-family buildings, the warranty term is also 40 years. The warranty includes:​

  • Smart Choice Protection Period: This period provides non-prorated coverage for the first 20 years when the system is installed by a GAF Master Elite® contractor using at least five qualifying GAF accessory products. ​
  • Algae Resistance Coverage: Coverage for blue-green algae discoloration is provided for 25 years under the StainGuard Plus PRO™ warranty. ​
  • Wind Resistance Coverage: The system offers coverage against wind damage up to 130 mph with special installation techniques. ​
  • Workmanship Coverage: When installed by a GAF Master Elite® contractor, the system includes up to 30 years of workmanship coverage, ensuring quality installation and peace of mind. ​

Conclusion:

The GAF Timberline Ultra System provides homeowners with a robust and aesthetically pleasing roofing solution backed by an extensive 40-year warranty. By combining advanced materials, superior protection features, and comprehensive warranty coverage, this system offers long-term value and peace of mind for homeowners seeking a reliable roofing option.

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