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.