Warranty Explained
The GAF Golden Pledge Warranty —
Plain English Explanation
Every qualifying Westmark GAF asphalt installation includes the GAF Golden Pledge. Here's what it actually covers, what 'qualifying' means, and why it's the warranty most homeowners should care about.
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What It Covers
What the GAF Golden Pledge Actually Includes
The GAF Golden Pledge® Limited Warranty provides a Lifetime limited warranty term for qualifying manufacturing defects and workmanship on eligible single-family detached residences. Manufacturing-defect coverage is non-prorated for 50 years. Workmanship coverage is non-prorated for 25 years with Timberline HDZ® and Timberline HDZ® RS shingles, and 30 years with eligible designer shingles, including Grand Sequoia®. Coverage becomes prorated after the applicable non-prorated period. Tear-off and disposal are included when necessary for an approved covered claim. Eligibility, exclusions, registration requirements, and complete coverage terms are defined by the GAF Golden Pledge Limited Warranty.
Manufacturing-Defect Coverage
A Lifetime limited term on qualifying GAF system components — non-prorated for the first 50 years, then prorated.
Tear-Off & Disposal
Tear-off and disposal are included when necessary in connection with an approved covered claim, backed by GAF.
Workmanship Coverage
A Lifetime limited workmanship (misapplication) term — non-prorated for 25 years with Timberline HDZ / HDZ RS, or 30 years with eligible designer shingles like Grand Sequoia — backed by GAF, not just by the contractor.
Manufacturer-Backed
GAF stands behind the warranty directly — not just a contractor promise.
Qualifying System Components
Applies to qualifying GAF system components installed as part of a complete GAF system.
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Why It's Different
Standard Material Warranty vs Golden Pledge
Most basic shingle installs come with a standard material warranty — which only covers the shingles if they fail on their own, and explicitly excludes installation workmanship.
Standard Material Warranty
Covers shingle defects only. Excludes workmanship. Difficult to claim. The default coverage on most basic installs.
GAF Golden Pledge — Westmark Standard
lifetime material, labor & workmanship — manufacturer-backed. Available on qualifying complete GAF system installations. Included on every qualifying Westmark GAF asphalt install.
What 'Qualifying' Means
What Makes a Project Eligible for Golden Pledge
The Golden Pledge isn't automatic. It requires the project to be installed to GAF manufacturer specification by a qualified contractor as a complete matched system.
Installed to GAF manufacturer specification by a qualified contractor
Complete GAF system — matched components, not mixed brands
Installed to GAF manufacturer specification
Registered with GAF after installation
FAQs
Common Questions
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