Operating Guide

GAF IR shingles meet the highest impact-resistance rating...
The UL 2218 Impact Test was developed in conjunction with insurance
industry leaders. It’s based on dropping a 2” steel ball from 20’ onto the
top of a shingle to see whether the shingle cracks. GAF IR Shingles pass
Class 4 (see illustration below)—the highest rating possible. Check with your
insurance agent about potential savings on your homeowners insurance.
What you should also know about the UL 2218 impact test:
• Forceful Impact... The test simulates hailstorms impacting a roof at a speed of over 70 mph!
• Potential Leaks... Shingles that fail the impact test are more likely to allow water to leak into your home.
• No warranty improvement... GAF’s warranty does not cover hail damage even for shingles that pass this test.
rating possible (unlike most wood
shakes with a Class C fire rating).
StainGuard
®
Protection... Helps
protect the beauty of your roof from
unsightly blue-green algae.**
Peace Of Mind... Lifetime ltd. transferable
warranty with Smart Choice
®
Protection
(non-prorated material and installation
labor coverage) for the first ten years.**
Ridge Cap Shingles... For maximum insur-
ance savings, use our Seal-A-Ridge
®
IR,
UL 2218 Class 4 Ridge Cap Shingles (for
use with Grand Sequoia
®
IR Shingles only)
or Seal-A-Ridge
®
ArmorShield
™
, UL 2218
Class 4 Ridge Cap Shingles (for use with
Timberline
®
ArmorShield
™
II Shingles only).
They’re also a unique color match to GAF
Impact-Resistant Shingles.
Guard
Stain
ALGAE DISCOLORATION
®
LIMITED WARRANTY
*This wind coverage requires special installation; see GAF Shingle & Accessory Ltd. Warranty for details.
** See GAF Shingle & Accessory Ltd. Warranty for complete coverage and restrictions. The word “Lifetime” means as long as the original individual owner(s)
of a single family detached residence [or the second owner(s) in certain circumstances] owns the property where the shingles and accessories are installed.
For owners/structures not meeting above criteria, Lifetime coverage is not applicable. Lifetime ltd. warranty on accessories requires the use of at least three
qualifying GAF accessories and the use of Lifetime Shingles.
Get potential insurance savings and maximum protection for your most valuable asset!
RESULTS ON A CLASS 4
IMPACT-RESISTANT SHINGLE...
no evidence of tears, cracks, or ruptures on
front or back of shingle after impact
RESULTS ON A STANDARD
SHINGLE...
it often has ruptures or
cracks visible on the front or back of
shingle immediately after impact
Shown:
Grand Sequoia
®
IR Shingles
in Weathered Wood
UL 2218 Class 4 Impact Test