When it comes to roofing materials GAF is the most recognized and trusted company in North America.

GAF has been manufacturing roofing products for over a hundred years. According to GAF they were established in 1886 and are now the leading manufacturer of roofing products with 3,200 employees with plants located across the United States. They can also boast of having the #1 shingle in America.  One in four roofs in the U.S. are by GAF.  They are also a member of Standard Industries, making GAF part of the largest roofing and waterproofing business in the world doing approximately three billion dollars in sales.

What do the letters GAF stand for? Well we know it stands for quality and a wide variety of high performing roofing products with excellent customer satisfaction, but the letters GAF actually stand for General Aniline & Film. The company is based in Parsippany, New Jersey.

What makes GAF so great?

It has been rated #1 in shingle quality by home builders 10 out of the last 12 years. They offer a wide variety of asphalt shingles with many styles and colors and should you have a need for the same shingle five or ten years down the road you will most likely be able to find them. GAF’s high tech roofing plants across America produce shingles made of fiberglass, asphalt, and mineral granules to supply the demand for quality roofing shingles.

GAF offers an array of roofing products including the popular Timberline lifetime rated shingles, underlayment, water barriers, ridge cap, and more. GAF also offers contractor training and certification insuring quality installation, and product performance. When it comes to warranties GAF’s is considered the best in the roofing industry. Most of GAF’s warranties are transferable.

Excellence in performance, quality and durability are all hallmarks of GAF’s commitment to its customers. They offer roofing shingles for every budget from a 25 year three tab asphalt shingle to a class four hail resistant specialty shingle. GAF has led the way in shingle design, peak performance and value in the roofing industry. When it comes to beauty, performance, and reliability, GAF’s Timberline HD shingle is the choice of homeowners and installers alike.

If you’re like most homeowners you want the best value for your dollar and with GAF’s limited lifetime warranty you can’t go wrong. It gives you a great wood shake look that will enhance not only the beauty of your home but the value as well. The Timberline series includes, HD, Ultra HD, Natural Shadow, Cool Series, and Armorshield ll.

The question was what does GAF mean to the roofing industry?

It means quality roofing materials with  satisfied customer and installer reviews from great roofers like Chappell Roofing serving Odessa, Texas.