No one offers you more warranty choices in the Detroit area for your new roof than GAF-Elk! To help you select the right warranty Kearns Brothers has set up the chart below. This summarizes the key provisions of each GAF-Elk warranty. Click here to review the most frequently-asked questions about warranties.
GAF-Elk Warranty Comparison Guide
 STANDARD Shingle Warranty |
 BETTER System Warranty |
 BEST Golden Pledge |
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Material Defect Coverage* |
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| 100% coverage period | 3, 5, or 10 yrs. | 20yrs. (Most Shingles) 50 yrs. (LifetimeShingles) |
20yrs. (Most Shingles) 50 yrs. (Lifetime Shingles) |
| Covers roofing system? | No (Just Shingles) | Yes (Entire System) | Yes (Entire System) |
| Cost of installation labor included? | No (during non-prorated period) | 25 yrs. to Lifetime | 25 yrs. to Lifetime |
Workmanship Coverage* |
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| 100% coverage period | 2 yrs. (offered by contractor) | 2 yrs. (offered by contractor) | 20 yrs. (provided by GAF-Elk) |
| Misapplication of flashings covered? | 2 yrs. (offered by contractor) | 2 yrs. (offered by contractor | 20 yrs. (provided by GAF-Elk) |
| Installer certified? | No (Anyone can install) | Yes (Only GAF-Elk Certified™ or Master Elite® Contractors can install) | Yes (Only GAF-Elk Master Elite® Contractors can install) |
| Tear-off costs included? (when required) | No | Yes (For material defects only) | Yes |
| Disposal costs included? (when required) | No | No | Yes |
Problem Prevention |
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| Exclusive 40-point factory inspection? | No | No | Yes |
Peace of Mind |
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| “Maximum” wind coverage up to 130 mph Category 3 hurricane wind speed available? | No | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty transferable? | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Free transfer? | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Good Housekeeping Protection? | Yes | Yes | Yes |