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About Timberline® UHDZ™ (Ultra High Definition) Shingles
For homeowners ready to go beyond their expectations, we’ve introduced Timberline® UHDZ™ Shingles — the premium laminate shingle from GAF. They feature our patent-pending Dual Shadow Line for dramatic sunset shadows all day long, offer the NEW 30-year StainGuard Plus PRO™ Limited Warranty against blue-green algae discoloration1, and GAF Master Elite® contractors2 can offer 30 years of workmanship coverage when they install a qualifying GAF roofing system with Timberline® UHDZ™ shingles and register a Golden Pledge Limited Warranty.3
2 Contractors enrolled in GAF certification programs are not employees or agents of GAF, and GAF does not control or otherwise supervise these independent businesses. Contractors may receive benefits, such as loyalty rewards points and discounts on marketing tools from GAF for participating in the program and offering GAF enhanced warranties, which require the use of a minimum amount of GAF products.
3 30-year misapplication coverage term applies only to single-family detached residences owned by individual(s). For all other properties, misapplication coverage term is 25 years. A qualifying GAF roofing system consists of Timberline® UHDZ™ shingles and 5 qualifying GAF accessory products. Qualifying GAF accessory products include: (1) ridge cap shingles; (2) attic ventilation; (3) starter strip shingles; (4) roof deck protection; and (5) leak barrier. See GAF Golden Pledge® Limited Warranty for complete coverage and restrictions. Visit gaf.com/LRS for qualifying GAF products.
Go beyond beauty with the most advanced Timberline® shingle yet!
Thanks to our patent pending Dual Shadow Line, your new Timberline® UHDZ™ Shingle roof can look its very best from every angle, all day long.
Beyond beauty. Beyond your expectations.
If you’re passionate about your home, Timberline® UHDZ™ Shingles were designed with you in mind. Richer colors. Deeper dimensions. Better warranty coverage against blue-green algae discoloration.1 It’s the most beautiful shingle we offer in its class.
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Premium Laminate Shingle
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Dual shadow line and beautiful color blends
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Strong Warranties
4 15-year WindProven™ Limited Wind Warranty on GAF Shingles with LayerLock™ Technology requires the use of GAF Starter Strips, Roof Deck Protection, Ridge Cap Shingles, and Leak Barrier or Attic Ventilation. See GAF Roofing System Limited Warranty for complete coverage and restrictions Visit gaf.com/LRS for qualifying GAF products.For installations not eligible for the WindProven™ Limited Wind Warranty, see GAF Shingle & Accessory Limited Warranty for complete coverage and restrictions.
Warranty protection and advanced technology
GAF Limited Warranty Options
Customers tell us the most confusing part of buying a roof is choosing the warranty. So here’s a quick overview of some of the warranties available*.
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Shingles for the best installation
![Roof shingles blown off roof.](https://www.gaf.com/-/media/product-enrichment/timberline-uhdz/feature_windproven-1.jpg?h=200&w=200&la=en-US&hash=1653D927C4B2960EB444E1DAA8E21DEF19E9653D)
Infinite wind speed coverage
5 Results based on study conducted by Home Innovation Research Labs, an independent research lab, comparing installation of Timberline HD® Shingles to Timberline HDZ® Shingles on a 16-square roof deck using standard 4-nail nailing pattern under controlled laboratory conditions. Actual results may vary.
* Contractors enrolled in GAF certification programs are not employees or agents of GAF, and GAF does not control or otherwise supervise these independent businesses. Contractors may receive benefits, such as loyalty rewards points and discounts on marketing tools from GAF for participating in the program and offering GAF enhanced warranties, which require the use of a minimum amount of GAF products.
See how Timberline® UHDZ™ shingles compare
1 Can be used to comply with 2019 Title 24 Part 6 Cool Roof Requirements of the California Code of Regulations
2 Special Installation: GAF LayerLock™-labeled Shingles will be covered up to the maximum wind speed above ONLY if installed using 4 nails per shingle and you have GAF Starter Strip Products installed at the eaves and rakes. Special Installation for all other GAF Shingles requires use of 6 nails per shingle and GAF Starter Strip Products installed at the eaves and rakes.
3 25-year StainGuard Plus™ Algae Protection Limited Warranty, 30-year StainGuard Plus™ PRO Algae Protection Limited Warranty and 10-year StainGuard Limited Warranty against blue-green algae discoloration is available only on products sold in packages bearing the StainGuard Plus™, StainGuard Plus™ PRO or StainGuard logo. See GAF Shingle & Accessory Limited Warranty for complete coverage and restrictions.
4 15-year WindProven™ Limited Wind Warranty on GAF Shingles with LayerLock™ Technology requires the use of GAF Starter Strips, Roof Deck Protection, Ridge Cap Shingles, and Leak Barrier or Attic Ventilation. See GAF Roofing System Limited Warranty for complete coverage and restrictions Visit gaf.com/LRS for qualifying GAF products.For installations not eligible for the WindProven Limited Wind Warranty, see GAF Shingle & Accessory Limited Warranty for complete coverage and restrictions.
5 See GAF Shingle & Accessory Limited Warranty for complete coverage and restrictions.
Recommended accessories
These are just a few of the GAF accessories that are recommended for use with your new Timberline® UHDZ™ shingles.
![GAF TimberCrest Premium SBS-Modified Ridge Cap Shingles on roof.](https://www.gaf.com/-/media/product-enrichment/timberline-uhdz/tile_timbercrest-related-products.jpg?h=262&w=262&la=en-US&hash=B48604CDBD477AAC913AC2F9D2450EF5910F1C86)
SBS-modified 10” (254 mm) width ridge cap shingles with bullnose rounded edge help accent your new roof.
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![timbertex ridge cap shingle used over designer roofing shingles](https://www.gaf.com/-/media/about-us-content-tile/recommended-shingle-components/tile_timbertex-related-products-2.jpg?h=264&w=262&la=en-US&hash=B66F8700FC2E739D3338BA06C72C52ACD447FD07)
Double layer 12” (305 mm) width ridge cap shingles with large exposure provide a dimensional finished look..
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![a roll of deck-armor roof deck protection](https://www.gaf.com/-/media/about-us-content-tile/recommended-shingle-components/tile_deck-armor.jpg?h=262&w=262&la=en-US&hash=8B20DB29F0BCA1CBEFA27356050378F1B3C68E2B)
Breathable technology helps manage roof system moisture and provides a secondary layer of wind-driven rain protection.
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![weatherblocker starter strip shingles](https://www.gaf.com/-/media/about-us-content-tile/recommended-shingle-components/tile_weatherblocker-related-products.jpg?h=262&w=262&la=en-US&hash=699FA4530EC4821CDA5EA2758AC076F6E042755B)
Extra wide starter strip shingles with properly positioned adhesive help resist shingle blow-off.
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Explore shingle colors and styles
Find inspiration for your new roof project at the GAF Shingle Style Guide, and explore how your shingle choice will reflect your budget and goals.