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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
1 30-year StainGuard Plus PRO™ Algae Protection Limited Warranty against blue-green algae discoloration is available only on products sold in packages bearing the StainGuard Plus PRO™ logo. See GAF Shingle & Accessory Limited Warranty for complete coverage and restrictions.
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.
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.
Premium Laminate Shingle
For homeowners and Home Owners Associations seeking a shingle that’s heavier than our Timberline HDZ® shingle.
Dual shadow line and beautiful color blends
Proprietary granule technology and unique color blends help your roof look its best from any angle, any time of day
Strong Warranties
Includes the NEW 30-year StainGuard Plus PRO1 limited warranty against blue-green algae discoloration and is eligible for the WindProven™ Limited Wind Warranty when installed with the required combination of four qualifying GAF accessories4
1 30-year StainGuard Plus PRO™ Algae Protection Limited Warranty against blue-green algae discoloration is available only on products sold in packages bearing the StainGuard Plus PRO™ 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.
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
1 30-year StainGuard Plus PRO™ Algae Protection Limited Warranty against blue-green algae discoloration is available only on products sold in packages bearing the StainGuard Plus PRO™ logo. See GAF Shingle & Accessory Limited Warranty for complete coverage and restrictions.
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*.
* Visit https://www.gaf.com/en-us/for-homeowners/warranties for our limited warranty comparison guide. See applicable limited warranty for complete coverage and restrictions.
Shingles for the best installation
LayerLock® technology powers the industry’s widest nailing zone for fast, accurate nailing. The StrikeZone® nailing area is so easy to hit that a roofer placed 999 out of 1,000 nails correctly in our test.5
Infinite wind speed coverage
When installed with the required combination of four qualifying GAF accessories, GAF shingles with LayerLock® technology qualify for the WindProven™ Limited Wind Warranty with no maximum wind speed limitation.4
4 15-year WindProven™ Limited Wind Warranty on Timberline® 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 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.
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.
† Lifetime refers to the length of warranty coverage provided and means as long as the original individual owner(s) of a single-family detached residence [or eligible second owner(s)] owns the property where the qualifying GAF products are installed. For other owners/structures, Lifetime coverage is not applicable. Lifetime coverage on shingles requires the use of GAF Lifetime Shingles only. See the GAF Shingle & Accessory Limited Warranty for complete coverage and restrictions. Visit gaf.ca/LRS for qualifying GAF products. Lifetime coverage on shingles and accessories requires the use of any GAF Lifetime Shingle and at least 3 qualifying GAF Accessories. See the GAF Roofing System Limited Warranty for complete coverage and restrictions. For installations not eligible for the GAF Roofing System Limited Warranty, see the GAF Shingle & Accessory Limited Warranty. Visit gaf.com/LRS for qualifying GAF products.
* 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.
* 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.
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† Lifetime refers to the length of warranty coverage provided and means as long as the original individual owner(s) of a single-family detached residence [or eligible second owner(s)] owns the property where the qualifying GAF products are installed. For other owners/structures, Lifetime coverage is not applicable. Lifetime coverage on shingles requires use of GAF Lifetime shingles only. See GAF Shingle & Accessory Limited Warranty for complete coverage and restrictions. Visit gaf.com/LRS for qualifying GAF products.
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.
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.
TimberCrest® Premium SBS‑Modified Ridge Cap Shingles
SBS-modified 10” (254 mm) width ridge cap shingles with bullnose rounded edge help accent your new roof.
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TimberTex® Premium Ridge Cap Shingles
Double layer 12” (305 mm) width ridge cap shingles with large exposure provide a dimensional finished look..
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Deck‑Armor™ Premium Breathable Roof Deck Protection
Breathable technology helps manage roof system moisture and provides a secondary layer of wind-driven rain protection.
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WeatherBlocker™ Premium Starter Strip Shingles
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.
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.