Founded in 1886, GAF is the leading roofing manufacturer in North America. As a member of the Standard Industries family of companies, GAF is part of the largest roofing and waterproofing business in
the world.
The company’s products include a comprehensive portfolio of roofing and waterproofing solutions for residential and commercial properties as well as for civil engineering applications.
The full GAF portfolio of solutions is supported by an extensive national network of factory-certified contractors.
GAF continues to be the leader in quality and offers comprehensive warranty protection on its products and systems. The company’s success is driven by a commitment to empowering its people to deliver advanced quality and purposeful innovation.
GAF also supports the roofing industry through CARE, the Center for the Advancement of Roofing Excellence, which has provided education to over 230,000 professionals. CARE’s mission is to help professional contractors and distributors build their businesses through sales and management education, and to provide product and installation training to contractors, distributors, architects, property owners, and related industry personnel.
Get a scope of work for your insurance restoration project! The GAF ScopeConnectSM service was designed especially for contractors, to take the pain out of insurance restoration work. If you’ve done insurance work, you know about the need to create an estimate using Symbility or Xactimate software.
The GAF ScopeConnectSM Service can deliver an estimate written by Symbility-trained and Xactimate-certified estimators in an industry standard format. Just answer a few questions and within 24 hours, receive the information you need to work an insurance restoration project.
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LayerLock Technology mechanically fuses the common bond between overlapping shingle layers. The added strength at the common bond powers the StrikeZone™ nailing area — the industry’s widest nail zone.
Timberline HDZ® shingles give you value and performance in a genuine wood-shake look.
Learn more about our LayerLock Technology.
Get a GAF QuickMeasure™ report — with accurate roof measurements and high-resolution imagery — in under 1 hour for single-family homes, and under 24 hours for multi-family homes. Available in areas of the U.S. and Canada. The interactive 3D rendering can be used to help homeowners visualize the look of different shingle colors and styles on their home. This interactive rendering is also editable and allows you to adjust roof measurements to scale and remove facets conveniently.
Learn more about GAF QuickMeasure.
Turn 2D building plans into a 3D rendering with detailed roof measurements in under two hours for single family homes. GAF Takeoff™ eliminates guesswork about the roof by bringing your blueprints to life. Detailed measurements, a materials list and a 3D rendering makes complicated work simple. All in less than two hours for single family homes.
Get a site-specific data report that includes powerful insights like local building codes or roof design criteria, historical imagery, up to 10 year wind and hail history, and more. Grow your business with residential property data reports. A site-specific data report formatted to help you work smarter and more effectively. Arrive equipped with powerful insights you need, including local building codes, historical imagery, up to 10 year wind and hail history, and more. GAF QuickSite™ reports provide helpful information for insurance restoration projects. It’s a resource to help you connect with homeowners. Available in the U.S. only.
Learn more about GAF QuickSite.
Hail and wind swaths for residential neighborhoods; when severe weather affects your area, be prepared to serve and grow your customer base with this easy-to-use, all in-one weather tool. Featuring hail and wind swaths of selected storm with NOAA verification and 3-year storm history. Unlimited reports included in your subscription. GAF Enhanced Warranty Notifications now available to qualifying GAF WeatherHub subscribers. GAF Master Elite® and GAF Certified™ Contractors with a GAF WeatherHub subscription will receive an email notification when a roof for which they registered a GAF Golden Pledge, Silver Pledge or System Plus limited warranty is in an area that recently experienced 60 mph or greater winds and/or 1+ inch size hail.
Learn more about GAF WeatherHub.
GAF Project is an All-In-One Digital Sales Tool for appointments, estimates, agreements and signatures. GAF Project streamlines the entire sales process — integrating lead management, digital measurement, inspection, presentation, estimating, proposals, e-signature, and payments — into one easy-to-use digital tool. With one-click-estimates and ready-to-use content, GAF Project means you’re always ready for business from anywhere. GAF Project gives home remodeling contractors the suite of digital sales tools they need to book out faster, make more money, and cut their busywork by up to 10 hours a week.
Browse all roofing classes offered by GAF CARE through the Center for the Advancement of Roofing Excellence.
From installation basics to next-level business strategy, GAF CARE offers learning opportunities for residential and commercial roofers at all career stages. Classes are available in-person, online, and on-demand. Many classes are available in Spanish, from native speakers.
Access live webinars, in-person training, and on-demand courses for every skill level. Starting with a step-by-step installation series, offerings explore hands-on skills to the ins and outs of warranty registration.
Learn everything from the basics of Low-Slope 101 to more advanced topics, including wind design and thermal dynamics. Choose from a wide range of in-person, online, and video on-demand courses. Wherever you are in your roofing career, GAF CARE offers training for every skill level. Course topics range from installation to in-home selling, offering financing to sharpening business acumen, and much more.
Expand your skills with GAF's Learning Portal!
Explore Latinos In Roofing resources.
Check out upcoming CARE events!
PRODUCTS & SYSTEMS
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Whether you are already taking on insurance restoration work or are considering it, you know it’s a great way to expand your business. However, it's not as easy as it looks when you consider the resources and technology needed.
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The GAF ScopeConnect℠ service allows contractors of all sizes, ...
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