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FORTIFIED Roof™ and GAF products
A FORTIFIED Roof™ designation and GAF products — a perfect combination
At GAF, we are committed to helping you protect your home, so we are happy to introduce customers to the FORTIFIED Roof™ Program.
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What is a FORTIFIED Roof™?
What makes a FORTIFIED Roof™?
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Sealed roof deck
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Better attachment
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Strong roof vent
All ridge and off-ridge roof vents must be tested in accordance with TAS 100 (A) and/or have Miami-Dade County Notice of Acceptance (NOA).
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Impact-resistant shingles
In hail-prone areas, homeowners are encouraged to opt for the Hail Supplement, which requires shingles with a score of Good or Excellent on the IBHS Hail Impact Ratings.
How GAF can help
Potential Savings and Incentives
3 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. Your dealings with a Contractor, and any services they provide to you, are subject to the Contractor Terms of Use. Visit www.gaf.com/gaf-contractor-terms-of-use for details. To verify whether a contractor is a GAF Master Elite contractor visit www.gaf.com/contractor
4 To be eligible for a GAF Golden Pledge® Limited Warranty, a GAF Master Elite® Contractor must install a qualifying GAF roofing system, which consists of qualifying GAF asphaltic 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.com/LRS for a list of qualifying products. See GAF Golden Pledge® Limited Warranty for complete coverage and restrictions. Notwithstanding any Fortified designation, GAF products are covered by GAF’s limited warranties, which are your sole and exclusive remedy for any covered issues arising out of or related to qualifying GAF products. For copies of GAF Limited warranties visit gaf.com/en-us/resources/warranties/residential
5 Insurance discounts, grants, and other incentives are not guaranteed and may vary if available. For more information visit fortifiedhome.org/incentives.
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Learn MoreGAF Products that meet the criteria of the FORTIFIED™ Program
FORTIFIED Roof™ Leak Barrier Requirement:
- Must comply with ASTM D1970 standards.
- 1-ply self-adhering leak barrier.
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WeatherWatch® Ice & Water Leak Barrier
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StormGuard® Film-Surfaced Leak Barrier
FORTIFIED Roof™ Peel & Stick Starter Strip Requirement:
- Must comply with ASTM D1970 standards.
- Either embed the starter strip in roofing cement or use self-adhering starter strips.
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QuickStart® Peel & Stick Starter Roll
FORTIFIED Roof™ Sealed Roof Deck Requirement:
- Must comply with ASTM D8257 standards.
- Use a 2-ply synthetic underlayment.
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FeltBuster® Synthetic Roofing Felt
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TigerPaw™ Premium Roof Deck Protection
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Deck-Armor™ Premium Breathable Roof Deck Protection
FORTIFIED Roof™ Standard Shingle Requirement:
- Must be Class F (ASTM D3161) or Class H (ASTM D7158) rated asphalt shingles.
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Timberline HDZ®
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Timberline UHDZ®
If seeking the optional hail supplement under the FORTIFIED Home - High Wind designation, asphalt shingles must be rated Good or Excellent in the IBHS Hail Impact Standard Ratings. Our Timberline® AS II shingles, made with proprietary SBS-modified asphalt formulation, pass UL’s toughest impact-resistance test (UL 2218 Class 4)6.
6 GAF makes no express or implied warranty about the impact performance of this product against hail. Hail damage is not covered under the limited warranty. See GAF Shingle and Accessory Limited Warranty for complete coverage and restrictions.
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Timberline® AS II
A broad line of ridge and off-ridge ventilation products for residential roof systems.
All ridge and off-ridge roof vents must be tested in accordance with TAS 100 (A) and/or have Miami-Dade County Notice of Acceptance (NOA).
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Cobra® Attic Ventilation Products
Master Flow™ off ridge attic ventilation products
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Master Flow™ Roof Louver SSB960 Metal Slant‑Back
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Master Flow™ High‑Capacity Dome Vent
Electric & Solar Power Attic Vents - Roof Mount
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Master Flow EZ Cool™ Plug‑in Power Attic Vent ‑ Roof Mount
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MasterFlow™ Power Attic Vents - Roof Mount with Thermostat
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Master Flow™ Wi‑Fi Attic Vent - Roof Mount
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Master Flow™ Power Attic Vents - Roof Mount with Humidistat/Thermostat
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Master Flow™ GreenMachine™ Solar‑Powered Roof Vent
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Master Flow™ GreenMachine™ Dual‑Powered Roof Vent
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Master Flow™ GreenMachine™ High‑Power Solar Roof Vent
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Master Flow™ GreenMachine™ High‑Power Solar Roof Vent - Dual‑Powered Model
Wind Turbines
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Master Flow™ Galvanized Wind Turbines - Externally-Braced
Aluminum Ridge Vent
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Master Flow™ Ridge Vent - Aluminum
Rooftop Accessories
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Master Flow™ Pivot™ Pipe Boot Flashing
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About IBHS
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