Why Grand Sequoia® AS?

Made with our proprietary SBS modified asphalt formulation, Grand Sequoia® AS SBS Modified IR Shingles provide an excellent combination of enhanced impact resistance and beauty for your most valuable asset! They pass the industry's toughest impact-resistance test: UL 2218 Class 4. What does that mean? Shingles that pass this test may qualify for insurance discounts.1

  • Potential Insurance Savings:  Grand Sequoia® AS Shingles pass the UL 2218 Class 4 Impact-Resistance Test, and may qualify for insurance discounts.1
  • SBS Modified Asphalt:  Provides a more durable, rubber-like, and super-flexible shingle — to help reduce stress when impacted.
  • Excellent Wind Performance:  Meets Class 4 wind rating from Underwriters Laboratories — the highest wind rating possible. DuraGrip™ Adhesive seals each shingle tightly and reduces the risk of shingle blow-off. Shingles warrantied to withstand maximum wind gusts of up to 130 mph (209 km/h)!2
  • 25-year StainGuard Plus™ Algae Protection Limited Warranty against blue-green algae discoloration.  Proprietary GAF Time-Release Algae-Fighting Technology helps protect your shingles from unsightly stains.3
  • Peace Of Mind:  Lifetime limited transferable warranty with Smart Choice® Protection (non-prorated material and installation labor coverage) for the first ten years.4
  • Ridge Cap Shingles:  Use our Seal-A-Ridge® ArmorShield™ SBS Modified Ridge Cap Shingles. They’re a unique color match to the GAF ArmorShield™ Series of Shingles. 
1Insurance discounts may not be available in your area. Where available, insurance discounts may vary. Contact your insurance provider for information.
2Your shingles will be covered up to the maximum wind speed above ONLY if installed using 6 nails per shingle and GAF Starter Strip Products installed at the eaves and rakes. Maximum Wind Speed Coverage is 130mph with Special Installation or 110mph without Special Installation. See GAF Shingle & Accessory Limited Warranty for complete details.
325-year StainGuard Plus™ Algae Protection Limited Warranty against blue-green algae discoloration is available only on products sold in packages bearing the StainGuard Plus™ logo. See GAF Shingle & Accessory Limited Warranty for complete coverage, restrictions, and qualifying products.
4See GAF Shingle & Accessory Limited Warranty for complete coverage and restrictions. The word “Lifetime” refers to the length of coverage provided by the GAF Shingle & Accessory Limited Warranty and means as long as the original individual owner(s) of a single-family detached residence [or the second owner(s) in certain circumstances] owns the property where the shingles and accessories are installed. For owners/structures not meeting the above criteria, Lifetime coverage is not applicable. Lifetime limited warranty on accessories requires the use of at least three qualifying GAF accessories and the use of Lifetime Shingles.

Note: Always use complementary-color GAF StarterMatch™ Starter Strip Shingles when installing Grand Sequoia® AS Shingles for the best look.

(Also Note: It is difficult to reproduce the color clarity and actual color blends of these products. Before selecting your color, please ask to see several full-size shingles.)
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Warranties & Technologies

¹25-year StainGuard Plus™ Algae Protection Limited Warranty against blue-green algae discoloration is available only on products sold in packages bearing the StainGuard Plus™ logo. See GAF Shingle & Accessory Limited Warranty for complete coverage and restrictions.
¹Timberline® AS II Shingles are not warranted to withstand hail damage.
*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.
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.com/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.

Specs & Codes

Specifications
(All Dimensions Are Nominal)
Pieces/Square 72
Bundles/Square 4
Nails/Square¹ 360
Exposure 5"
Dimensions 17" x 40"
Applicable Standards & Protocols
  • Fire - UL Listed to ANSI/UL 790 Class A
  • Wind - ASTM D7158, Class H
  • Wind - ASTM D3161, Class F
  • National - ASTM D3018, Type 1
  • National - ASTM D3462**
  • National - Classified in accordance with ICC-ES AC438
  • Regional - Miami-Dade County Product Control Approved***
  • Regional - State of Florida Approved
  • Regional - Texas Department of Insurance Listed
  • Regional - ICC-ES ESR- 1475****
  • Regional - ICC-ES ESR- 3267
  • Special Feature - Passes UL 2218, Class 4 Impact Test
  • Regional - CSA A123.5******
**ASTM D3462 - Periodically tested by independent and internal labs to ensure compliance with ASTM D3462 at time of manufacture. Applies to only some plants that make Royal Sovereign® Shingles and Marquis WeatherMax® Shingles. Applies to White only for Royal Sovereign® Shingles.
***Miami-Dade County Product Control Approved - Applies to some plants only that make Timberline® UHDZ™ Shingles, Royal Sovereign® Shingles and Marquis WeatherMax® Shingles. Applies to White only for Royal Sovereign® Shingles.
****ICC-ES ESR- 1475 - Applies to some plants only that make Royal Sovereign® Shingles and Marquis WeatherMax® Shingles. Applies to White only for Royal Sovereign® Shingles.
******CSA A123.5 - Applies to some plants only that make Timberline HDZ®, Timberline® NS, and Timberline AS II®.

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