Why Grand Sequoia® RS?

With Grand Sequoia® RS Shingles, you get value, performance, and reliability in a genuine wood-shake look — plus potential cooling cost savings!1 The enhanced shadow effect and rich color blends of Grand Sequoia® RS Shingles combine to give your roof a striking look unmatched by any other brand. The extra-large design with oversized tabs creates a wood-shake look — at a fraction of the cost!

  • Can be used to comply with Title 24 cool roof requirements (as required by law in much of California). Find out more about Title 24 here.
  • Are rated by the Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC) Meet the cool roof requirements of the Los Angeles Green Building Code.
1Potential for savings depends on various factors including, but not limited to, radiative properties of shingles installed, climate zone, utility rates, location, and HVAC equipment efficiency. For the radiative properties of each shingle, visit the CRRC's Rated Products Directory at coolroofs.org/products.

(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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Features and Benefits

Warranties & Technologies

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StainGuard Plus™ Algae Protection Limited Warranty

Protect your roof investment with algae resistance so powerful it allows us to offer a 25-year limited warranty against blue-green algae discoloration on many of our most popular products, including Timberline HDZ® Shingles.¹
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DuraGrip Adhesive

Dura Grip™ Adhesive helps protect your roof from winds and wind-driven rain. When combined with LayerLock™ Technology and the required combination of four qualifying GAF Accessories, it helps provide the holding power behind the WindProven™ Limited Wind Warranty*
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EcoDark® Granules

Newly formulated EcoDark® Granules provide deep, rich colors including Timberline HDZ® RS Charcoal, the darkest highly reflective shingle color available.
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Lifetime† Limited Warranty

When you install GAF Lifetime Shingles and at least 3 qualifying GAF accessories, you get a Lifetime Limited Warranty on your qualifying GAF Products.
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.
*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 5
Nails/Square¹ 360
Exposure 5"
Dimensions 17 1/4" 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 - Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC) Rated
  • Regional - CSA A123.5******
  • Special Feature / Regional - City of LA / LA County
**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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Parts of a GAF roofing system

Residential warranties
GAF ridge cap shingles

Ridge cap shingles

The finishing touch that helps defend against leaks at the hips and ridges.
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GAF residential attic ventilation

Attic ventilation

Helps to reduce attic moisture and heat.
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Rooftop accessories

Specialty roofing accessories designed to enhance the performance of your roofing system.
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Helps to guard against shingle blow-offs.
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Roof deck protection

Helps shield the roof deck from moisture infiltration.
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Leak barrier

Helps prevent leaks caused by wind-driven rain and ice dams.
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