Elk Roofing Shingles

Elk no longer makes shingles. GAF bought ElkCorp in 2007 and later stopped using the Elk brand. If you own an Elk roof, start with GAF for questions about old products and warranties. GAF belongs to Standard Industries and has its main office in Parsippany, New Jersey.

Identify an Existing Elk Shingle Roof

Start with your receipt, warranty, and any old shingle wrappers. Check for spare shingles left from the job, too. Write down the product name and the date of the roof work. Ask a roofer to take photos of any useful markings. Stay off the roof yourself.

Plan a Repair or Replacement

Ask your roofer to identify the old shingle before choosing a new one. Have them explain whether the new shingle will fit and how it may affect your warranty. A close color match does not mean two shingles will work together.

If you need a new roof, our roof replacement cost guide can help you compare bids. You can also use our architectural-shingle guide to learn what to ask about today’s products.

Ask About Your Elk Warranty

Gather your roof’s warranty, receipt, product name, and photos. Include the date of the roof work and any records from a change of ownership. Use GAF’s warranty and claims resources to ask which terms apply. A new GAF warranty does not tell you what an older Elk warranty covers.

Corporate History

Elk Roofing Products started in Stephens, Arkansas, in 1955. A historical company account says Elcor bought the roofing business in 1972.

A state certificate in a USPTO record traces two name changes. Elcor Chemical Corporation became Elcor Corporation in 1976. The company then became ElkCorp on September 1, 2002.

You can read about GAF in its company history. A SEC filing gives the dates: the buyer bought about 90% of ElkCorp on February 22, 2007. It bought the rest on March 26.

Older Elk Shingle Products

Elk sold several shingle lines before the sale. They included Prestique, Raised Profile, Capstone, Domain Winslow, and Domain Ashford. ElkCorp listed these products in its 2006 annual filing.

GAF used the GAF-Elk name for a time, then dropped the Elk name. Product names changed over the years. Check your wrapper, receipt, or warranty to identify your shingles. A roofer can help if you do not have those records.

Contacting GAF About Elk

For questions about an old Elk product or claim, use GAF’s warranty and claims resources. You can also call 1-877-423-7663.

Legacy Elk Warranties

Elk warranty terms varied by product and purchase date. The owner, roof work, and type of claim also matter. ElkCorp’s 2006 filing listed product warranties from 30 to 50 years. It also listed limited wind coverage from 70 to 130 mph. The higher wind ratings required certain methods of installation.

Those old ranges do not apply to all Elk shingles. They do not tell you how long your roof will last, either. Read the warranty for your product. Check what it covers, what it leaves out, and whether it transfers to a new owner. Then ask GAF how to file a claim.