Timberline is GAF’s architectural asphalt-shingle family for residential roofs. GAF is a Standard Industries company based in Parsippany, New Jersey. GAF describes Timberline as its number-one-selling shingle brand; that statement comes from the manufacturer rather than independent market-share research.
History
GAF traces its roofing history to the Standard Paint Company, founded in 1886. The business later became Ruberoid and then General Aniline & Film, the source of the GAF name.
GAF says a Ruberoid engineer created Timberline in 1967 by laminating two strip shingles to add depth and strength. The product family has changed since then, so buyers should use GAF’s current catalog rather than older HD, Ultra HD, American Harvest, or Cool Series lists.
Current Timberline Products
Availability and colors vary by region. GAF’s current U.S. pages include:
Timberline HDZ: Laminated shingles with LayerLock technology, algae-protection options, and select cool-roof colors. GAF lists UL 2218 Class 3 impact testing for qualifying packages.
Timberline UHDZ: A premium laminated shingle with a dual shadow line. Qualifying products with UltraMat carry a UL 2218 Class 4 impact classification.
Timberline NS: An architectural shingle with a more even-toned appearance. GAF states that it does not carry the impact rating offered on HDZ or UHDZ.
Timberline AS II: An SBS-modified asphalt shingle with a UL 2218 Class 4 impact classification.
Check the wrapper and current product page. Impact testing does not guarantee that hail will not damage the roof, and GAF states that hail damage is not covered under its standard limited warranty.
Fire, Wind, and Cool-Roof Ratings
Ratings apply to named products and installation conditions. The Timberline HDZ product page, for example, lists UL 790 Class A external-fire classification and ASTM D3161 Class F and ASTM D7158 Class H wind classifications. Regional approvals and impact ratings may apply only to products from certain plants or packages with the required marking.
GAF’s WindProven limited warranty has system requirements, including specified GAF accessories. A test classification or marketing wind speed is not a promise that any installation will resist every storm.
Only selected colors carry current Cool Roof Rating Council values or meet named regional requirements. Compare the exact color and product, not the Timberline name alone.
GAF Contractor Certifications
GAF’s current residential locator identifies three certification levels:
GAF Certified
GAF Certified Plus
GAF Master Elite
President’s Club is an award for qualifying Master Elite contractors, not a separate basic certification tier. Commercial credentials use different names and should not be mixed into a residential list.
Use GAF’s contractor-verification page to confirm the company’s current status. Certification can give a contractor access to specific enhanced warranties, but it does not replace your own checks. Verify the contractor’s legal name, license where required, insurance, local references, permit plan, written scope, cleanup terms, and complaint history.
Warranty
Qualifying Timberline shingles carry a limited lifetime manufacturing-defect warranty. GAF defines “Lifetime” as the period that the original individual owner, or an eligible second owner after a proper transfer, owns an eligible single-family detached residence. Other owners and structures receive different terms.
manufacturing defects and the initial non-prorated Smart Choice protection period;
wind coverage, with installation requirements and a separate term;
algae-discoloration coverage for packages bearing the required StainGuard mark;
accessory coverage, which changes when enough qualifying GAF accessories are installed.
Enhanced System Plus, Silver Pledge, and Golden Pledge warranties have product, contractor, registration, fee, and deadline requirements. Workmanship, tear-off, disposal, labor, and inspection coverage differ. Ask the contractor to name the exact warranty in the proposal and give you the complete document before signing.
Sustainability and Solar
GAF sells select reflective shingle colors and works with GAF Energy on Timberline Solar roofing. Asphalt-shingle recycling depends on local collection programs and end markets. Confirm that a recycler will accept the tear-off material before including diversion in a contract.
Contacting GAF
GAF
1 Campus Drive
Parsippany, NJ 07054
Phone: (973) 628-3000
Use GAF’s live shingle-comparison and warranty pages to confirm current products, colors, ratings, and terms.
Archived Homeowner Reviews
These reviews were submitted to RoofingCompare.com by homeowners and other consumers. They are historical, individual opinions; RoofingCompare.com has not independently verified each claim. Products, ownership, availability, and warranty terms may have changed since a review was written. New review submissions are closed.
Timberline shingles reviews
22 archived reviews from November 19, 2017 to June 16, 2020 · Average rating: 3.9 out of 5
David · tenn
· 1 out of 5
Poor quality shingles -- 5 months old already shedding granules
Hope you never have to file a claim. They make it so difficult with pictures, etc. I'm sure when most people receive the claim form it's not worth the headache of filing a claim. Maybe that was their intention. Lesson learned. Never buy another GAF product.
g oakes · tomball, tx
· 1 out of 5
Model: 30-year, anti-fungus
STAY AWAY FROM GAF
Shingles installed in late '98. Gravel has been delaminating for 2 years. Gaf requires 69 pics and 2 shingles even before they will begin to process a claim. That's totally unreasonable.
So stay away from this outfit!
John voleck · Bradenton Florida
· 1 out of 5
GAF shingles are junk and the golden pledge a scam
GAF timberline shingles installed less than two years ago by Florida State Roofing and Construction. They also sold me the GAF Golden Pledge Warranty. The shingles are badly deteriorated and granuals are in my gutters.After nearly four months of fighting with both companies We had to get a lawyer to get our money back. Don’t use either company or you will be sorry. Check out all the class action lawsuits filed against GAF already. Thanks
D. WIILIAMS · New Port Richey, FL
· 1 out of 5
Cracked & Leaking
Installed in 2013 and after a major storm had a leak which damaged my living room ceiling. The insurance adjuster said he would never have known it was a newer roof as the shingles had already started cracking. Contacted GAF will have to wait to see if they are good at keeping their word on Lifetime warranty.
Tampa, FL
· 5 out of 5
Model: 0671900
Really pleased with these shingles.
We have had these shingles for almost 4 years now. I really like the look of them. It is sort of multidimensional and has some depth to the look of it. I have received numerous compliments from both friends and neighbors about the look of my roof. It doesn't look like most of the other homes on our street. It has a fresh, new appearance in comparison to other roofs that I have seen. We have had this roof for almost 4 years, yet it still looks virtually brand new. I have not needed any sort of repair at all since installation and there really is nothing about it that I do not like. I would definitely recommend this shingle to a friend or anyone in the market for new roofing shingles. It has been nothing but a good experience for us. feel certain that you will not be disappointed.
Piscataway, NJ
· 5 out of 5
Roofing Shingles Review
The roofing shingles have been installed for about 7 years now. I really like the quality of the material, especially when I compared them to the shingles I purchased for installation on my shed. I have not had any complaints about it, except for the cost, as they were on the expensive side. I have also recommended this same brand to my co worker and informed him, definitely go with the Timberline shingles. I would definitely buy the same brand, however, instead of the ones I currently have (Timberline Natural Shadow), I would go for Timberline HD. Last shingles that were installed, started to show stain and would not pass inspection when I was trying to get new insurance. These shingles were recommended by the installer, who showed me a comparison between the Royal Sovereign and several different Timberline brand shingles. I definitely like the quality of the one I chose and the roofing contractor also recommended it.
Duncan,OK
· 5 out of 5
The perks of laminated shingles
Well, last summer we had a major storm blow through and damage the roof, so it had to be replaced. Insurance didn't pay enough to cover everything, so my fiancee decided to roof it himself. We went with laminated shingles because it would be easier for one man to roof with them as opposed to 3 tab shingles. It made everything so much easier to just lay down 34 foot panels of shingles instead of measuring and such. The downside was they were much more expensive than other shingles, but we chose to go with them anyways. So far, they are holding up great and haven't been damaged at all, even after the storm season came and went. I would definitely recommend them to anyone else and I would purchase the same brand again myself.
Buffalo, ny
· 5 out of 5
Model: 0601070
review of roof shingles
We re-roofed our home in September of 2013. My home has a Tudor style to it, with a couple high peaks on the front. This gave my home a very rich look. The style is very attractive, and sturdy looking. I also live just outside of Buffalo, NY and we all know what kind of weather this area has, especially in the winter. Hope this helps other people. I've never had to replace any of the shingles. They have held up against our crazy weather.
Montrose, Colorado
· 5 out of 5
Model: Model # 0600180
The shingles are high in quality and are sturdy
I've owned these shingles for 6 months now, and they are fantastic. They do a great job keeping the rain and snow and weather away, and look fantastic on my roof. These shingles were recommended to me by a family member who works on roofs and has been using these same shingles for awhile now, and it's safe to say that I am thoroughly impressed with not only how well they are keeping up with the house, but how easy it was for them to get nailed onto the roof as well. The shingles from lowe's is something I would highly recommend to those who are not just guys like myself, but also roofing companies as well. The texture and materials it's made from is high quality and does a fantastic job. They are a bit on the pricey side, but they are well worth it and more. The timberline shingles are definitely a buy and you will not regret the decion
Utica, MI
· 5 out of 5
Model: 0670180
A GREAT LOOKING AND LONG LASTING SHINGLE
We just replaced our roof a month ago with these shingles. The previous owner had Timberline shingles (3 tab) on the roof for 25 years and they still had some wear and tear left in them , but we are remodeling the home and wanted the architectural look for a newer looking fresher roof. They look great and I am sure they will last a good long time. My husband is a roofer and of all the shingles he puts on other peoples roofs he thinks these are the best for the money, so that is why we chose this brand and type
Madison, WI
· 5 out of 5
Model: 0600180
Roof Shingles Review
I have had my new shingles for about a week now. After a tremendous storm that washed away half of the city, these tough little guys have held up. I like how durable and attractive they are, but I am not particularly fond of the cost and the amount of labor needed to install. Thus far, I have not needed to repair or replace them yet, but it has only been one week. I would buy again, but hopefully I won't have to so instead I will recommend this brand to all my friends.
Atlanta, GA
· 1 out of 5
Model: Timberline HD Shakewood
GAF Shakewood Shingles Do Not Live Up to Promise
I selected this shingle because I wanted a shingle that would be reminiscent of, or give the look of the original wood shingles that my 100 year old house had installed at the time it was built in 1912. The roofing company I chose for installation was a company certified by this shingle manufacturer, GAF, and the company assured me that this particular shingle would meet my need. The manufacturer's advertising also claimed the the shingle gives the appearance of old wood shingles.
However the shingles, once installed, look very much like ordinary shingles and in fact, look bad. They also do not, after little over a year, seem to be holding up well. While part of the problem may be the installation-the GAF certified installer's cut corners and did not abide by their contract or standard roofing practices-part of the problem is that the manufacturers claims about the appearance of the shingles is just not true.
I have already had to have a leak repaired and the shingles buckle around the front dormer. I recommend to others that they avoid this manufacturer's product.
Lumberton, NC
· 5 out of 5
Model: 0600180
The best shingles money can buy!!
I love my timberline shingles. They a great warranty on them. Those shingles stood up to the very severe high winds that came along during hurricane matthew and never budged. None of then flew off and none of them broke or anything to my surprise. I have other cheaper brands of shingles on my storage buildings outside and they were all broken up and blown off. They were all over the yard. Some of then even just crumbled to pieces in the winds high pressure but not those timberlines. They held right in place and never moved. If your replacing your roof or even building a new home these are the shingles I recommend. They come all sorts of color choices and styles so you have several items to choose from.
Dry Ridge, KY
· 4 out of 5
Model: unsure
Average roofing shingles
We just re-shingled our home last summer. We chose Timberline D Reflector Series Shingles from Lowe's for price and performance ratings. They were easy enough to install and they look great. I would definitely recommend them to friends and family because of how nice they look. So far we haven't had any issues but we also haven't had them on for very long. I would have preferred an Energy Star efficient brand but it was not in our budget. These shingles do have a decent fire rating should that event ever come up. We have high winds in our area and so far they are standing up to that impact so I am pleased. I do not regret my purchase but also have no idea how they will hold up during their lifetime.
Virginia Beach, VA
· 5 out of 5
Model: Timberline
Hopefully the last roof I ever need
Now that I'm retired and money is tight I don't want to have to worry about replacing the roof on this house again. These shingles are highly recommended by my contractor and look great.
Annapolis, MD
· 5 out of 5
Model: 0670900
My Roofing Shingles on my house.
I have had the shingles for 17 years and so far so good. I have had to replace a few of them over the years but that was an installation issue. Other than that I am very satisfied with my roofing shingles.
JRR · New Bedford, Ma
· 5 out of 5
Fantastic shingles that not only look amazing but perform great!
I recently bought a home that needed a new roof. We decided we wanted to go with architectural style shingles. We knew buying the home that we would need to replace the roof within a couple of years but chose to do it immediately. The price for these shingles was very fair for how good they look and how well they have held up. They have been on the roof now for about 6 months and actually have already survived two tropical storms as I live in the North East. The install was very quick as the team we hired completed the stripping of the old shingles and installation in about a day. We were told that we chose a great shingle and we agree. I would absolutely purchase from Timberline again if we ever need another roof and cannot recommend them highly enough. I will metaphorically shout "about it from the rooftops". Buy Timberline!
A.K. · Penndel, PA
· 5 out of 5
Timberline Pewter Grey Asphalt Roofing - Good Review
These have been on my house for roughly 10 years so far and I have to say that the quality is great. We have had no problems with leaks and they still look as if they were just installed recently. I never needed to repair or replace the roof since they were installed. I have a friend that does all of my contracting work around the house. He has done roofing installations and work for tons of clients and has recommended this product. For the price point you're paying, these Timberline roofing shingles are definitely worth it. I also did research prior to giving the okay - I do not regret it at all. I will have to see again after the 14 or 15 year mark but as of now I would definitely buy the same brand again. I would also recommend this product to any friend that has had trouble with their current roofing shingles.
JW · Chicago, IL
· 5 out of 5
Asphalt Roofing Shingles
This year I found out that I needed to get my shingles completely redone because instead of the previous owner fixing it they just kept letting workers pile new ones on top of the old ones. So 2 months ago I hired some guys to redo my roof and they recommended Timberline architectural shingles and from the sample they seemed legit and the price wasn't too bad either. So having them up for about 2 months now I like how they look and are standing up to the elements. So if you are in the market for some new shingles I totally recommend that you check these out because they will not disappoint. Also make sure that you have professional installing them because you wouldn't want anything to go wrong while installing them. I don't have any concerns about them or anything negative to say about them either.
Al · Minneapolis, Minnesota
· 5 out of 5
Very nice product!
I have owned these shingles now for 5 years. I like how we have had no issues as far as leaking, tears, or any damage being done. Never had to repair or replace as of now. I would recommend these to a friend based on my experience . I feel as if the shingles are a very decent price. If I were to get new shingles in the future I am very confident that I would choose this brand again based on the durability of these shingles, very high quality, overall I am very impressed from the past few years with these. No leaks from the rain, or snow, just overall a very solid product that is very budget friendly . I would say to go for these if you see this in your local area.
CC · Tampa, FL
· 5 out of 5
Great Look, Fair Price
We had these shingles put on about 3 years ago. We live in Central Florida and we see our share of Tropical Storms and hurricanes so we thought we would go with a shingle with a very high wind rating. I believe this one is able to withstand winds upwards of 130 mph. That was an important aspect of what we were thinking about when we purchased this as we were in the middle of hurricane season at the time. These shingles have been put to the test on multiple occasions and so far they have all stayed intact and the roof looks as good as the day they were installed. We get a good amount of compliments on this roof as well. We live in a neighborhood where a lot of the homes are coming of age that they need new roofs and I have had many people ask me about our particular shingles. I am happy to share the brand and our experience with them. I really like the look of these and would definitely purchase them again.
Stormy · Tampa, FL
· 1 out of 5
Dont Buy This Junk
I have had these shingles for 6 years now and they are already black and discolored in places. I am part of a class action lawsuit against GAF right now to have my entire roof replaced with shingles that don't discolor. These shingles are defective from the factory. While they do a great job of keeping water from coming into your home, the color change is so dramatic that my Home Owners Association keeps writing threatening letters to have the roof cleaned or else they will put a lien on my house. I do not recommend that anyone buy these shingles unless they are looking to be hounded by their HOA. In retrospect, I should have spent more money on a quality product and then I would not have ended up with these problems. Hopefully when the class action lawsuit is resolved in 2018 I will be able to get money back to put a new roof on.
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