W Roofing & Scaffolding has over 15 years of experience in roofing including slate, metal, composite and asphalt shingle. We are a GAF® factory certified contractor and exclusively use only GAF®’s Lifetime Roofing System for all our roofing projects.
RESIDENTIAL ROOFING
4 Easy Steps to Replacing Your Roof
STEP 1. Key Danger Signals of a Failing Roof
Learn the signs that your roof needs repair of replacement
Leakage in attic after wind-driven rain
Possible cause: Leaky or inadequate shingle underlayment or deteriorated flashing.
Leak in attic after ice build-up
Possible cause: Inadequate shingle underlayment allows water from ice dams to leak into attic
Blistering and/or peeling of interior and/or exterior paint
Possible cause: Excessive temperature or high humidity due to poor attic ventilation.
Stains on interior ceilings and walls or mold and mildew growth
Possible cause: Inadequate or faulty shingle underlayment allowing leakage or inadequate ventilation.
Exterior decay, sheathing and/or siding
Possible cause: Poor attic ventilation.
Missing, cracked, or curled shingles
Possible cause: Shingles have reached the end of their useful life.
Dark, ‘dirty-looking’ areas on your roof
Possible cause: Loss of granules due to age of shingles.
Excessive energy costs
Possible cause: Insufficient attic ventilation causes heating/cooling system to run excessively.
In warm weather, inadequate ventilation will trap hot air in the attic, causing air conditioning systems to work harder, or leaving your home’s interior hotter and less comfortable. Attic Ventilation: In both hot and cold weather, insufficient attic ventilation may cause moisture in the attic to become trapped and condense on the rafters. This condensed moisture can drip down onto the insulation and reduce its effectiveness. Excessive energy costs can result.
STEP 2. Choosing the right Roofing System
Lifetime Roofing System
Premium Weather Protection
GAF® has been in the shingles business for 125 years. They know shingles! They offer a wide variety of roofing products including shingles of various styles and colours. Their Timberline® Shingles are the #1 selling shingle in North America. These shingles offer many different and unique features.
Roof Deck Protection is a feature which allows moisture to escape your attic while still maintaining strong protection against extreme weather.
Leak barriers provide protection against leaks and Cobra® Attic Ventilation helps remove excess heat and moisture from your attic, preventing potential growth of molds and increased energy bills.
Ridge Caps help prevent leaks at the ridges of the roof.
GAF®’s products are manufactured across North America and are regularly sought out to appear in leading home and garden publications and on home improvement networks such as HGTV. GAF® provides installation training to industry professionals.
W Roofing uses their products exclusively because they are the highest quality available and there is no better warranty on the market – 50 years non-prorated.
Lifetime Shingles
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GAF offers you many great Lifetime Shingle choices, including Timberline® Shingles with Advanced Protection® Technology. They’re the #1 – selling shingles in North America.
Roof Deck Protection
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Allows moisture to escape from your attic while providing an exceptionally strong layer of protection against wind-driven rain. Also, lays flatter for a better-looking roof.
Leak Barriers
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Provides exceptional protection against leaks caused by roof settling and extreme weather. Ideal upgrade at all vulnerable areas including at the eaves in the North.
Starter Strip Shingles
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Saves time, eliminates waste, and reduces the risk of blow-off… and may even help qualify for upgraded wind warranty coverage. **
Cobra® Attic Ventilation
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Helps remove excess heat and moisture from your attic that can raise your energy bills, course premature peeling of interior paint and wallpaper, and even affect your health.
Ridge Cap Shingles
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Enhances the beauty and value of your home – while guarding against leaks at the hips and ridges.
*See GAF Shingle & Accessory Ltd. Warranty for complete coverage and restrictions. The word “Lifetime” means as long as the original 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 above criteria, Lifetime coverage is not applicable. Lifetime Ltd. warranty on accessories requires the use of at least three qualifying GAF accessories and the use of Lifetime Shingles.
**See GAF shingle & accessory warranty for details.
Note: The Lifetime Roofing System is new for 2012, so some individual product packages may reference the previous (pre-2012) warranty coverage. Please consult this website for the most up-to-date warranty information.
Good Housekeeping Seal, which means that Good Housekeeping stands behind the products in this system. (refer to Good Housekeeping magazine for its consumer protection policy.)
STEP 3. Weather Stopper System Plus
Limited Warranty
As a certified contractor for GAF®, W Roofing offers System Plus Ltd. Warranty. While standard shingle warranties are 10 years, only covering the shingles, the System Plus Ltd. Warranty covers your entire roofing system for 50 years, non pro-rated.
BASE SYSTEM WARRANTY
BETTER SYSTEM WARRANTY
Material Defect Coverage
| 10 yrs. (3 or 5 yrs. on 3-tab shingles) |
50 yrs. (20 yrs. on 3-tab shingles) |
| Yes, system coverage is available | Yes, covers entire system |
| 10 yrs. (3 or 5 yrs. on 3-tab shingles) |
Lifetime (25 or 30 yrs. on 3-tab shingles) |
Workmanship Coverage*
| None | 2 yrs. (Typical coverage offered by contractor) |
| No | 2 yrs. (Typical coverage offered by contractor) |
| No (Anyone can install) |
Yes |
| No | Yes (For material defects only) |
| No | No |
Peace of Mind*
| Yes (Not available for 3-tab shingles) |
Yes (Not available for 3-tab shingles) |
| Yes | Yes |
| Yes | Yes |
* Check ltd. warranties for complete coverage and restrictions.
Also note:
- The word “Lifetime” means as long as the original individual owner of a single family detached residence (or the second owner in certain circumstances) owns the property where the shingles are installed. For owners/structures (e.g., a church) not meeting above criteria, Lifetime coverage is not applicable. See limited warranty for complete coverage and restrictions.
- Installer certification is only for installations covered by GAF system warranties.
- Maximum wind coverage requires special installation. See limited warranty for complete coverage and restrictions.
STEP 4. Choose your New Roof and Contractor
W Roofing is GAF® Certified
Make the right choice when deciding on a roofing contractor. Price is certainly a major factor, but it shouldn’t be your only consideration. Beware of the no-name or fly-by-night roofing companies that won’t be around when you need that warranty work done.
W Roofing is a GAF factory certified contractor, using GAF roofing products exclusively because they offer the highest quality shingle available on the market and the best warranty you can get.
With 15 years of experience in the industry, including slate, metal and asphalt shingle, peace of mind is yours. W Roofing’s professional crew is properly licensed and adequately insured providing consistent, superior service. This business is community based, built entirely upon the recommendations and referrals of many long term customers.
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GAF® Lifetime Shingles installed by W Roofing are your best and safest choice for your upcoming roofing project.
GAF® is proud to promote sustainability in all areas of their business. They practice and support new technologies in energy efficiency, material optimization, and recycling that help conserve natural resources.
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CARE offers professional, unbiased, educational programs to the roofing industry. Over 125,000 professionals in the USA, Canada & Mexico have attended CARE courses!
Learn more about the Center for the Advancement of Roofing Excellence (CARE)