Has anyone here had a GAF 50 year roof installed? Are you happy?

David

Mrs. dpnewell wrote:

IDGAF

ZRX1200 wrote:

I work for a roofing and siding company that deals with only GAF roofing products. Although I have never seen a roof priced by the sq ft, generally it would be by the sq which is a 10x10 area. So roughly $300 a square is probably a decent price including tear off, cleanup, materials, and installation. The 50yr shingle is pretty good and has a high wind rating. It's nice to see that he is replacing all of the flashings as well because a lot of contractors don't, and ridge vent is almost a must have because of condensation that can occur in attics with the temperature changes. The warranty is very good with GAF as well.

On a side not the GAF "Master Elite" installer is a paid for advertisement. The company pays GAF to be able to call them "Master Elite'", there are other levels you can purchase but I believe master elite is the most expensive. There is no training that GAF provides for this title. It does make life easier for the homeowner though if warranty issues were to arise down the road by using a master elite installer.

shaun341 wrote:

Thanks Shawn. Good info there. My roof is just under 1700 sq. ft. and the job is costing $5k even. I got prices from other GAF installers of $6,500 all the way to $13,000. I was a contractor for years, but was forced into early retirement due to the polymyalgia. I did the original roof 25 years ago, and I installed a ridge vent at the time. I must have done something right, as I got 25 years out of cheap 20 year 3 tabs. It's frustrating having to hire someone else to do what you at one time could do yourself.

David

Mrs. dpnewell wrote:

We finally got the Jersey home on the market. A few days ago I went into the attic after a rain, and noticed water droplets on some of the protruding roofing nails. The roof is 25 years old, and has 20 year 3 tabs.

With my polymyalgia, I can't even think of doing it myself. Most of the contractors want to install a GAF roof with Timberline HD 50 year shingles. Prices where all over the place, but the best deal was a guy I saw today at around $3 a sq. ft. He's a GAF "Master Elite" installer, where the others where only "Licensed" installers.

Price includes tear off and dumpster, permits, GAF starter strip, GAF "Storm Guard" membrane around entire perimeter and valleys, synthetic underlayment (instead of tar paper), 50 year GAF Timberline high definition shingles, new drip edge, step flashing and vent boots, GAF ridge vent and cap shingles, plus a transferable, non-prorated 50 year warranty on materials and labor.

Sounds like a really good deal to me, and the 50 year warranty should be a plus in selling the house.

Has anyone here had a GAF 50 year roof installed? Are you happy?

David

Mrs. dpnewell wrote:

David, I’m a contractor down in Louisiana. Price seems too low. Haven’t priced 50 yr shingles, but 30 yr run about $88 tax included a square down here. You’re looking at about 24-27 squares including starter tabs and ridge caps. Figure in another $3-$400 for drip edge, valley tin, felt and ridge vents. Synthetic underlayment will also add to the total. Tear off, install and debris removal should be at least $3000.

I’m thinking he’s at least $800 low which is about what roofing workers comp would cost on labor.

I’d make damn sure his insurance is current, his WC covers roofing and he’s got at least $1M in WC & GL.

Abrignac wrote:

I would almost guarantee the contractor does have all of what you said Anthony, but in NJ there is a different set of standards. Most of the time these GAF master elite contractors here sub everything out. So they have the paperwork and all of their subs show them insurance numbers that aren't legitimate and 15 illegals show up your house and tear your roof off and replace it before noon. I can almost guarantee that is what will happen in this situation, a van will show up with no lettering and the contractor will be by at some point for maybe and hour or to run a magnet to clean some nails and that is it. The roofing industry is littered with this here and it is malpractice but the only person running a legit business was probably the $13,000 quote they got and most can't or shouldn't pay that for a 17 square house. Did I tell you NJ sucks yet!!!!

shaun341 wrote:

But David is moving, so...

just joshing. If GAF honors their warranty for work performed by this contractor, license and insurance(s) up to date...

frankj1 wrote:

True, the warranty won't be affected. It's just the ethicals of the situation that suck and I can not say anymore that in this state with insurance, taxes and all the other business expenses that come with living here that I can blame contractors or homeowners for wanting to get a reasonable price to protect their investments.

shaun341 wrote:

David, I’m a contractor down in Louisiana. Price seems too low. Haven’t priced 50 yr shingles, but 30 yr run about $88 tax included a square down here. You’re looking at about 24-27 squares including starter tabs and ridge caps. Figure in another $3-$400 for drip edge, valley tin, felt and ridge vents. Synthetic underlayment will also add to the total. Tear off, install and debris removal should be at least $3000.

I’m thinking he’s at least $800 low which is about what roofing workers comp would cost on labor.

I’d make damn sure his insurance is current, his WC covers roofing and he’s got at least $1M in WC & GL.

Abrignac wrote:

I would almost guarantee the contractor does have all of what you said Anthony, but in NJ there is a different set of standards. Most of the time these GAF master elite contractors here sub everything out. So they have the paperwork and all of their subs show them insurance numbers that aren't legitimate and 15 illegals show up your house and tear your roof off and replace it before noon. I can almost guarantee that is what will happen in this situation, a van will show up with no lettering and the contractor will be by at some point for maybe and hour or to run a magnet to clean some nails and that is it. The roofing industry is littered with this here and it is malpractice but the only person running a legit business was probably the $13,000 quote they got and most can't or shouldn't pay that for a 17 square house. Did I tell you NJ sucks yet!!!!

shaun341 wrote: