Founded in 1886, GAF has grown to become North America’s largest manufacturer of commercial and residential roofing.*

Professional installers have long preferred the rugged, dependable performance that only a GAF roof can offer, and have made it the #1-selling brand in North America.*

Our success in growing the company to nearly $3 billion in sales has been based on our unique philosophy of helping:
For property owners & architects:

  • Helping to assure your best and safest choice in roofing

For supportive distributors and roofing contractors:

  • Helping to build your business and avoid hassles

Here are just some of the reasons why we believe that GAF is your best and safest choice!

GAF: 2014 Woman’s Choice Award

Advanced Quality

  • Professional installers have long preferred the rugged, dependable performance that only a GAF roof can offer, and have made our Advanced Protection™ shingles the #1 brand in North America!
  • Inventors of the Timberline® Advanced Protection™ shingle — the #1-selling shingle in North America
  • Rated #1 in shingle quality by contractors and home builders (2009 Hanley-Wood study)
  • Named #1 in innovation for shingles by home builders (Home Improvement Executive study, October 2009)
  • First to pass ASTM D3161 Class F (110 mph) and ASTM D7158 Class H (150 mph) wind ratings on every manufactured shingle (per UL public listing)
  • First to produce an energy-efficient asphalt shingle available in rich colors, called the Cool Color Series (now called Timberline® Cool Series)
  • Winner of the Builder’s Choice Award
  • Premium Designer Shingles have twice received the Architects Choice For Excellence Award
  • Freedom™ TPO self-adhering roofing systems chosen Product Of The Year by Commercial Building Products magazine
  • Fireshield® brand roof restoration system named “Best Product” by the editors of Buildings magazine
  • Winner of the 2011 Innovation Award for asphalt roof shingles

Read more about GAF on their website.