The #1-selling shingle in the GAF residential product line carries forward the GAF commitment to continuous innovation with the introduction of new colors available on Timberline HDZ® shingles.
Along with groundbreaking technology and unsurpassed warranty protection, the Timberline HDZ® shingle introduces a new color collection that gives homeowners even more options to boost their home's curb appeal and resale value.
Ashley Alfonso, GAF Senior Residential Product Manager, acknowledges the significance of this new product offering: "We wanted to give both homeowners and contractors a real choice in aesthetic and look backed by the Timberline HDZ® name, which has stood the test of time after over a decade in development and over six on the market."
Unparalleled Performance
There's a reason the Timberline HDZ® shingle is the best-selling GAF residential shingle product. Homeowners benefit from its unrivaled aesthetic combined with the legendary warranty-backed performance GAF is known for, which includes:
- WindProven™ Limited Wind Warranty: The 15-year infinite wind speed protection offered by GAF is the industry's only wind warranty with no wind speed limit. It's available with the installation of Timberline HDZ® shingles along with four essential GAF accessories (starter strips, roof deck protection, ridge cap shingles, and a leak barrier or attic ventilation). This combination provides added protection for your new roof under adverse storm conditions.
- StainGuard Plus™ Algae Protection Limited Warranty: An innovative and proprietary time-release technology developed by GAF provides powerful protection against the discoloration and damage caused by blue-green algae. Alfonso emphasizes that this 25-year warranty protection is "important to homeowners, as it ensures your roof will continue to look beautiful over time."
- Lifetime Limited Warranty: The GAF Timberline HDZ® shingle carries a lifetime limited warranty against manufacturing defects, which applies as long as the original owner (or eligible second owner) owns the home.
- Class 3 Impact Rating: Underwriters Laboratory (UL) categorizes roof shingles according to their resistance to impact. The Timberline HDZ® shingle passes the UL 2218 Impact Resistance test with a Class 3 rating. This can be significant if your home is in a hail or storm-prone area, since it not only means a higher level of protection for your roof, but a Class 3 rating could also qualify for insurance discounts.
Expanded Aesthetic Choices
The latest addition to GAF Timberline HDZ® shingles includes a new color collection to complement the established High Definition® color collection: Bold Definition colors.
High Definition® Colors
The well-known Timberline HDZ® shingle, with its exceptional visual depth and dimension, is available nationwide in nine popular, classic High Definition® colors: Barkwood, Charcoal, Hickory, Hunter Green, Mission Brown, Pewter Gray, Shakewood, Slate, and Weathered Wood.
Ten more striking High Definition® colors are available in certain areas of the country with a more regional aesthetic: Birchwood, Biscayne Blue, Copper Canyon, Driftwood, Fox Hollow Gray, Golden Amber, Oyster Gray, Patriot Red, Sunset Brick, and Williamsburg Slate.
Bold Definition Colors
GAF is introducing the new Bold Definition collection, which is available throughout the U.S. It's based on top-selling Timberline HDZ® colors, now reimagined with even richer tones and more dramatic contrasts. Bold Definition comes in four distinctive colors: Chestnut Valley, Cliffside, Midnight Mesa, and Sierra Sand.
As Alfonso states: "The High Definition® look is what GAF is known for—the look homeowners and contractors know and love. We wanted to continue innovating to give homeowners that extra wow factor with the Bold Definition colors—allowing their roof to be the star of the home's curb appeal."
Engineered for Peace of Mind
The innovative technologies of Timberline HDZ® power its industry-leading warranties, which contribute to your home's resilience and long-term value. The Timberline HDZ® shingle is strategically engineered to assure homeowners they've chosen the best possible roofing for their particular location, aesthetic, and budget. Some of its outstanding features are:
- LayerLock® Technology: Unlike typical asphalt shingles with layers that are only glued together, the layers of a GAF Timberline HDZ® shingle are mechanically fastened and secured with patented Dura Grip™ Adhesive. This provides a strong protective bond, not only within each shingle but also for the entire roofing installation.
- StrikeZone™ Nailing Area: Powered by LayerLock® Technology, the GAF StrikeZone™ Nailing Area is significantly larger than the industry standard and accounts for a quicker, more accurate shingle installation. In fact, this technology allows for up to a 30% faster install with up to 99.9% accuracy, meaning your contractor is finished more quickly while minimizing the possibility of installer error.*
- FORTIFIED Roof™ Eligibility: If your home is in an area subject to severe storms, you may be interested in a FORTIFIED Roof™ designation. This is a voluntary set of advanced resiliency standards developed by the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety. Not only does it help protect your home against severe weather, it could also mean insurance savings, state grants, roof repair financing, and a higher home resale value. GAF Timberline HDZ® shingle roofing is eligible for the FORTIFIED Roof™ designation.
Getting Started
You can visit GAF Timberline HDZ® to learn more about the new product line. You can also start visualizing your home's new Timberline HDZ® roof with the GAF Virtual Home Remodeler.
Choosing the right contractor is an important decision, since your new roof is only as good as the quality of its installation. Connecting with a GAF Certified Contractor can give you the assurance that your installer has the necessary training and experience as well as the authority to offer any enhanced warranties you may be interested in.
By choosing GAF Timberline HDZ® shingles, you can be confident that, as Alfonso reiterates: "You are choosing a shingle that looks great and gives you the peace of mind you're looking for as the main layer of protection for your home and family."
*Test performed under controlled laboratory conditions. Actual results may vary.
