Design and install school rooftops
GAF resources to help you build better roofs and stronger partnerships for K-12 and higher education institutions
Download complete school rooftop system specs
GAF offers complete documentation downloads to facilitate your K-12 and higher education spec writing.
Extend your guarantee with WellRoof®
The GAF WellRoof® Guarantee Extension can help you turn your annual inspections and repairs into a 25% extension of the duration of certain eligible guarantees. Additional requirements apply. Ask your territory manager for more information.
GAF Coatings for school rooftop restoration and reroofs
GAF Coatings offers a comprehensive line of liquid-applied roofing solutions that install over most types of existing, structurally sound roofs, reducing labor, cost, and interruption associated with full roof replacement.
Tapered Polyiso for School Rooftops
Schools often have flat or low slope roofs making them susceptible to ponding water. The Tapered Design Group can help by providing a custom tapered polyiso design solution that offers: design options, optimizing performance, mitigating costs, meeting sustainability goals, and total account management services. For more information, please, email the GAF Tapered Design Group at tdg@gaf.com.
Educational institution case studies
Texas A&M University
GAF Premium Acrylic HydroStop® Roof Coating helped refresh housing for the renowned Corps of Cadets.
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Santa Fe Community College
Multiple buildings in various conditions received GAF Premium Acrylic HydroStop® Roof Coating.
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The New Interdisciplinary School
Learn about how planning and product selection played a role in order to create minimal disruption to the year-round learning environment.
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Comprehensive design support
Design Services
Access regionalized product and technical support, custom solutions, code assistance, and more by calling 877-423-7663 Option 4, then Option 3.
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Tapered Design Group
Regionalized professionals to help with tapered insulation designs and takeoffs, and other solutions.
Tapered Design
Sustainability solutions
Solutions to help achieve LEED®, Living Building Challenge, Green Globes, and more.
Sustainable Design
GAF QuickMeasure™ for consultants and designers
Get accurate and detailed measurements for investigations and construction documents.
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GAF Spec Advisor for Green Building Rating Systems
GAF can provide third-party product-specific disclosures and certifications such as product specific Environmental Product Declarations, Health Product Declarations, GREENGUARD Gold Certifications, Recycled Content Certifications, and Declare Labels to meet the criteria of several of the most popular green building rating systems such as LEED, The Living Building Challenge v4, and Well Building Certification (Well v2) systems.
Sign up to get more insights
Sign up to receive insights on how products affect the resiliency, durability, and energy efficiency of an educational building roof.
You can also book time with the Building & Roofing Science team
Our professionally diverse and regionally dedicated Building and Roofing Science team of architects is available for consultation and problem-solving at industry events nationwide as well as by appointment during dedicated “office hours.”
Training and education for design professionals
Get specialized training from experienced professionals for school rooftop design projects and much more. Explore the course below or view all educational resources we have to offer.
Roofing cents: energy-efficient roofing solutions for education facilities
Product and system selection is critical for schools, as they tend to retain buildings for decades. This webinar evaluates various roofing assemblies to improve energy performance for educational facilities.
Request Lunch & Learn for your office and earn AIA CEU Credits
GAF is a proud board member of L.E.A.R.N
Bringing together a network of education leaders, education partners and researchers, L.E.A.R.N helps districts build actionable strategies that will significantly improve the lives and learning of the children they serve.
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