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Class 4 Impact Resistant Shingles Explained: Testing, Benefits, and ROI

GAF Master Flow™ Attic Vents: Safe and Reliable Ventilation

Choosing the right attic ventilation system isn't just about cooling your attic—it's about safeguarding your home and family. Homeowners shouldn't have to worry about attic vents overheating or causing fire hazards due to product malfunctions or oversights. Attic fans should be designed to protect your home, not endanger it.

The Homeowner's Guide to the GAF TimberSteel™ Metal Roofing System

Whether you're getting ready to build a new home or looking to replace the roof on your current one, GAF has numerous residential roofing options from which to choose. One of them, the GAF TimberSteel™ Metal Roofing System, is an intriguing choice you might not have considered.

The Importance of Proper Attic & Appliance Ventilation for Indoor Air Quality

Most people don't think of their rooftop, attic, or appliance ventilation when trying to improve the air quality in their home, but it can play a key role in keeping your home and family breathing easy inside.

GAF Timberline HDZ® RS: The Darkest Reflective Shingle on the Market

Darker roof colors are growing in popularity because of their timeless appeal, but some areas—like California—require the use of a reflective shingle that can meet strict energy efficiency requirements. Outside of California, more home and building owners are seeking energy-efficient solutions, but they don't want to settle for colors or styles that deliver a less-than-desired aesthetic for their home.

GAF Community Contractor Program: Spotlight on Rhoden Roofing

Wichita, Kansas, recently celebrated a housing win as Rhoden Roofing installed its 30th donated roof through the GAF Community Contractor Program. Rhoden Roofing's efforts are a powerful example of how partnering to leverage resources can change lives for the better—right in your own backyard.

The History of GAF: 139 Years of Roofing Firsts

The history of GAF charts 139 years of firsts. From the 1892 invention of ready-to-lay asphalt roofing to the 2022 launch of the world's first nailable solar shingle, GAF has set the pace for roofing innovation—and continues to do so today.

Complete Rooftop Accessory and Ventilation Solutions to Grow Your Business

Offering customers complete roof ventilation solutions is a smart business decision that can potentially provide long-term payback. First, selling a variety of venting options increases your ability to upsell your customers. Second, providing a complete ventilation system consisting of both intake and exhaust can help improve the performance of the entire roof system, reducing warranty claims and improving customer satisfaction. It's a win-win all around.

What to Know About Torch Down Roofing

As a commercial roofing professional, you're responsible for helping your customers find the best roofing systems for their needs, which means staying in the know about materials and methods. Torch down roofing is a roofing installation process that uses a handheld propane torch to heat up and install sheets of modified bitumen roofing material. As these sheets are laid out, the torch's heat bonds the material to the layer beneath, forming a tight seal that's hard for water to penetrate.

Welding Safety for Roofers

Welding safety for roofers should always be a top priority when welding is required on a roofing job. Adhering to welding safety guidelines every step of the way helps reduce the risk of fires, crew injuries, and potential building damage. Proper preparation, education, training, and access to the appropriate tools and gear are all key to helping you prioritize personal safety and project success. Here's what you should know about welding safety for roofers, from risk assessment to emergency response.

Simplifying Repairs on Low-Slope Commercial Roofing Systems

While working on commercial roofing job sites, have you ever found that setting up for a repair sometimes takes longer than the repair itself? You aren't the only contractor to experience this. Often, the materials and equipment required for this type of work are large and heavy. For instance, you need welding equipment and a generator if the low-slope commercial roofing system is TPO or PVC, as you'll likely be repairing the membrane at vulnerable points such as flashings or drains.

GAF Hybrid Systems for School Roofs

School roofs need to be durable and energy efficient, require little maintenance, and deliver long-lasting protection. That sounds simple enough, but as school campuses grow and their use evolves, not all of today's commercial roofing systems are designed to meet those needs.

A Practical Guide to Single-Ply Roofing Attachment Methods

When designing your next low-slope roof assembly, there are a number of single-ply roofing attachment methods to consider. Whether you choose a TPO, PVC, or EPDM membrane, the attachment method you select will typically be influenced by the building type and location, the rest of the roof assembly, and the construction schedule and cost. The most common single-ply roofing attachment methods are mechanical, induction-welded, adhered, and ballasted. Depending on the unique circumstances of your project, it may also make sense to employ a hybrid approach, or a combination of methods. Let's explore the main features, as well as the pros and cons, of each.

Mitigating Water on Roofs

Since the first shelters were constructed by humans, the primary purpose of roofing has been to protect against the elements, especially water on roofs from rain and snow. Modern building science has expanded this focus to include temperature regulation, moisture management, and air tightness, but managing liquid water on roofs remains one of the most critical factors in roof design.

Single-Ply Roof Membrane Types and Comparison

Single-ply roof membranes are ubiquitous in the commercial roofing industry, comprising the majority of low-slope roof installations. Their popularity is driven by advantages such as ease of installation, cost-effectiveness, and durability, with some options also offering sustainability benefits.

AI in Architecture: Trends, Opportunities, and Challenges

For centuries, architects led the way in technological innovations that influenced how buildings were designed and constructed. However, in the latter two decades of the twentieth century, advances in computer science necessitated changes to the practice of architecture and the way 3D space was designed and visualized.

Leidys Quiñonez's Journey: From Survival to Success

Starting a roofing company isn't easy, and the journey Leidys Quiñonez had to go through to get to that point made it even harder. From being a struggling single mother who faced immense challenges to becoming the successful business owner of Orkasun Roofing, her journey can serve as an inspiration to many.

GAF Manufacturing Facility to Bring Jobs and Community Commitment to Newton, Kansas

GAF is expanding residential roofing production operations by building a new state-of-the-art shingle manufacturing facility in Newton, Kansas. The project began with a groundbreaking ceremony on June 5, 2025. Production at the new GAF manufacturing facility will start in 2027, with the plant reaching full capacity by mid-2029. The new GAF plant will add capacity to help meet the growing demand for market-leading residential roofing products and provide the resources needed to fuel further innovation.

Inside GAF Training: A Seat at the Solar Table with the Energy Team

Merging the roofing industry with the solar industry is one of our top goals at GAF Energy. It's important for roofers to feel comfortable with solar, as the ones performing solar roof installation and GAF training helps build that comfort. That's why we worked so hard to ensure Timberline Solar was created to meet the needs of roofers — as a nailable solar shingle that uses the same process and materials as traditional roofing. That's also why we find it so important to communicate with our roofing partners using the language they prefer.

GAF Roofing Academy Offers Second Chances and Helps Build New Futures

For justice-involved individuals, it can be very difficult to find a job and get their lives back on track. According to an analysis of the Bureau of Justice Statistics' National Former Prisoner Survey by the Prison Policy Initiative, more than 93% of 25–44-year-olds who were once incarcerated are either employed or actively seeking work. That's a significant percentage of the labor force that's often dismissed unfairly or ignored entirely.