The alleged defect may make the shingles prone to premature cracking, splitting or tearing, plaintiffs claim. I made an insurance claim and adjuster said that whoever put the shingles on had the air pressure to high and thats why my roof failed so quick. This Insurance Company said was covered roof was not in good shape, knowing about the Nation wide Bad Roof Shinges that were made and use on the roofs. The winters here on Lake Erie do not provide for climbing up to a second story roof to take pictures and the cost of a contractor to do it would pay for a new roof! Also, shingles fail for many different reasons not always manufacturers defects. View sustainability information here. Is there anything I can do to get them to pay for a whole new roof or at least all the material. Cut out the email traffic on this, as it can be used in court against us. This was Coleman, et al. directory! GAF Timberline HDZ Shingle Review - YouTube 0:00 / 10:55 GAF Timberline HDZ Shingle Review Northface Construction 1.03K subscribers Subscribe 16K views 1 year ago Here we talk about the pros. Combined with all the benefits of America's top-selling shingle, LayerLock technology mechanically fuses the common bond in Timberline HDZ shingles to offer: - Up to 99.9% nailing accuracy thanks to our new StrikeZone nailing area - up to 600% larger v. The severity of the problem and its coverup was best summarized by GAFs Vice President of Engineering Services, Mike Ferraro, who stated that no other problem was more extensive, had more involvement at the highest levels than the premature cracking of Timberline roofs. Granule lost will not have any adverse effect on your shingles for at least 5 years. Before commenting, please review our comment policy. I cannot be the only one?! Side Note: Later on, in the mid 2000s, GAF and other roofing manufacturers in the US, removed the label 30, 40 and 50 year shingles and relabeled all of their architectural shingles as Lifetime, while not making any significant changes to improve longevity, which is indicated in their warranties. To obtain a claim kit, you can call 1-866-759-6518, follow the instructions on www.RoofSettlement.com, or email classactionclaims@gaf.com. GAF Timberline Shingles, which are marketed as 30 and 40 year shingles, are asphalt shingles that use a fiberglass material as a base. The shingles are about 22% efficient which is . You acknowledge that you have read, understand and accept GAF's. Between 1999 and 2007 at GAFs plant in Mobile, Alabama. If there are no open class actions that include your situation, I would make a detailed video, put it on youtube, send us the link, and we will try to get you some exposure, and hopefully attention of GAF. If you want cheap quality you can go with a 5-rib metal roof, which cost only 15-20% more than shingles (total installed price). Practically-priced Timberline NS Shingles offer the stylish look of classic architectural shingles at a budget-friendly cost. View sustainability information here. Thank you. The We have been fighting with GAF and Florida State Roofing And Construction for over14 weeks and still are far from anything getting done.We even got the golden pledge warranty for an extra 800.00. what a waste of money. Leo, I thank you for this website so we can understand and if I build a home in a few years and get away from this allege corrupt city government; I would. The GAF Timberline shingle lawsuit was settled in 2002 by a federal judge. 4. Find the right style for you and your home. I just had to replace part of my roof because it leaked like crazy. The best roofing shingles for your home will meet your budget, provide the durability your roof needs, and create the curb appeal you want. The fact that the cover up was deliberate is clearly evident from the documented communication between GAF District Manager, Kevin Hull, and regional manager, J.D. If you do not want to be legally bound by the settlement, you may opt out of the settlement by sending a request for exclusion form to the address noted in question 15 of the Long Form Detailed Notice postmarked no later than March 16, 2015. your claim status, claim form or questions about when payments are Perform an inspection to see if they are eligible 3. 2. And honestly I would agree with suppliers. You must contact the I see how GAF customer service is; they do not care, only pretend to, as they had a representative to call; I got subpoena information request Jan 11, sent and they respond 3 months later the day before the trial; as I have workmanship Master Elite issues plus the Shingles with GAF it is a mess. Examples..installation, ventilation, pro-ration, etcRoof award amounts independent of a class action lawsuit are pretty grim for the property owner. Can you suggest possible options for us to recover losses? I cannot. Because I am putting solar panels on my roof and I dont want to do this again if the roof is only going to last a couple of more years. classactionclaims@gaf.com. If you want quality you need a metal roof. Proprietary GAF Time-Release Algae-Fighting Technology helps protect your shingles from unsightly stains 4. By late 1990s GAF received information about premature cracking on many of its roof shingles, including Timberline. GAF did not conduct any testing or engineering analysis to determine whether Timberline would actually last for the period stated in the warranties. Long story short now the back and sides are starting to split and slide. As a result, consumers find these warranties meaningful and trust that their roof will last for the stated time period. During the course of the investigation it was discovered that for many years GAF deliberately continued to hide Timberlines defects from suppliers, installers and consumers, while actively marketing it as a top quality product. The contractors will be in contact with you. Lifetime coverage on shingles requires the use of GAF Lifetime Shingles only. That means they can really take a punch from Mother Nature. In many cases, GAF did not repair or replace the defective roof, or didnt fully pay for the damage caused by premature cracking and shingle failure. My parents roof has the defective shingles from the class action lawsuit. Additional benefit of metal, is never having to worry about ice dams, which is a problem with all asphalt shingles, and trust me ice and water shield / barrier does not work in most cases to prevent ice dams (although manufacturers say that it does). 4. I have the timberline 30yr. GAF, a North American manufacturer of roofing and home improvement supplies, has several warranty levels that a homeowner can select upon having a shingle roofing system installed. Still worth trying. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Stay in touch. The award included either replacement roof shingles (comparable to the product installed) and/or a cash payment. What I could try, is talk to some GAF people on LinkedIn (I have many of them as connections) maybe they could help out. I am not sure if it is legal for you to record phone conversations, but since most phones support this feature, you can Inform the other party (GAF or your roofing company) when you speak with them on the phone, that you will be recording it (they probably already record you).