Not Just a Roofer:

New Rüf Is
GAF Master Elite® Certified

As a GAF Master Elite® certified roofing contractor, New Rüf is part of the top 2% of roofers in North America—only the most qualified are awarded this designation.

This prestigious status reflects our commitment to superior quality: you can trust our team to be fully licensed, insured, and factory-trained by GAF, with a proven track record of ethical business practices and ongoing professional development. We’re also able to offer exclusive, industry-leading warranties such as the Golden Pledge® Limited Warranty, which provides up to 50 years of material coverage and 25 years of workmanship backed directly by GAF—not just by us. In short, when you choose New Rüf as your GAF Master Elite contractor, you’re investing in the highest standards of craftsmanship, protection, and peace of mind.

Master Elite Certified, Warranty Backed—Roof Smarter with New Rüf

Warranty Options

As a GAF Master Elite Contractor, we can offer the following GAF limited warranties:

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See what it means to be Certified by GAF

		GAF SHINGLE & ACCESSORY LIMITED	GAF ROOFING SYSTEM LIMITED	SYSTEM PLUS LIMITED WARRANTY	SILVER PLEDGE LIMITED WARRANTY	GOLDEN PLEDGE LIMITED WARRANTY
Manufacturing Defect Coverage	Eligibility Requirements	None! Great coverage accompanies purchase of the product.	Installation of GAF Lifetime Shingles + At Least 3 Qualifying Accessory Products⁴	Installation of GAF Shingles + At Least 3 Qualifying Accessory Products⁴ Installed by GAF Certified, Certified Plus, or Master Elite Roofing Contractor^5,6	Installation of GAF Shingles + At Least 4 Qualifying Accessory Products⁴ Installed by Certified Plus or GAF Master Elite Roofing Contractor^5,6	Installation of GAF Shingles + At Least 5 Qualifying Accessory Products⁴ Installed by GAF Master Elite Roofing Contractor^5,6
	GAF Lifetime¹ Shingles	Lifetime¹	Lifetime¹	Lifetime¹	Lifetime¹	Lifetime¹
	GAF Accessories¹	40 years	Lifetime¹	Lifetime¹	Lifetime¹	Lifetime¹
	Up-front (100%) Coverage Period	10 years	10 years	50 years	50 years	50 years
	Covers Roofing System?	No	Yes (All GAF products)	Yes (All GAF products)	Yes (All GAF products)	Yes (All GAF products)
	Cost of Installation Labor Included?	10 years	10 years	Lifetime¹	Lifetime¹	Lifetime¹
Workmanship Coverage	Misapplication of GAF Products and Covered Flashings?	No³	No³	No³	10 years (Coverage provided and backed by GAF)	20/25/30 years (Coverage provided and backed by GAF)
Peace of Mind	Contractor Certified?²	No (Anyone can install)	No (Anyone can install)	Yes	Yes	Yes
	Warranty Transferrable for Free?	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
	Wind Warranty Term	15 Years	15 Years	15 Years	15 Years	15 Years
	Maximum Wind Speed Coverage	130 mph with Special Installation⁸	Non-LayerLock- labeled shingles: 130 mph with Special Installation⁸ LayerLock-labeled shingles: WINDPROVEN Limited Wind Warranty: No maximum wind speed limitation!	Non-LayerLock- labeled shingles: 130 mph with Special Installation⁸ LayerLock-labeled shingles: WINDPROVEN Limited Wind Warranty: No maximum wind speed limitation!	Non-LayerLock- labeled shingles: 130 mph with Special Installation⁸ LayerLock-labeled shingles: WINDPROVEN Limited Wind Warranty: No maximum wind speed limitation!	Non-LayerLock- labeled shingles: 130 mph with Special Installation⁸ LayerLock-labeled shingles: WINDPROVEN Limited Wind Warranty: No maximum wind speed limitation!
	Algae Protection	30-Year StainGuard Plus PRO™ or 20-Year StainGuard Plus™ Algae Protection Limited Warranty⁶ with 10-year non-prorated Smart Choice® Protection Period. Coverage only available on appropriately labeled products.		Contractors certified by GAF can offer you a 30-Year StainGuard Plus PRO™ or 25-Year StainGuard Plus™ Algae Protection Limited Warranty⁶ with 15-year Non-Prorated Smart Choice® Protection (vs. typical 10-year Smart Choice® Protection Period).⁵ Coverage only available on appropriately labeled products.

See applicable warranty for complete coverage and restrictions. The word “Lifetime” refers to the length of coverage provided by the GAF Shingle & Accessory Limited Warranty, GAF Roofing System Limited Warranty, System Plus Limited Warranty, Silver PledgeTM Limited Warranty, or Golden Pledge® Limited Warranty as applicable, and means as long as the original individual owner(s) of a single-family detached residence [or eligible second owner(s)] owns the property where the qualifying GAF products are installed. For owners/structures not meeting the above criteria, Lifetime coverage is not applicable. Lifetime coverage on shingles requires the use of GAF Lifetime Shingles only. See the GAF Shingle & Accessory Limited Warranty for complete coverage and restrictions. Visit gaf.com/LRS for qualifying GAF products. Lifetime coverage on shingles and accessories requires the use of any GAF Lifetime Shingle and at least 3 qualifying GAF Accessories. See the GAF Roofing System Limited Warranty for complete coverage and restrictions. For installations not eligible for the GAF Roofing System Limited Warranty, see the GAF Shingle & Accessory Limited Warranty. Visit gaf.com/LRS for qualifying GAF products.

Contractor certification is only for installations covered by GAF enhanced warranties.

Some limited workmanship coverage may be available through your contractor.

25-year StainGuard PlusTM Algae Protection Limited Warranty and 30-year StainGuard Plus PROTM Algae Protection Limited Warranty against blue-green algae discoloration is available only on products sold in packages bearing the StainGuard PlusTM or StainGuard Plus PROTM logo. See GAF Shingle & Accessory Limited Warranty for complete coverage and restrictions, and qualifying products.

15-year Smart Choice® Protection Period for StainGuard PlusTM Algae Protection Limited Warranty and StainGuard Plus PROTM Algae Protection Limited Warranty only available through GAF certified contractors in connection with an enhanced warranty. See System Plus, Silver PledgeTM, or Golden Pledge® Limited Warranty for complete coverage and restrictions, and qualifying products.

LayerLock-labeled shingles (4 nails per shingle) + At Least 4 Qualifying Accessory Products including Starter Strip Shingles (Eaves & Rakes), Ridge Cap Shingles, Roof Deck

Parts of a Roof

Parts of a GAF Roofing System

A residential roofing system has multiple layers that work together to create a durable system. Explore the key layers below.

GAF Ridge Cap Shingles

GAF Attic Ventilation

GAF Rooftop Accessories

GAF Shingles

GAF Starter Strip Shingles

GAF Roof Deck Protection

GAF Leak Barriers

Ridge Cap Shingles

The finishing touch that helps defend against leaks at the hips and ridges.

Featured GAF products

TimberTex® Premium Ridge Cap Shingles

Double layer 12″ (305 mm) width ridge cap shingles with large exposure provide a dimensional finished look.

TimberCrest® Premium SBS- Modified Ridge Cap Shingles

SBS-modified 10” (254 mm) width ridge cap shingles with bullnose rounded edge help accent your new roof.

Seal-A-Ridge® Ridge Cap Shingles

Cost-effective 12” (305 mm) width ridge cap shingles that help protect hips and ridges against blow-off.

Z® Ridge Distinctive Ridge Cap Shingles

Distinctive 10” (254 mm) width ridge cap shingles with unique Z-fold design offer the look of thick wood shakes.

Shingle Comparison

Compare Popular GAF Shingles

	Timberline® NS $$	Timberline HDZ® $$	Timberline® UHDZ™ $$$	Camelot® II $$$$
Shingle Type	Architectural	Architectural	Architectural	Designer
Shingle Type
Made in the USA with Domestic and Imported Materials	✓	✓	✓	✓
Lifetime Limited Warranty¹ (Manufacturing Defects)	✓	✓	✓	✓
WindProven™ Limited Warranty¹ (with purchase of 4 qualifying accessories)		✓	✓
LayerLock® Technology		✓	✓
Algae Protection	10-year StainGuard® Algae Protection Limited Warranty²	25-year StainGuard Plus™ Algae Protection Limited Warranty²	30-year StainGuard Plus PRO™ Algae Protection Limited Warranty²	25-year StainGuard Plus™ Algae Protection Limited Warranty²
Title 24³		Select colors⁴

- Lifetime refers to the length of warranty coverage provided and means as long as the original individual owner(s) of a single-family detached residence [or eligible second owner(s)] owns the property where the qualifying GAF products are installed. For other owners/structures, Lifetime coverage is not applicable. Lifetime coverage on shingles requires the use of GAF Lifetime Shingles only. See the GAF Shingle & Accessory Limited Warranty for complete coverage and restrictions. Visit gaf.com/LRS for qualifying GAF products. Lifetime coverage on shingles and accessories requires the use of any GAF Lifetime Shingle and at least 3 qualifying GAF Accessories. See the GAF Roofing System Limited Warranty for complete coverage and restrictions. For installations not eligible for the GAF Roofing System Limited Warranty, see the GAF Shingle & Accessory Limited Warranty. Visit gaf.com/LRS for qualifying GAF products.

¹15-year WindProven™ limited wind warranty on GAF Shingles with LayerLock® Technology requires the use of GAF Starter Strips, Roof Deck Protection, Ridge Cap Shingles, and Leak Barrier or Attic Ventilation. See GAF Roofing System Limited Warranty for complete coverage and restrictions. Visit gaf.com/LRS for qualifying GAF products. For installations not eligible for the GAF Roofing System Limited Warranty, see the GAF Shingle & Accessory Limited Warranty.

²10-year StainGuard™ Algae Protection Limited Warranty, 25-year StainGuard Plus™ Algae Protection Limited Warranty, and 30-year StainGuard Plus PRO™ Algae Protection Limited Warranty against blue-green algae discoloration is available only on products sold in packages bearing the StainGuard™ StainGuard Plus™ and StainGuard Plus PRO™ logos, respectively. See GAF Shingle & Accessory Limited Warranty for complete coverage and restrictions, and qualifying products.

³Can be used to comply with 2022 Title 24 Part 6 Cool Roof Requirements of the California Code of Regulations.