GAF Warranty
Complete Peace of Mind: Factory-Backed GAF Roofing Systems Living on the South Carolina coast means your roof faces extreme heat, torrential rainfall, and severe tropical wind events. As a GAF Certified™ Roofing Contractor, McCracken Sheet Metal & Roofing provides more than standard shingle installation—we deliver factory-backed roofing systems engineered to withstand coastal weather.
When you choose a GAF System installed by McCracken, you receive protection that uncertified contractors simply cannot offer.
1. GAF WindProven™ Warranty: No Maximum Wind Speed Limit
Florence counties, hurricane-force winds are a constant threat. Standard roofing warranties cap wind coverage at 110 mph or 130 mph.
Through GAF, we offer the industry’s first wind warranty with NO maximum wind speed limit with NO Hurricane or Named Storm Clause
How You Get Infinite Wind Protection:
When we install GAF LayerLock® Technology Shingles (such as Timberline HDZ®) along with the required combination of 4 qualifying GAF accessory products, your roof qualifies for the WindProven™ Limited Wind Warranty.
● Zero Wind Speed Restrictions: Covers blow-offs regardless of recorded wind velocity—even during major storm events.
● LayerLock® Technology: Features a mechanically laminated bond creating a wide, dual-phase strike zone for maximum holding power.
● StainGuard Plus™ Algae Protection: Keeps your shingles free from dark, unsightly blue-green algae stains caused by coastal humidity.
2. GAF System Plus® Limited Warranty
A standard shingle warranty only covers manufacturing defects in the shingle itself. The GAF System Plus® Limited Warranty covers your entire integrated roofing system—installed by a factory-certified contractor.
Warranty Feature | Standard Shingle Warranty | GAF System Plus® (Installed by McCracken) |
Smart Choice® Protection Period | 10 Years | 50 Years (Non-Prorated) |
Complete System Coverage | Shingles Only | Shingles + All GAF Accessories |
Tear-off & Disposal Included | Rarely | Yes (for manufacturing defects) |
Transferable Coverage | Limited | Yes (Adds home resale value) |
3. The McCracken Coastal Advantage: Custom Metal Meets GAF Reliability
A roof is only as strong as its weakest edge. While typical roofers rely on pre-fabricated, thin aluminum flashings, McCracken brings 40+ years of custom sheet metal fabrication to every GAF installation.
We tie GAF’s leak barriers and underlayments directly into custom-formed copper, galvalume, or heavy-gauge metal wall flashings, valley pans, and chimney caps. Result: A factory-certified GAF shingle system combined with commercial-grade metal details built to lock out wind-driven rain.
Ready to Protect Your Home with a Factory-Backed GAF Roof? Contact Kenneth McCracken and our team today for a comprehensive roof inspection and a clear estimate.