Cons, coming from a previous GAF installer/contractor/business owner, since 2011 1. The HDZ is thinner than the previous HD and has much more granule loss, from new, partially because of the thinner less asphalt design, the granules are BARELY embedded in the asphalt. 2. That nail zone is fake and does not. 3. A friend of mine was told by an engineer that quit GAF, that they were told to design the HDZ to be functional for a minimum of 13 years. Since GAF knows that the average American lives at one home for just over 6 years, IF the warranty gets transferred the maximum amount of once, it is out of warranty WHEN it fails, not if. This Is a DESIGN defect not a manufacturing defect, the warranty is a manufacturing defect protection. This engineer quit the company over this fact. I was seeing things I did NOT like, and was digging into information hard when I uncovered this. We finished the roof we were on, and did no more GAF full roof replacements, EVER.! Now we only use Rubberized Polymer Modified Asphalt. 4. As a certified contractor, this review IS NOT ALLOWED TO SAY ANYTHING BAD ABOUT THE SHINGLES. Seems like that is an unfair way to get good reviews. They would lose their status as top installer if they did.
Thank you for sharing your perspective and experience. It’s always valuable to hear from professionals who have worked with various roofing products. I understand your concerns about granule loss and the design of the HDZ shingles. At our company, we aim to provide the best possible solutions for our customers based on both product performance and our hands-on experience. We believe that transparency and education are key, and we're always open to discussing the pros and cons of any product with our clients. As for warranties, it's important for homeowners to fully understand their coverage, and we make it a priority to ensure they do. We also appreciate the importance of offering multiple product options to suit different needs and expectations. Regarding reviews, we believe in honest feedback, and we encourage customers to share their genuine experiences, positive or negative. Our goal is to continue learning and improving to provide the best service possible. Thanks again for your input-it helps drive important conversations in the industry!
@@RoofingResourceChannel Two weeks ago I was at one of the jobs we did 6 years ago, I was horrified at the glare of the fiberglass showing ALL over the roof. I know the roof was installed in the morning in September. There was no smearing from heat, almost no foot traffic in the affected areas. I expect a MASSIVE failure shortly.
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Cons, coming from a previous GAF installer/contractor/business owner, since 2011
1. The HDZ is thinner than the previous HD and has much more granule loss, from new, partially because of the thinner less asphalt design, the granules are BARELY embedded in the asphalt.
2. That nail zone is fake and does not.
3. A friend of mine was told by an engineer that quit GAF, that they were told to design the HDZ to be functional for a minimum of 13 years. Since GAF knows that the average American lives at one home for just over 6 years, IF the warranty gets transferred the maximum amount of once, it is out of warranty WHEN it fails, not if. This Is a DESIGN defect not a manufacturing defect, the warranty is a manufacturing defect protection. This engineer quit the company over this fact. I was seeing things I did NOT like, and was digging into information hard when I uncovered this. We finished the roof we were on, and did no more GAF full roof replacements, EVER.! Now we only use Rubberized Polymer Modified Asphalt.
4. As a certified contractor, this review IS NOT ALLOWED TO SAY ANYTHING BAD ABOUT THE SHINGLES. Seems like that is an unfair way to get good reviews. They would lose their status as top installer if they did.
Thank you for sharing your perspective and experience. It’s always valuable to hear from professionals who have worked with various roofing products. I understand your concerns about granule loss and the design of the HDZ shingles. At our company, we aim to provide the best possible solutions for our customers based on both product performance and our hands-on experience. We believe that transparency and education are key, and we're always open to discussing the pros and cons of any product with our clients.
As for warranties, it's important for homeowners to fully understand their coverage, and we make it a priority to ensure they do. We also appreciate the importance of offering multiple product options to suit different needs and expectations.
Regarding reviews, we believe in honest feedback, and we encourage customers to share their genuine experiences, positive or negative. Our goal is to continue learning and improving to provide the best service possible. Thanks again for your input-it helps drive important conversations in the industry!
@@RoofingResourceChannel Two weeks ago I was at one of the jobs we did 6 years ago, I was horrified at the glare of the fiberglass showing ALL over the roof. I know the roof was installed in the morning in September. There was no smearing from heat, almost no foot traffic in the affected areas. I expect a MASSIVE failure shortly.
super thin junk you see tar from day one