The Shingle Collection
Explore all 8 premium styles engineered for the PNW climate.
Timberline HDZ®
Featuring LayerLock® technology for the industry's best nailing zone.
Timberline® UHDZ™
Patent-pending Dual Shadow Line for massive depth and dimension.
ArmorShield™ II
SBS-modified for Class 4 impact resistance against extreme weather.
GAF Slateline™
Bold shadow lines replicate the beauty of natural slate shingles.
Grand Canyon®
Rugged wood-shake look with dramatic color blends and depth.
Camelot® II
Artisan-crafted European architectural elegance for your home.
Grand Sequoia®
Oversized artisan shapes for beauty unmatched by typical shingles.
Natural Shadow®
Clean classic lines with a warm, wood-shake shadow effect.
GAF Experts FAQ
Common answers regarding your GAF installation.
What is LayerLock® Technology?
It mechanically fastens shingle layers together, creating a wider nailing zone for superior wind uplift protection.
Why use a Master Elite® contractor?
Only 2% of roofers qualify. It enables Atrax to offer the 50-year Golden Pledge® Warranty.
Are GAF shingles good for Seattle rain?
Yes. Shingles with StainGuard Plus™ resist blue-green algae common in our moist PNW climate.
What is the WindProven™ Warranty?
An industry-first wind warranty with no maximum wind speed limit on HDZ shingles with LayerLock®.
Can GAF shingles help with energy bills?
Yes, Timberline® CS shingles reflect solar heat back into the atmosphere to reduce AC costs.
How long does installation take?
Most GAF roof replacements in Kirkland take just 1 to 2 days to complete fully.
Are GAF shingles fire resistant?
Yes, Timberline® shingles hold a Class A fire rating—the highest rating possible for residential roofing.
GAF certifications, explained
GAF certification is the shingle manufacturer's vetting of the installer, and it decides which warranty your roof can get. GAF Certified contractors (like Atrax) are factory-trained, licensed, and insured, and can register enhanced System Plus coverage. Master Elite — roughly the top 2 percent of contractors — adds access to the Golden Pledge warranty. The shingle is the same; the certification changes what protection comes with it.
| Tier | What it requires | Warranty it unlocks |
|---|---|---|
| Non-certified installer | — | Basic limited shingle warranty only |
| GAF Certified | License + insurance + GAF factory training | System Plus (enhanced manufacturer coverage) |
| GAF Master Elite | Certified reqs + tenure + satisfaction history (~top 2%) | Golden Pledge (up to 25 yrs workmanship, GAF-backed) |
Atrax installs GAF Timberline HDZ systems as a GAF Certified contractor across Kirkland, Bellevue, Redmond, and the Eastside — enhanced warranty registration plus our own 20-year workmanship warranty. See it applied in our roof replacement service or Kirkland roof replacement page.
GAF Certification FAQ
What is GAF Master Elite certification?
GAF Master Elite is the manufacturer's highest contractor tier — roughly the top 2 percent of roofing contractors in North America. It requires proven licensing, insurance, training, and customer-satisfaction history, and it unlocks GAF's top warranty (Golden Pledge, up to 25 years of workmanship coverage backed by GAF itself).
What does GAF Certified mean, and how is it different from Master Elite?
GAF Certified is the manufacturer's factory-certification tier: the contractor is licensed, insured, trained on GAF installation standards, and authorized to offer enhanced GAF warranties like System Plus — coverage most non-certified installers cannot register. Master Elite sits above it with stricter tenure requirements and access to the Golden Pledge warranty.
Why does the installer's certification affect my warranty?
Because GAF's enhanced warranties are only available through certified contractors. The same Timberline HDZ shingle carries a basic limited warranty with any installer — but a certified installation can be registered for System Plus coverage, which extends the manufacturer's protection well beyond the basic terms.
Is Atrax Roof and Gutter GAF certified?
Yes — Atrax is a GAF Certified contractor (factory-certified: licensed, insured, and trained to GAF standards), installing Timberline HDZ systems across Kirkland, Bellevue, Redmond, and the Eastside, with enhanced GAF warranty registration and our own 20-year workmanship warranty on top.
How do I verify a roofer's GAF certification?
Use GAF's contractor locator at gaf.com — every certified contractor appears there by name and tier. If a bidder claims a certification you cannot find on the locator, ask for their GAF certification ID before signing anything.