5. 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. If you register for a warranty at the time of installation, then the company will be aware of you, but still will not notify you. Thank you. Amazon, the Amazon logo, AmazonSupply, and the AmazonSupply logo are registered trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates.
GAF Timberline Shingles, which are marketed as 30 and 40 year shingles, are asphalt shingles that use a fiberglass material as a base. Latter is possible material defect. GAF top range shingles have excellent durability. We got a new roof December 2017. By checking this box and clicking Submit I accept the following terms and conditions. The GAF Timberline shingles class action lawsuits allege the shingles are defective and do not last. Shilgles have been cracking off since installing. You must contact the I dont see any way how suppliers would be required to release this information. We don't just change out shingles - But install a complete roof system. The alleged defect may make the shingles prone to premature cracking, splitting or tearing, plaintiffs claim. We got the roof from Florida State Roofing and Construction. 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 entire roof. You may be included if you own any property in the United States with Timberline Shingles made during the relevant time periods. The total amount of payoff to plaintiffs remains undisclosed. Examples..installation, ventilation, pro-ration, etcRoof award amounts independent of a class action lawsuit are pretty grim for the property owner. Where do we turn next. In 2013, a class action lawsuit, titled Building Materials Corp. of America Asphalt Roofing Shingle Products Liability Litigation, MDL No. required to release the names and or addresses of buildings and owners who received GAF Timberline shingles? If you were in the TN/NC area, that would be my area could you put one on, will it be noisy; if hail hits it, how much damage does that cause; however, in the meantime, I think what people are saying they may not be able to do that right now after their expense. I do not know what the actual shingles were that were used to reroof this house. In fact in most cases they dont even know that you have their roof. If the shingles are of poor quality then is it FOOT TRAFFIC or crappy shingles? In-depth walk through of a recent roof replacement in Montgomery, AL. (Refer to the court documented page. You consent to those contractors calling and texting the phone number provided to discuss roofing products and services. Find inspiration for your new roof project at the GAF Shingle Style Guide, and explore how your shingle choice will reflect your budget and goals. Now this is NOT a legal advise, so speak to a lawyer about phone recordings. Still worth trying. 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. GAF indicates that this is all they have to do because they say that is what the warranty says they have to cover. Damage to the roof system (roof structure and roof system including the roof deck, underlayment, leak barriers, starter strips, ridge cap shingles, and attic ventilation.). GAF, in turn, claimed that they were not defective and were appropriately covered by the warranty. 4. Customers tell us the most confusing part of buying a roof is choosing the warranty. After 5 years, the effect of material degradation caused by UV will become visible. Stylish yet practically priced shingles provide value and performance with a natural shadow effect. 2. I am located in SLC, UT and have heard of at least one other case with this problem. GAF produces Timberline shingles at several plant locations across the country, and uses a different process to manufacture these products at each site. Top Class I have gotten nowhere w GAF customer service and am continuously getting the run around and no call backs ect. Between 1998 and 2009 at other GAF manufacturing plants. GAF recommends getting at least 2 estimates. This comment is for Douglas; you mentioned ABC Supplies, and they are headquartered in Beliot, WI; which gives me reason if you obtained your shingles from GAF through their distribution center then these extremely faulty shingles are being sold through their distributorship. Calls and texts may be initiated with automated technology. What I could try, is talk to some GAF people on LinkedIn (I have many of them as connections) maybe they could help out. Ive been in the roofing business for over 40 years in nearly every capacity from union apprentice, foreman , superintendent, estimator, and owner . lawsuits can be viewedhere. The Settlements include two Classes covering Shingles made: (1) between 1999 and 2007 at GAF's plant in Mobile, Alabama and (2) between 1998 and 2009 at other GAF manufacturing plants. directory! Class Certified There are two GAF Timberline shingle settlements, which cover two different types of Class Members: GAF reinforces asphalt with fiberglass-mess to make its most popular shingle lines, such as their two ultra-premiums, Glenwood and Grand Canyon. Thomas H. Pope, III My roof looks like it is 30 years old. Does that seem to be the case in this lawsuit? 4. In general, heavier shingles are thought to be more robust and therefore, more durable. Is there anything I can do to get them to pay for a whole new roof or at least all the material. The Timberline shingle settlements will cover claims for: A final hearing in the Timberline shingles lawsuit settlement took place April 22, 2015. Shingle Style: Wood-Shake Look; Shingle Type: Architectural Shingles; Approx. The benefits you may receive will vary based on: (1) the location of your property, (2) where your Timberline shingles were made, (3) the date the shingles were installed and the date on which you make a claim, (4) the type and extent of damage to the shingles, (5) the size of your roof. They usually do not notify you. But at the same time virtually all roof manufacturers (especially shingle makers) have similar issues / lawsuits that get settled / product defects, etc. 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. Class Members have until April 22, 2022, or the expiration date to file a claim. GAF claims that the Shingles were not defective and that GAFs warranty appropriately covers any problems. One of the worst practices that surfaced during this lawsuit was deliberate and poor treatment of consumers who tried to file warranty claims when their shingles started to fail. We work closely with class action and mass tort attorneys across the country and help with investigations into corporate wrongdoing. Actions does not process claims and we cannot advise you on the We purchased GAF shingles from Florida State Roofing And Construction. Timberline HDZ shingles are powered by new and innovative LayerLock technology. That means they can really take a punch from Mother Nature. Claim Form Deadline Lifetime coverage on shingles and accessories requires the use of any GAF Lifetime Shingle and at least 3 qualifying GAF Accessories. We also purchased the Golden Pledge Warranty from Florida state roofing also for another 800.00. what a waste of money. I think you need to consider a fundamental flaw with asphalt shingles: They are designed to fail (within 10-15 years) they are commodity product, and roof manufacturers need them to fail, so they can sell you same junk roof in 10-15 years, and so on. Your request has been submitted. GAF claim its not a default in the Timberland shingles they are claiming its because of nail pop. Email is one of the best methods for this. 111). Find the right style for you and your home. Visit gaf.ca/LRS for qualifying GAF products. I have photos of the crappy shingles and all the damage to my house, but I HAD to get the roof replaced (and insurance would not pay) and the old shingles were hauled off by the roofer. Thanks john and Virginia Voleck. Roofing suppliers certainly have an orders & deliveries database, but I almost guarantee NONE of them will be sharing that info, and most of them will site client privacy as well as many other reasons. 2. The lawsuit focuses on Timberline shingles, which were manufactured in Mobile, Alabama. 3. Customer Service with GAF is just a nightmare; their Master Elite Certified Contractor program is worse; totally ridiculous now with the newer add-ons; as all I have experienced it gives the unconventional, storm chaser company a front, and only that, because it does not mean anything as far as quality; the GAF specifications that they are to go by; even the way they are to treat customers, is just a book to them, as I had Contractor that I will post his name later at my home, and he put on GAF Timberline shingles that are terrible. ClassAction.org is a group of online professionals (designers, programmers and writers) with years of experience in the legal industry. The Mobile Settlement was approved on April 22, 2015. 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. administrator or law firm. Customers can now get the benefits of GAF Time-Release Algae-Fighting Technology and the StainGuard Plus Algae Protection Limited Warranty 1 on qualifying shingles, ridge caps, and even visible starter strips. With all of the above, most shingles WILL NOT have massive defects.