Residential Systems
Shingle lines, colors & warranties
Every system we install on Connecticut homes, the colors that hold up in our light, and an honest comparison of what each warranty tier really pays for.
- GAF Timberline HDZ with LayerLock nailing zone
- Premium designer profiles for historic homes
- Standing seam metal with PVDF finish warranty
- Physical sample boards brought to every inspection
Systems
Choose a line
GAF Timberline HDZ
The North American standard for architectural shingles.
- ✓LayerLock technology with the widest nailing zone in the industry
- ✓130 mph WindProven limited wind warranty with qualifying accessories
- ✓Dual-layer shadow band for genuine dimensional depth
- ✓Available under the 50-year non-prorated system warranty
Color studio
Pick a color, see it laid up
Charcoal
Pairs with: White, gray and blue-gray siding; black trim
Approximate on-screen preview. We bring physical sample boards to every inspection — screens never match a roof in daylight.
Warranty builder
What each warranty tier actually pays
| Coverage | Top-tier system warranty | Manufacturer system warranty | Standard / Builder Warranty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Material defect coverage | 50 years | 50 years | Limited lifetime, prorated after year 10 |
| Non-prorated period | 50 years, non-prorated | 40 years, non-prorated | 10 years |
| Workmanship coverage | 25 years | 10 years | Contractor's own, typically 1–5 years |
| Who stands behind it | The manufacturer — factory-backed, not the contractor | The manufacturer | The contractor — only while they are in business |
| Tear-off & disposal included | Yes, included in a covered claim | Yes, included in a covered claim | No |
| Accessories covered | Full system: leak barrier, underlayment, starter, ridge cap, ventilation | Qualifying system accessories required | Not covered |
| Transferable on sale | Yes, one transfer | Yes, one transfer | Limited, value drops sharply |
| How you qualify | Requires a full single-manufacturer system and that manufacturer's highest contractor tier | Complete single-manufacturer system, registered after install | Any contractor |
Top-tier system warranty
These top-tier certificates are issued only after a third-party manufacturer inspection. RoofingCat does not hold GAF Master Elite status, so we will tell you plainly which coverage tier your roof is eligible for before you sign anything.
Beyond the shingle
What makes it a system
Manufacturer system warranties require matching accessories: starter strip at eaves and rakes, leak barrier in valleys and along eaves, synthetic underlayment, ridge cap shingles and balanced attic ventilation. Skip one and the warranty drops to a shingle-only certificate.
We install the complete system as standard and register it in your name on completion.
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We bring full sample boards to the free inspection so you can hold colors against your siding, trim and stone in real daylight.