The GAF Silver Pledge, explained simply.
A new roof is only as good as the warranty behind it. The Silver Pledge adds 10 years of workmanship coverage on top of GAF's 50-year material protection, and it's only available through a GAF Master Elite contractor. That's us, in the top 2% of roofers nationwide.
Silver Pledge
Want a roof that qualifies for it?
The Silver Pledge comes with a qualifying GAF system installed by a Master Elite contractor. Start with a free estimate and we'll walk you through the system and the warranty options that fit your home.
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Two kinds of protection, one warranty.
Most roof warranties cover the materials. The Silver Pledge also covers the part that fails most often: the installation itself.
Material defects
GAF products covered against manufacturing defects, non-prorated for the first 50 years.
Workmanship
Covers misapplication of shingles, accessories, and covered flashings for 10 years.
Tear-off & disposal
The cost to remove and dispose of the old roof is included when needed.
Transferable
Can transfer to a new owner once within the coverage period, great for resale.
The GAF warranty ladder.
GAF offers a few tiers of enhanced warranty. The difference that matters most is how many years of workmanship coverage you get.
- 50-year material coverage
- Tear-off included
- Basic install coverage
- 50-year material coverage
- Tear-off & disposal included
- 10-year workmanship
- Transferable, GAF-backed
- GAF's most comprehensive
- 20 / 25 / 30-year workmanship
- More qualifying accessories
GAF Master Elite crewYou can't just buy it. It has to be earned.
Here's what most homeowners don't realize: the Silver Pledge isn't something any roofer can offer. GAF only lets Certified Plus and Master Elite contractors provide it, because the warranty is only as strong as the install behind it. Master Elite is GAF's top tier, roughly the top 2% of roofers in the country.
- Buckshot is a GAF Master Elite contractor
- Installed by our own crews, never subcontracted
- A qualifying GAF system with the required accessories
- Family-owned and standing behind the work since 1979
Done to GAF standardsWhat that coverage actually means for you.
Most roof problems don't come from the shingles, they come from how they were installed. That's exactly what the workmanship coverage protects, and it's backed by GAF directly, not just your contractor's promise.
- Covers misapplied flashings at valleys, chimneys, and vents
- If a covered install issue leaks, labor and materials are handled
- GAF stands behind it even if the contractor is no longer in business
- Transferable to a buyer, a real plus at resale
When the warranty is worth asking for.
The Silver Pledge fits homeowners who want strong protection without paying for the longest-term tier. It's a popular middle ground.
Replacing a roof
Want the install covered, not just the materials.
Staying 10+ years
A decade of workmanship coverage fits the plan.
Thinking about resale
A transferable warranty adds appeal for buyers.
Storm-damage rebuild
Putting on a new roof and want it protected right.
A warranty this good needs an installer to match.
The Silver Pledge is only as strong as the crew that earns it. Buckshot has been GAF Master Elite and family-owned since 1979, installing with our own crews to the standards that make this warranty possible, and standing behind every roof we put on.
Top 2%OF US ROOFERS
Rated 4.9 stars across 80 reviews.
A few words from Buckshot roofing customers.
"Very good workmanship in my opinion."
"Roof done less than a day, great work."
"All I had to do was pick out my colors and they handled the rest."
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Roofing & credentials.
Get a roof that earns the Silver Pledge.
Start with a free estimate. We'll design a qualifying GAF system, install it with our own crews, and walk you through the warranty that backs it.
Buckshot General Contracting, family-owned since 1979. Headquartered at 621 N Sherman Ave, Suite B5, Madison, WI 53704, with a field office in Centerville, IA. WI Lic. DC-080900045 · IL Lic. 104017198. GAF Master Elite, FORTIFIED Provider, and BBB A+ accredited. GAF, Silver Pledge, Golden Pledge, System Plus, and Master Elite are trademarks of GAF. Warranty coverage, durations, conditions, eligibility, and exclusions are defined solely by GAF's official warranty documents for the specific roofing system installed; this page is a general summary and not the warranty itself. Master Elite status is awarded to a limited share of contractors and may change. Financing available for qualified projects; terms vary. Credentials current as of publication.