GAF Master Elite
— GAF Master Elite · Warranty
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.
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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.
— What It Covers
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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.
— Where It Sits
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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.
— The Catch
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You 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.
— Real-World Protection
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What 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.
— Who It's For
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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.
— Why Buckshot
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Top 2% Nationwide
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.
— What Homeowners Say
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— Silver Pledge FAQ
FAQ
It’s one of GAF’s enhanced limited warranties. It covers GAF roofing products against manufacturing defects and adds 10 years of workmanship coverage (for misapplied shingles, accessories, and covered flashings), plus tear-off and disposal. It’s available only through Certified Plus or Master Elite contractors.
Material coverage protects against defects in the GAF products themselves. Workmanship coverage protects against installation mistakes, like misapplied flashing, which is where most roof leaks actually start. The Silver Pledge includes both.
GAF’s published terms provide a 50-year non-prorated period for material defects and 10 years of workmanship coverage. Exact lengths and conditions are defined by GAF’s warranty documents for the specific system installed.
Because GAF only backs this level of coverage when it trusts the install. Only Certified Plus or Master Elite contractors can offer the Silver Pledge. Master Elite is GAF’s top tier, roughly the top 2% of roofers, and Buckshot holds that designation.
Yes. The Silver Pledge can be transferred once within the coverage period, which helps at resale. And because it’s backed by GAF directly, the workmanship coverage stands even if the contractor is no longer in business, subject to GAF’s terms.
Have a qualifying GAF system, a GAF lifetime shingle plus the required accessories, installed by a Master Elite contractor. Start with a free estimate and we’ll go over the system and warranty options for your home.
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GAF Master Elite · Free Estimate · WI & IA
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.