We work closely with class action and mass tort attorneys across the country and help with investigations into corporate wrongdoing. He doesnt want to fix a thing; as he knows it is shoddy work. If you do nothing (i.e. The reinforcement of the shingles makes them hold up over time. once the roof started discoloring last year I reached out to roof installers than to GAF to file a claim. I am making a CD/Power point of the pictures and send them to every CEO who is a competitor of GAF Corporation to show the work of GAFs ELITE! They have not fixed anything to correct this pass issue, or they are distributing the bad batches to these unscrupulous minions, or the final issue could be the contractor damaged them; what I have read here, makes me believe they are just getting rid of the faulty ones with some of their underhanded sign ons, because how could a brand you roof look like mine does. 1. He knows how to use the court system, so he does not have to do anything right; and GAF ELITE MEANS NOTHING! However, the company has not issued any public statement regarding these changes, and there are no field testing results of the new generation products that we know of. The lawsuit was settled on April 22 and 23, 2015. Definition of Lifetime: The word Lifetime means as long as you, the original owner(s) [or the second owner(s) if coverage was properly transferred during the Smart Choice Protection Period], own the property where the shingles are installed. The award included either replacement roof shingles (comparable to the product installed) and/or a cash payment.
See Sadie Redd on Twitter for my posts. We were constantly cleaning up roof bits after every rainstorm, too. Any update on your settlement with GAF? The benefits you may be eligible to receive are based on: (1) the location of your property, (2) where your Shingles were made, (3) the date your Shingles were installed and the date on which you make a claim, (4) the type and extent of damage to your Shingles, and (5) the size of your roof. These warranties specifically warrant the performance of these shingles for a designated time into the future (longer warranties also cost more). GAF Materials Corp. denies the shingles are defective and maintainsthat its warranty appropriately covers any problems. View sustainability information here. . 1. You are limited to a total of three claims (regardless of whether the claims are approved or denied) and can only file one claim in any two-year period. He harassed me on Google Review too. GAF Shingles Cost: Materials and Installation Here are current material costs for the major lines of GAF shingles. Prices are per square - or 100 square feet of coverage: 3-Tab shingles: Atlas GlassMaster shingles roof Atlas GlassMaster shingles in 8 colors: $47-$54 Now this is NOT a legal advise, so speak to a lawyer about phone recordings. I just installed timberline shingles on a job Im 60 years old Ive been in the industry since Ive been 16 I have never seen a single slide Off the roof the very next day when I come back after in this shingle is criminal if it is a 16th of an inch thick thats giving it some time I talked to Timberlins rap and she told me it was a nailing problem that I didnt nail the shingle where it was supposed to be nailed she failed to recognize that that is eight nails that failed and if you take 40 shingles times eight thats 320 nails that failed I called Abc Roof center where I purchased the shingles from and they were dumbfounded about it we finish the job with the shingles because I had to get the roof watertight we didnt find the problem so we had 12 squares already on then we started the cap it and the cabs cracked in half as we were installing them Im not done with this shit I want to know how the shingles on the market somebody is clearly turn a blind eye and Or Thay dont know their goddamn job anybody going onto these roofs are taking their lives in their hands because these shingles can slide right out from under your feet especially if youre on 9on 12 or 1212 roof pitch. Between 1999 and 2007 at GAFs plant in Mobile, Alabama. I am STILL getting the runaround from GAF. directory! Is there a way I can speak to you in regards to your response below? I think they should sent out some representative to look at the roof instead. Perform an inspection to see if they are eligible 3. However, 5-rib/R-Panel is far superior to asphalt shingles. You consent to receiving emails from the contractors for the same purpose. Chances that your roof will have a problem like in this class, are minuscule, and are just as likely to happen with CertainTeed / Owens Corning / Tamko / Malarkey, etc. I wish I could post a photo of this; as I have a email from a subpoena the contractor and I are battling; he is suing/thus countering for my deposit; for nonpayment for what? If You Own Property With GAF Timberline Roofing Shingles Made Between 1998 and 2009, then you might be a Class Member in the above referenced lawsuit. However, the company has agreed to resolve the litigation by offering two class action settlements. . Shingles warranted to withstand winds up to 130 mph (209 km/h). By late 1990s GAF received information about premature cracking on many of its roof shingles, including Timberline. Thank you. Property owners who experienced problems, including premature cracking, with their GAF Timberline shingles may have legal recourse. Twice, I had problems with the shingles. Instead, the warranties served largely as a marketing ploy to meet or beat warranties offered by competitors. When claims where made and plaintiffs tried to inquire about the cause of the cracking, the company did not disclose the fact that the product was defective to begin with. I believe that another class action suit should start; does anyone have the attorneys for this last class action one available? Philadelphia, PA 19105-0070 Practically-priced Timberline NS Shingles offer the stylish look of classic architectural shingles at a budget-friendly cost. In 2013, a class action lawsuit, titled Building Materials Corp. of America Asphalt Roofing Shingle Products Liability Litigation, MDL No. Please advise if there is anything being done for Canadians with GAF Timberline shingle problems in case this continues. They also revealed cracking problems. If you exclude yourself from the settlement, you will not receive any money or other benefits from the settlement. This is a summary of a recent large class action shingles lawsuit against GAF Timberline Shingles. I see how GAF customer service is; they do not care, only pretend to, as they had a representative to call; I got subpoena information request Jan 11, sent and they respond 3 months later the day before the trial; as I have workmanship Master Elite issues plus the Shingles with GAF it is a mess. A potential GAF class action lawsuit alleges that GAF shingles produced at an Alabama plant were failing prematurely due to cracking and seeks compensation on behalf of those who suffered damages as a result. That information is not disclosed when cases like this get settled, people sign NDA . I, too, have been sold shingles from this source; so does that make you in the Midwest area of the US also? In the end you will have to replace your roof prematurely, and will have an extra cost of removing and reinstalling solar panels about $1.50 2.00 per WATT (labor is now the most expensive part of any solar PV system). Are material suppliers (i.e.) The alleged defect may make the shingles prone to premature cracking, splitting or tearing, plaintiffs claim. During the investigation, several company representatives, including Adam Chich, Director of Research & Development, admitted that the above claims are inaccurate. The winters here on Lake Erie do not provide for climbing up to a second story roof to take pictures and the cost of a contractor to do it would pay for a new roof! 8:11-mn-02000 (D.S.C.). The settlements would cover the following claims: 2. Costs are per square (100 square feet): 3-Tab shingles: GAF Royal Sovereign shingles: $75 - $96 GAF Royal Sovereign shingles GAF's flagship Timberline dimensional shingles: GAF Timberline HDZ shingles: $90 - $125 GAF Timberline Defective Shingles Class Action Complaint.pdf our backup copy. I replaced my Timberline 40 roof due to cracked shingles in Nov 2021. The total amount of payoff to plaintiffs remains undisclosed. I just had to replace part of my roof because it leaked like crazy. The GAF Timberline shingles class action lawsuits allege the shingles are defective and do not last. LEARN MORE>, Cost-effective 12 (305 mm) width ridge cap shingles that help protect hips and ridges against blow-off. You must contact the 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. We dont know where to turn to next. All GAF Timberline shingles are manufactured using the same basic formula: a . submit no claim or request for exclusion) you will not receive any benefits from the settlement but will nevertheless be bound by the settlement. GAF claim its not a default in the Timberland shingles they are claiming its because of nail pop. 4. That said, most likely GAF fixed the issues. I got mine on 2017 also and the products middleman, came from ABC Mine look like some monster chewed them! See the GAF Shingle & Accessory Limited Warranty for complete coverage and restrictions. Additional benefit of metal, is never having to worry about ice dams, which is a problem with all asphalt shingles, and trust me ice and water shield / barrier does not work in most cases to prevent ice dams (although manufacturers say that it does). The shingles are about 22% efficient which is . Where do we turn next. To obtain a claim kit, you can call 1-866-759-6518, follow the instructions on www.RoofSettlement.com, or email classactionclaims@gaf.com. The customer sales manager is sending out massive emails that I am NUTs according to the contractor; my roof is leaking and he got a letter form GAF about taking care of the situation, and he so smoothly put it on, the reason he does not want to address the issue is because I AM CRAZY! I so wish I could post pictures. Please see his email to me below. Just keep selling.. If you purchase an enhanced warranty from a GAF Certified Contractor and do not receive a copy of your warranty and registration within 60 days after the installation is complete, call GAF at 1-877-423-7663. Because the company uses a different process to manufacture the Timberline shingles at each site, and has several plants across the country, our attorneys would like to hear from other property owners to see if they have experienced similar GAF shingles problems. Assist in their claim if warranted . You can upload photos to Imgur.com and post a link here. 866-759-6518