A 2,400 sq ft two-story home in Madison's Stoneridge subdivision had reached the end of its original builder-grade roof at 18 years. The owners wanted a premium replacement that would handle Limestone County's spring tornado season and outlive a typical relocation cycle. We delivered a full GAF Lifetime system in one day.
The Problem
Original 3-tab shingle roof at end of life, multiple wind-related repair calls in prior 18 months, granule loss visible from the ground, and HOA-mandated color match.
Conditions
Late spring install — typical Tennessee Valley conditions, low 80s, scattered afternoon storms in the forecast pushed crew to a 6:00 AM start.
Project Scope
- Full tear-off down to decking
- Replace 9 sheets of damaged OSB decking
- Install GAF Tiger Paw synthetic underlayment
- GAF WeatherWatch ice & water shield at eaves and valleys
- GAF Timberline HDZ architectural shingles in Charcoal
- Upgrade to ridge ventilation (replaced static box vents)
- 6-nail high-wind nailing pattern
- Replace all pipe boots, step flashing, and drip edge
Materials Used
| Shingles | GAF Timberline HDZ — Charcoal, 130 MPH wind warranty |
| Underlayment | GAF Tiger Paw synthetic, full coverage |
| Ice/Water Shield | GAF WeatherWatch, 36" eaves + all valleys |
| Ridge ventilation | GAF Cobra Snow Country |
| Pipe boots | Lifetime silicone boots, all replaced |
| Drip edge | Painted aluminum, Charcoal match |
Timeline
- Day -7On-site measure, color selection, contract
- Day -2Materials delivered curbside
- Day 1 6:00 AMCrew on-site, tear-off begins
- Day 1 10:00 AMDecking inspection, 9 sheets replaced
- Day 1 11:30 AMUnderlayment + ice/water shield down
- Day 1 4:30 PMShingle install complete, ridge ventilation in
- Day 1 6:00 PMSite cleanup, magnet sweep, final walkthrough
- Day 2Warranty registration, photo report delivered
Warranty
GAF Golden Pledge Lifetime limited warranty (50-year material, 25-year workmanship) plus our 10-year workmanship warranty.
Outcome
Project delivered in a single day, on budget, with zero punch-list items. Homeowner received before/after photo package and warranty registration certificate within 48 hours.