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Complete GAF Timberline HDZ Shingle Roof Replacement | Insurance-Backed Storm Restoration with GAF Golden Pledge Warranty
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Complete GAF Timberline HDZ Shingle Roof Replacement | Insurance-Backed Storm Restoration with GAF Golden Pledge Warranty
This Georgetown project was a complete shingle roof replacement in the Sun City neighborhood. We used GAF Timberline HDZ shingles paired with ProStart starter strips, Z-Ridge caps, and a Cobra Rigid Vent 3 exhaust system. The architectural asphalt shingles hold up well against Central Texas hail and long stretches of 100-degree heat. The whole job ran through insurance, and we backed it with the GAF Golden Pledge warranty for lasting peace of mind.
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This came to us through a previous customer, which we always appreciate. The homeowner reached out on Oct 23, 2023 after storm damage, and we logged it as a lead the same day. From that first call, the plan was to inspect the roof and start an insurance claim.
We got up on the roof and found widespread hail damage across multiple slopes, with granule loss and bruised shingles. The ridge and valleys showed wear typical of an aging Georgetown roof. Our findings matched the insurance adjuster's scope, which covered items 1 through 35 for a full replacement.
The claim moved fast. We had approval on Oct 24, 2023, just a day after the lead came in. We worked directly with the insurance company to lock in the GAF Timberline HDZ system, the Golden Pledge warranty, and the related gutter, AC, and window repairs.
The crew completed the tear-off and rebuild on Nov 27, 2023, over a multi-day effort. They stripped to the deck, laid FeltBuster underlayment and StormGuard shield, then installed the Timberline HDZ shingles, ProStart starters, and Z-Ridge caps. The low-slope area got Flintlastic base and cap with Karnak primer and modified bitumen.
We finished with a full walkthrough and cleanup, leaving a tight, well-ventilated roof ready for the next storm season. The project was invoiced Dec 1, 2023, and backed by the GAF Golden Pledge warranty. The file closed out cleanly on Apr 4, 2024 once all insurance items were settled.
We replaced a storm-damaged asphalt roof with a full GAF Timberline HDZ shingle system on this Sun City home in Georgetown, TX. The result is a tight, ventilated roof that shrugs off hail and holds up under brutal summer heat.
Storm damage pushed this roof past the point of a simple repair. The homeowner filed an insurance claim, and the scope came back as a full replacement covering items 1 through 35.
Here's what drove the decision:
Once we got up top, the story was clear. Central Texas hail had bruised the shingle surface across multiple planes, and the granule loss left the mat exposed in spots. That kind of damage does not heal. Left alone, it turns into leaks the next time a heavy storm rolls through Georgetown. We also checked the ridge and valleys closely, since those are the first areas to fail on aging roofs in this area. The insurance adjuster's scope lined up with what we saw, which made the approval process smooth.
We built this roof as a full system, not just a shingle swap. Every layer has a job. The shingle roofing package started with GAF FeltBuster synthetic underlayment across 10 squares, which sheds water far better than old felt. Over the vulnerable areas we laid GAF StormGuard ice and water shield, a self-sealing membrane that locks out wind-driven rain. The Timberline HDZ shingles sit on top with their wide nailing zone, so the crew gets a faster, more accurate nail line and stronger wind hold.
Key components on this job:
Georgetown summers push past 100 degrees for weeks at a time. A poorly vented attic traps that heat and cooks your shingles from below, which shortens their life and drives up cooling bills. The Cobra Rigid Vent 3 along the ridge lets hot air escape at the peak. Paired with intake at the eaves, it keeps air moving so the roof deck and shingles stay cooler. Most homeowners never think about ventilation until a roof fails early, and that is a costly lesson to learn twice.
This was a multi-day tear-off and rebuild, and we worked directly with the insurance company from start to finish. The crew stripped the old roof to the deck, dried it in, and rebuilt every layer to the manufacturer's spec.
Notable steps from the worksheet:
The homeowner ended up with a fully sealed, code-current roof built to handle the next hail season. Because we installed the complete GAF system, the roof qualified for the GAF Golden Pledge warranty, the strongest coverage GAF offers.
What stands out on the finished job:
This one ran across several days, which is typical for a complete tear-off and rebuild. Weather, roof size, and low-slope detailing all affect the pace. We keep the deck dried in each day so the home stays protected.
Yes. The laminated design and wide nailing zone give strong wind and impact performance, which matters in a hail-prone spot like Georgetown. The granule surface also resists heat wear during our long 100-degree stretches.
We worked with the insurance company through the entire process on this job, from the approved scope to the final invoice. That included tying in the related gutter, AC, and window repairs the storm caused. Full replacement roofs like this typically fall in the $30k to $40k range before any deductible.
This roof carries the GAF Golden Pledge warranty, GAF's top-tier coverage. It protects both the materials and the workmanship, so the homeowner is covered for the long haul.
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