A year late read of this ask to be add and my email went down later that year. In many cases, GAF did not repair or replace the defective roof, or didnt fully pay for the damage caused by premature cracking and shingle failure. Stay in touch. Thank you. The 8:11-MN-02000 in the United States District Court for the District of South Carolina, GAF Timberline Shingles Settlement GAF Timberline website for cracking class action: For more information, please call toll free (866) 759-6518. In-depth walk through of a recent roof replacement in Montgomery, AL. Americas #1-selling roof shingle keeps getting better, Choose a GAF Factory-Certified Roofing Contractor. Without going into details about settlement offer from GAF, I want to mention a very important aspect, since your are planning to go solar. You will need to submit the following proof with your claim form: In order to make a claim to the GAF Timberline shingle class action settlement, you must submit a claim kit, including a claim form, and the items listed above. The Settlements will not reduce the benefits you may be entitled to under any existing GAF warranty. is_confirmation;var mt = parseInt(jQuery('html').css('margin-top'), 10) + parseInt(jQuery('body').css('margin-top'), 10) + 100;if(is_form){jQuery('#gform_wrapper_805').html(form_content.html());if(form_content.hasClass('gform_validation_error')){jQuery('#gform_wrapper_805').addClass('gform_validation_error');} else {jQuery('#gform_wrapper_805').removeClass('gform_validation_error');}setTimeout( function() { /* delay the scroll by 50 milliseconds to fix a bug in chrome */ jQuery(document).scrollTop(jQuery('#gform_wrapper_805').offset().top - mt); }, 50 );if(window['gformInitDatepicker']) {gformInitDatepicker();}if(window['gformInitPriceFields']) {gformInitPriceFields();}var current_page = jQuery('#gform_source_page_number_805').val();gformInitSpinner( 805, 'https://s40123.pcdn.co/wp-content/plugins/gravityforms/images/spinner.svg' );jQuery(document).trigger('gform_page_loaded', [805, current_page]);window['gf_submitting_805'] = false;}else if(!is_redirect){var confirmation_content = jQuery(this).contents().find('.GF_AJAX_POSTBACK').html();if(!confirmation_content){confirmation_content = contents;}setTimeout(function(){jQuery('#gform_wrapper_805').replaceWith(confirmation_content);jQuery(document).scrollTop(jQuery('#gf_805').offset().top - mt);jQuery(document).trigger('gform_confirmation_loaded', [805]);window['gf_submitting_805'] = false;wp.a11y.speak(jQuery('#gform_confirmation_message_805').text());}, 50);}else{jQuery('#gform_805').append(contents);if(window['gformRedirect']) {gformRedirect();}}jQuery(document).trigger('gform_post_render', [805, current_page]);} );} ); Those who own a property with GAF Timberline roofing shingles made between 1998 and 2009 may be eligible to receive free replacement shingles or a cash payment from the class action settlements. If you need help determining whether your Timberline Shingles were made in Mobile, please call the toll-free number, 1-866-759-6518 for assistance. 27. 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. information here is for reference only. The classic shadow effect of TimberlineNSShingles creates a subtle, upscale, even-toned, architectural look with the warmth of wood. Try it on! However, the company has agreed to resolve the litigation by offering two class action settlements. Others thus made include Grand Sequoia and Timberline . Come as you are. 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. Well, honestly we will never know the truth even this case was settled without disclosing details. is_redirect && ! When Hull brought up concerns regarding the cracking shingles, Hasselbach responded yes I know all about the millions of dollars we are paying in claims and class action suits. Because I am putting solar panels on my roof and I dont want to do this again if the roof is only going to last a couple of more years. In the Atlanta market, GAF offers 11 different shingle colors in the HD line of Timberline shingles. If there are no open class actions that include your situation, I would make a detailed video, put it on youtube, send us the link, and we will try to get you some exposure, and hopefully attention of GAF. But Im not a lawyer For that, you might try some legal sub on Reddit.com Lawyers there are very helpful. The roof is less than 10 years old and I expected it to last at least 30 years. In the 1990s, another class action lawsuit was brought against GAF Timberline. 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. I see how GAFs reaction is, they believe their contractors, as their terms and policies mean nothing. The lawsuit focuses on Timberline shingles, which were manufactured in Mobile, Alabama. There just seemed to be a number of areas, that would influence the acceptance of a claim and an actual accurate award amount. I emailed GAG settlement regarding these issues and they closed my claim.

The contractors will be in contact with you. GAF manufactured 3 types of products in this line: Timberline 30 (designates a 30 year warranty), Timberline 40 (designates a 40 year warranty), and Timberline Ultra (designates a 40 year and a Lifetime Warranty). This same contractor has 3 lawsuits with three different attorneys going in the same county of those not wanting to pay him for his crappy work, as I allege; and my issue includes these crappy shingles. Internal reports described laminated shingles as having a high failure rate in all regions and climates where they were sold. Move in on 4/1991 notice cracking in 1997, Your email address will not be published. Is there a way I can speak to you in regards to your response below? In re: Building Materials Corp. of America AsphaltRoofing Shingle Products Liability Litigation, MDL No. 2. Plaintiffs claimed that the companys Timberline products have a defect that makes them prone to prematurely crack, tear or split. Fax: 202-789-1813 Who in Minnesota can I contact about this. GAF reinforces asphalt with fiberglass-mess to make its most popular shingle lines, such as their two ultra-premiums, Glenwood and Grand Canyon. Hasselbach. CS shingles average between $210 and $280 per square. 5. Before commenting, please review our comment policy.