GAF Timberline HDZ Shingles
America's #1 selling shingle, installed by your local GAF Certified roofer. At Roofing Brothers, we don't just install roofs — we install peace of mind. As a GAF Certified Contractor, we have partnered with North America's largest roofing manufacturer to bring the GAF Timberline HDZ shingle system to homeowners right here in Clemmons and the surrounding Triad area. It offers the perfect balance of curb appeal, rugged durability, and an industry-leading warranty that protects your investment for decades.
What's Included
GAF Residential Roofing Guide
Full product catalog with shingle colors, specs, accessories, and warranty details.
Why GAF Timberline HDZ Is the #1 Selling Shingle in North America
The Timberline HDZ is not just popular — it is the most installed residential roofing shingle on the continent, and there are concrete reasons why. The LayerLock technology creates a mechanical bond between the upper and lower shingle layers using a wider, reinforced nailing zone called the StrikeZone. This increases the effective nailing area by up to 600 percent compared to standard 3-tab shingles, which means fewer blow-offs during the high-wind events that regularly sweep through the NC Triad. When installed with GAF starter strips, ridge caps, and roof deck protection, the HDZ qualifies for the WindProven limited wind warranty — no maximum wind speed limitation. That is not a typo. There is no upper limit on the wind speed coverage. This matters in Clemmons and Winston-Salem where severe thunderstorms can produce straight-line winds exceeding 70 mph with little warning.
Color Selection and Curb Appeal
The HDZ line offers a high-definition color palette with options ranging from Weathered Wood and Barkwood to Charcoal and Pewter Gray. Each color features dimensional depth that mimics the look of natural wood shake at a fraction of the cost and maintenance. The color you choose has a real impact on curb appeal and home value — a well-matched roof can add thousands of dollars in perceived value during a sale. We bring color samples to your home and help you match against your siding, stone, and trim in natural daylight. What looks great in a showroom under fluorescent lights can look completely different on your home at noon versus sunset. We take the guesswork out of it.
StainGuard Plus: Built for NC Humidity
If you have driven through any Clemmons neighborhood with mature tree cover, you have seen roofs with dark black streaks running down them. That is Gloeocapsa magma — a type of algae that thrives in humid climates like central North Carolina. It does not damage the shingle structurally, but it destroys curb appeal and can reduce your home's resale value. The Timberline HDZ includes StainGuard Plus algae protection, which uses time-release copper-infused granules to inhibit algae growth for 25 years. The first 15 years are non-prorated, meaning GAF will cover the full cost of remediation if staining occurs. For homeowners in tree-heavy neighborhoods like Waterford Village, Salem Glen, and Shallowford Lakes, this feature alone justifies the HDZ over cheaper alternatives.
Common Questions
What makes HDZ different from HD?
The HDZ features LayerLock technology with a wider, reinforced nailing zone (the StrikeZone) that provides a mechanical bond between layers. This delivers wind protection with no maximum speed limitation when installed with the full GAF system.
What warranty do I get with HDZ shingles?
As a GAF Certified Contractor, we can offer the System Plus Limited Warranty, which extends the non-prorated protection period from 10 years to 50 years. Your material and labor costs are 100% covered for decades.
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