Georgia Roof Guide

What is GAF Timberline HDZ in Weathered Wood like?

Short answer. Timberline HDZ in Weathered Wood is GAF's mainstream architectural shingle in a blended brown, gray and tan color meant to resemble aged cedar. HDZ adds GAF's LayerLock construction and a wide StrikeZone nailing area, and it carries a lifetime limited warranty with stronger coverage when installed as a GAF system by a certified contractor.

The color

Weathered Wood is a long-running neutral in the Timberline line. On the roof, the granule blend reads as a soft gray-brown that hides dirt, pollen and early streaking well and works with most brick, stone and siding colors. It looks grayer in strong sun and browner in shade, so view samples at different times of day.

What HDZ brings

Warranty basics

The shingle carries GAF's lifetime limited warranty with a non-prorated early period, and GAF's enhanced system warranties, which add coverage when qualifying GAF accessories are installed, are available only through GAF certified contractors. Read the terms for your installation, and see roofing warranties explained.

In Georgia heat

Weathered Wood is a mid-tone, so it absorbs more heat than light colors but less than charcoal or black. Good attic ventilation makes a bigger difference to shingle life than the color itself, as explained in the best shingle colors for Georgia heat.

In depth

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