Roofing Shingles All Products For Homeowners For Pros About GAF FIND A CONTRACTOR WHERE TO BUY ENGLISH History History OVERVIEW INNOVATION HISTORY COMMUNITY SUSTAINABILITY LEADERSHIP Our journey to become North America’s largest roofing manufacturer is built upon sustained innovation, a never-ending focus on our customers and our commitment to protect what matters most. 1 2 3 4 1886 Standard Paint Company Founded The Standard Paint Company was founded in a remodeled sawmill in Bound Brook, N.J. Among its 18 employees was a young chemist named William Griscom, who focused his creativity on developing new ideas for asphalt compounds. 1 OF 4 1 2 1921 Standard Paint becomes The RUBEROID Co. Based on the success of its roofing line, Standard Paint changed its name to The RUBEROID Co. in 1921. 1 OF 2 1967 Today's most popular shingle: Timberline® In 1967, RUBEROID engineer, Phil Bottoli laminated two strip shingles together to create a shingle of extraordinary strength and aesthetics. The Timberline® Shingle became North America’s best-selling shingle. The same year, RUBEROID merged with GAF and adopted the GAF name. 1 2 The '70s and '80s The Entertainment Years For a period in the 1970s and '80s, GAF was a leading provider of film and cameras, becoming the official film of Walt Disney World and Disneyland, as well as the manufacturer of the famous View-Master. 1 OF 2 1 2 3 4 1991 High Definition® Shingles A new proprietary granule application technique enabled GAF to create unique shadow and color patterns on the upper and lower shingle layers, which results in a shingle with exceptional depth, dimension, and color. 1 OF 4 1 2 3 4 2010 Solar-Grade TPO Membranes EverGuard Extreme® became the first TPO membrane that could withstand the high temperatures of peel and stick solar panels and soon found wider use for any demanding application. 1 OF 4 2019 Energy From Every Roof™ GAF solar efforts grew into GAF Energy. GAF Energy works in partnership with GAF, offering affordable integrated rooftop solar options to residential and commercial customers. LATEST FROM GAF ROOF VIEWS IN YOUR COMMUNITY How the GAF New Columbia Plant Became a Work of True Collaboration Building a brand-new 250,000-square-foot manufacturing plant and bringing it online takes collaboration, creativity, and teamwork. The newest GAF plant in New Columbia, Pennsylvania, is a testament to how hard work, support from the community, and flexibility all contributed to bringing this new facility to life. By Karen L Edwards 11-23-2021 IN YOUR COMMUNITY Roof Raisers: Scro's Roofing Promotes Mentorship Within the Industry After Danny McLaughlin became the president and CEO of Scro's Roofing Company in 2011, he looked for new ways to scale the business—and he was successful in doing so. "It was on my heart for a long time to be successful but not to stop at success," says McLaughlin. "I wanted to teach others how we got here." By Annie Crawford 11-19-2021 IN YOUR COMMUNITY Community Roof Repair with the GAF Roofing Academy The roofing industry has a big heart. GAF exemplifies this with its longtime support for nonprofit organizations and programs that help to build resilient communities. One of the key ways GAF likes to give back is by donating labor and materials for roof repairs or replacements for those in need. By Karen L Edwards 11-15-2021 IN YOUR COMMUNITY Why GAF Counts on Veterans in Manufacturing It's no secret that manufacturing plants need reliable workers for the estimated 2.4 million unfilled manufacturing jobs predicted between now and 2028. Veterans have the discipline and skill sets to thrive in the manufacturing environment. By Annie Crawford 11-10-2021 Want a personalized copy of this page for your website? Homeowner ResourcesShingle Style GuideContractor ResourcesOur CompanyCareersSubscribe CONNECT WITH US TERMS OF USEPRIVACY POLICYETHICS HOTLINE © 2018-2021 GAF. All Rights Reserved. | GAF CA | GAF U.S. | Standard Industries Cookie Preferences Access or Delete My Personal Information DO NOT SELL MY PERSONAL INFORMATION We use cookies to operate our website, enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. By clicking "Accept Cookies," you agree to this use. For more information please visit our Cookie Notice. Cookie Preferences Accept Cookies