Your roof is your home’s first line of defense — which is why choosing the best roofing materials is so important in 2025. While aesthetics are a consideration, your roof’s ability to withstand natural elements like sun, rain, and snow is just as important, if not more! The roofing material you choose is key.
If you’re a Kitchener-Waterloo homeowner looking for the best roofing material for your roof, you’ve come to the right place! In this article, we’ll be taking you through some of the best shingles Quality Care Roofing offers, and all the benefits that come with choosing a GAR-certified roofing contractor in Kitchener-Waterloo.
Choose GAF Shingles for Your Kitchener-Waterloo Home
GAF is North America’s largest roofing manufacturer and industry leader. As part of the 7% of GAF-certified roofing contractors, we’re able to offer top-quality roofing materials and shingles manufactured by GAF at unbeatable prices. Let’s take a look at some of the best GAF roofing materials we can offer Kitchener-Waterloo homeowners:
Timberline HDZ
Shingle Colour: Pewter Gray
*Available in over 20 colours
Timberline HDZ is GAF’s #1 top selling shingle, and a great choice for homeowners wanting a classic look with superior warranty protection.
Timberline HDZ Shingles come with:
- StainGuard Plus Algae Protection Limited Warranty
- Layerlock Technology
- DuraGrip Adhesive
- WindProven Limited Wind Warranty (when installed with four qualifying GAF accessories)
Other Timberline Shingles:
Grand Sequoia
Shingle Color: Charcoal
*Available in 5 colours
Grand Sequoia shingles offer unique artisan-crafted aesthetics at an affordable price, boosting your home’s curb appeal.
Grand Sequoia Shingles come with:
- StainGuard Plus Algae Protection Limited Warranty
- DuraGrip Adhesive
- Lifetime Limited Warranty (when installing at least 3 qualifying GAF accessories)
Other Grand Sequoia Shingles:
Royal Sovereign
Shingle Color: Autumn Brown
*Available in 9 colours
Royal Sovereign is America’s #1-selling 3-tab shingle, a high performance simplified design available at an affordable price. Its special color lock ceramic firing granules help maintain vivid colour. Additionally, it has passed ASTM’s 110 mph and 150 mph wind tests.
Royal Sovereign Shingles come with:
- 25 year Limited Warranty
- StainGuard Plus Algae Protection Limited Warranty
- DuraGrip Adhesive
Grand Canyon
Shingle Colour: Mission Brown
*Available in 4 colours
Grand Canyon shingles have oversized tabs that give the appearance of wood-shake roofing at only a fraction of the cost. These shingles are a great choice for Kitchener-Waterloo homeowners who appreciate a rustic, rugged aesthetic. Wood shakes typically cost twice as much as traditional shingles, making Grand Canyon shingles a more accessible alternative.
Grand Canyon Shingles come with:
- StainGuard Plus Algae Protection Limited Warranty
- DuraGrip Adhesive
- Lifetime Limited Warranty (when you install at least 3 qualifying GAF accessories)
Woodland
Shingle Colour: Castlewood Gray
Woodland shingles are designed with advanced shingle protection technology for the toughest weather conditions. These hand-cut 21st century European shingles are one of GAF’s most unique designs, making luxury aesthetics available at an affordable price.
- StainGuard Plus Algae Protection Limited Warranty
- Layerlock Technology
- DuraGrip Adhesive
- WindProven Limited Wind Warranty (when installed with four qualifying GAF accessories)
Camelot II
Shingle Color: Antique Slate
*Available in 5 colours
Camelot II’s slate-shaped shingles are reminiscent of romantic European architecture, enabling high-end aesthetic appeal at a low cost. With advanced shingle protection technology, these shingles are as visually appealing as they are durable.
Camelot II Shingles come with:
- StainGuard Plus Algae Protection Limited Warranty
- DuraGrip Adhesive
- Lifetime Limited Warranty (when installing at least 3 qualifying GAF accessories)
GAF Shingles Come With Unbeatable Warranties
In addition to high-quality materials and workmanship, GAF-certified roofing contractors like Quality Care Roofing offer the industry’s best warranties. A GAF shingle & accessory limited warranty is automatically applied to any GAF-made shingles and accessories (no registration needed). Depending on the amount of GAF-made roofing materials you use, you could qualify for up to 100% warranty coverage for 10 years.
Only GAF-certified roofing companies can offer GAF warranties. Quality Care Roofing is GAF-certified and capable of offering industry-leading warranties only provided by GAF.
Give us a call at (226) 606-8320 or email us at ken@qualitycareroofinginc.com for a free roof inspection and estimate.