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The story behind your materials

The GAF roofing story began in 1886.

Follow the turning points that moved asphalt roofing from a continuous roll to dimensional shingles and coordinated residential systems.

Explore the timeline

Seven turning points

Follow what changed—and what it means today.

The timeline remains a history guide. Current products, installation requirements, and warranty terms still need current documents.

  1. The beginning

    The Standard Paint Company began with 18 employees in a remodeled sawmill in Bound Brook, New Jersey. Chemist William Griscom worked there on new asphalt compounds.

  2. Ready-to-lay asphalt roofing

    The company introduced RU-BER-OID, a ready-to-lay asphalt roll roofing product named for its rubber-like qualities.

  3. Embedded color granules

    Standard Paint developed a method for embedding colored granules into asphalt coating—a concept that remains part of modern asphalt-shingle construction.

  4. Individually cut asphalt shingles

    The company introduced individual asphalt shingles, moving roofing further toward the modular form homeowners recognize today.

  5. A name shaped by roofing

    Reflecting the success of its roofing line, Standard Paint became The RUBEROID Co.

  6. Timberline® Shingles and the GAF name

    RUBEROID engineer Phil Bottoli laminated two shingle strips to create dimensional Timberline® Shingles. That same year, RUBEROID merged with GAF and adopted the GAF name.

  7. A coordinated residential roofing system

    GAF residential product categories span roof deck protection, leak barriers, starter strips, asphalt shingles, ventilation, rooftop accessories, and ridge protection.

This timeline is based on the official GAF company history . History provides context; it does not choose the right roof or replace careful installation. Wolfy's Roofing recommendations remain based on your home, the selected components, current product documents, local requirements, and official warranty terms.