GAF Timberline HDZ Biscayne Blue Shingles
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#45505A · blue · cool undertone
GAF · Timberline HDZ

GAF Timberline HDZ Biscayne Blue Shingles

A confident cool roof color that pulls the elevation toward coastal modern.

Wind Up to 150 mph
Warranty 30 yrs
Per square $137
Florida home with Timberline HDZ Biscayne Blue roof Florida home with Timberline HDZ Biscayne Blue roof

Independent product summary. Warranty terms and installed price vary by contractor and region.

The numbers, plainly.

Every figure a contractor or an insurer will ask about, with the standard it is measured against.

Type
Asphalt
Fiberglass-mat, granule-coated, dimensional architectural shingle
Grade
Architectural
Laminated profile with dimensional shadow line
Warranty
30 years
Manufacturer limited; transferable terms vary
Wind rating
Up to 150 mph
WindProven Limited Wind Warranty has no maximum wind-speed cap when installed with four qualifying GAF accessories. ASTM D3161 Class F.
Hail / impact
Class 3
UL 2218 Impact-Resistance Test rating. Class 4 is the highest grade; some Florida insurers offer a small discount on hail-rated roofs.
Fire rating
Class A
ASTM E108 / UL 790
Weight per square
240 lbs
Standard architectural asphalt
Algae resistance
StainGuard Plus
25-year algae warranty
Manufacturer
GAF
Parsippany, NJ · made in the USA
Pieces / square
64
Coverage: 100 sq ft per square
Exposure
5 5/8"
Manufacturer-specified shingle exposure per course

What you're looking at.

The granule tones the blend is built from, how the colour is classified, and how it behaves on a roof.

Granule 01 Base tone #45505A
Granule 02 Lighter granule #56616A
Granule 03 Lighter granule #69747B
Hex
#45505A
Family
Blue / Coastal
Undertone
Cool
Best in
Bright direct sun
How it shifts

Biscayne Blue is the rare asphalt shingle that genuinely reads blue rather than gray-with-a-hint. The granule blend leans cool, with slate and storm-gray accents that keep the surface from looking artificial. On a south-facing Florida elevation in midday sun, the blue tone is unmistakable.

The profile

The granule blend uses a base of slate-blue with smaller portions of charcoal and storm-gray to keep the cool tone honest. Up close you can see the layering; from the street it collapses into one quiet blue plane.

Where it belongs

Pairs naturally with cool whites, light sage, soft natural wood, and crisp navy accents. Pairs poorly with warm yellows, terracotta, or red brick where the cool undertone fights.

Compare with Williamsburg Gray

See it on a house.

Timberline HDZ Biscayne Blue, shown two ways: photographs from manufacturers and Florida roofers, and renders that keep the roof color from an install photo and restyle the facade around it. Every image below says which it is.

Florida home with Timberline HDZ Biscayne Blue roof
Manufacturer install
Florida home with Timberline HDZ Biscayne Blue roof
AI-rendered example (front view)
Florida home with Timberline HDZ Biscayne Blue roof
AI-rendered example (right-34 view)
Florida home with Timberline HDZ Biscayne Blue roof
AI-rendered example (left-34 view)

Biscayne Blue pairs well with.

We do not yet have full-render combination pages for this color family.

Crisp neutral Coastal White Earthy modern Soft Sage Warm contrast Natural Cedar Tonal match Cape Navy Cool neutral Stone Gray

Other blue / coastal shingles, side by side.

Cross-brand similarity computed by redmean RGB distance. Lower distance equals closer perceived match.

Owens Corning · Duration Williamsburg Gray Redmean Δ 20.2 Atlas · Pinnacle Pristine WOODLAND GREEN Redmean Δ 21.3 Owens Corning · Woodcrest Mountainside Redmean Δ 24.6 Owens Corning · Duration Estate Gray Redmean Δ 26.8 Owens Corning · Woodcrest Granite Redmean Δ 28.5

What it actually costs.

Materials-per-square pulled from retailer scrape (Lowe's/Home Depot Florida zips).

Per square (materials)
$137–$157

Home Depot / Lowe's retail snapshot, three bundles per square.

Typical 30-square home
$4,110–$4,710

Materials only. Underlayment, starter strip, and ridge cap not included.

Installed in Florida
$12k–$20k

Full re-roof including tear-off, decking inspection, install, and disposal. Range varies by pitch, square count, and accessibility.

What this shingle costs installed in Florida: Asphalt shingle roof cost Florida

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About Biscayne Blue.

Questions homeowners ask before they commit. Answered without sales spin.

A confident cool blue with slate and storm-gray granule accents. In direct Florida sun it reads as a clean blue; in shade it pulls toward cool gray. Far less common than gray or brown in the asphalt category, which is part of the appeal.

Possibly. The color was specified historically to pair with cedar shake, Cape Cod, and coastal-cottage elevations. On a traditional brick or warm-stucco home it can read as out of place. On a contemporary or modern build it works as long as the rest of the palette stays cool.

Some. Blue asphalt shingles use ultramarine and cobalt-toned pigments in the granule blend, and blues drift cooler-and-grayer more visibly than grays or browns under prolonged UV. Expect a slight loss of saturation over the first 10 years in Florida sun. Source: NRCA Asphalt Shingle Manual.

From across the street they can read similarly, especially on overcast days. In direct sun the blue tone separates clearly. If you want a roof that 'reads gray most of the time and blue on bright days,' this is closer to what you want than the cool-gray family.

Slightly. Mid-tone cool asphalt absorbs similar solar heat to mid-tone gray. Florida attic-temperature impact is 5 to 10 degrees Fahrenheit at peak summer versus a light gray. Proper ventilation and a radiant barrier reduce monthly cooling-cost impact to under 20 dollars.

Yes. Blue asphalt SKUs are produced in far smaller volumes than gray or brown. Lead times can be longer and some retailers do not stock them. Plan a 2 to 4 week lead time if you want to specify this color.

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