WindProven Limited Wind Warranty with no maximum wind-speed cap (with required accessories). ASTM D3161 Class F.
Hail / impact
Class 4
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
270 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 01Base tone#26282B
Granule 02Lighter granule#323437
Granule 03Lighter granule#424648
Hex
#26282B
Family
True black
Undertone
Cool
Best in
Daylight
How it shifts
Charcoal sits at the deepest end of the Timberline UHDZ with UltraMat catalog. There is no underlying gray or blue trying to soften it. In direct sun the surface barely changes; in shade it disappears into pure shadow. That refusal to shift is exactly what makes it work as a graphic anchor against any siding color.
The profile
The granule blend is built on a deep carbon base with a faint slate accent that prevents the surface from going dead flat. Up close you can see the dimensional shadow line that gives the Timberline UHDZ with UltraMat profile its premium feel; from the street it reads as one solid color.
Where it belongs
Pairs cleanly with white, off-white, navy, deep green, sage, and warm wood siding. It is the safest color in the catalog if you have not committed to a paint palette yet.
Timberline UHDZ with UltraMat Charcoal, 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.
Manufacturer install
AI-rendered example (dusk view)
AI-rendered example (morning view)
AI-rendered example (front view)
Charcoal pairs well with.
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About Charcoal.
Questions homeowners ask before they commit. Answered without sales spin.
A true deep black with no visible blue, brown, or red undertone. In bright Florida sun it stays black; in shade it reads as pure shadow. The granule blend is a tight mix of carbon and charcoal granules that gives the surface dimensional texture without lifting the perceived color.
Yes, somewhat. A dark asphalt roof can raise attic temperatures by 5 to 15 degrees Fahrenheit at peak summer compared to a light gray. In Florida that translates to roughly 10 to 20 dollars per month in additional cooling cost on a typical 2,500 sq ft home if attic ventilation is adequate. Proper soffit-to-ridge ventilation and a modern radiant barrier under the deck close most of the gap.
Minimally. GAF's ceramic granule coating is engineered to hold color for 25 plus years in Florida UV. Expect a subtle shift toward a slightly warmer tone over the first 5 years, then visual stability. The full warranty covers premature fading. Source: GAF product warranty document and NRCA field-aging guidance.
Across GAF, GAF, CertainTeed, IKO, and Owens Corning, the true-black SKUs read nearly identical in daylight from street distance. The granule blend differs slightly (some have a hint of warm undertone, others stay cooler) but unless you place two roofs side by side most homeowners cannot tell them apart.
It can, but it is less traditional than a terracotta tile look. The black asphalt + cream-stucco combination reads as contemporary Mediterranean rather than historical. If you want the historical look, a multi-tone weathered-wood or warm brown reads closer.
Asphalt shingles in this family typically show their first granule loss (visible as small gritty deposits in gutters) at year 8 to 12. Color stability is excellent over the same window. Most Charcoal roofs reach year 15 looking visually identical to year 1 unless the house had a serious algae or moss episode.
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#26282B · black · cool undertone 
