By The Roofing Brief Team. Last reviewed: October 2026.
Camelot shingles today mean GAF Camelot II, GAF’s slate-look Lifetime Designer laminated shingle: 17 by 34 1/2 inches, 4 bundles and 56 pieces per square, UL 2218 Class 4 impact rated, and sold in five colors per GAF’s April 2026 data sheet. The original GAF Camelot shared that size and a fiberglass base, but GAF’s product pages now list only Camelot II, so anyone buying “GAF Camelot shingles” in 2026 is buying Camelot II. Specs, colors, warranty tiers, installed cost and the slate comparison follow, each tied to a GAF document or public record.
What are GAF Camelot shingles?
GAF Camelot shingles are a designer (luxury) asphalt shingle engineered to mimic natural slate. Per GAF’s Camelot II data sheet (RESGN467CII, 04/2026), Camelot II is a fiberglass asphalt shingle with artisan-cut shapes, a 7.5 inch exposure and Dura Grip adhesive, sold in GAF’s Lifetime Designer collection, one tier above the Timberline architectural line.
The data sheet lists a UL 790 Class A fire rating, ASTM D3161 Class F and ASTM D7158 Class H wind classifications, a 130 mph wind warranty that requires special installation and GAF starter strip, and a 25-year StainGuard Plus algae warranty on packages bearing that logo. The GAF Camelot II product page adds that the product has earned the Good Housekeeping Seal and lists Camelot II, Slateline and Woodland side by side as Class 4 Lifetime Designer shingles.
For a wider view of where this tier fits, see our guide to designer (luxury) asphalt shingles.
Camelot vs Camelot II: which one you are actually buying
You are buying Camelot II. Public product approvals show the transition: Miami-Dade County NOA 18-1030.06 (approved March 28, 2019) covered both “GAF Camelot Shingle and GAF Camelot II Shingle,” while the renewal, NOA 24-0808.05 (approved September 5, 2024, expiring July 9, 2029), covers Camelot II only, made in Mt. Vernon, Indiana. GAF’s current site lists only Camelot II.
| Feature | Original Camelot | Camelot II (current) | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Status | In the 2019 Miami-Dade NOA; absent from the 2024 renewal and from GAF’s current product pages | In production; GAF data sheet dated 04/2026 | NOA 18-1030.06, NOA 24-0808.05, GAF |
| Size | 17 in x 34 1/2 in | 17 in x 34 1/2 in | NOA 18-1030.06 |
| Base | Fiberglass reinforced heavy weight asphalt shingle | Fiberglass reinforced heavy weight asphalt shingle | NOA 18-1030.06 |
| Impact rating | Not stated in the NOA | UL 2218 Class 4 (packages bearing the Class 4 statement) | GAF data sheet |
If you are patching a roof that has the original Camelot, ask the supplier for a full-size Camelot II sample in the nearest color and lay it beside the existing shingles before ordering; GAF’s own data sheet notes that color blends are hard to reproduce in print and recommends seeing several full-size shingles first.
Camelot II specs at a glance
Camelot II is a laminated designer shingle measuring 17 inches by 34 1/2 inches with a 7.5 inch exposure, packaged four bundles to the square (100 square feet) at 56 pieces and 280 nails per square, or 336 nails where 6 nails per shingle is required. That 4-bundle-per-square count is one more than the 3 bundles per square used by GAF’s Timberline HDZ, which adds handling and freight per square.
| Spec | Camelot II | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Designer laminated (slate-look), fiberglass asphalt | GAF data sheet RESGN467CII |
| Dimensions | 17 in x 34 1/2 in (432 x 876 mm) | GAF data sheet |
| Exposure | 7.5 in | GAF data sheet |
| Coverage | 4 bundles per square, 56 pieces per square | GAF data sheet |
| Nails | 280 per square (336 where 6 nails per shingle is required) | GAF data sheet |
| Impact | UL 2218 Class 4 (only packages bearing the Class 4 statement) | GAF data sheet |
| Wind | ASTM D3161 Class F, ASTM D7158 Class H; 130 mph warranty for 15 years with special installation and GAF starter strip, 110 mph without | GAF data sheet; GAF Shingle and Accessory Limited Warranty RESWT160L |
| Fire rating | Class A, UL listed to ANSI/UL 790 | GAF data sheet |
| Algae protection | StainGuard Plus, 25-year limited warranty | GAF data sheet |
| Approvals | Miami-Dade, State of Florida, Texas Department of Insurance listed, ICC-ES ESR-1475 and ESR-3267 | GAF data sheet |
| Hip, ridge and starter | TimberTex or TimberCrest ridge cap; WeatherBlocker starter | GAF data sheet |
The 130 mph figure applies only for the first 15 years and only with GAF’s special installation and GAF starter strip shingles, per footnote 3 of the data sheet and the wind table in the GAF Shingle and Accessory Limited Warranty (RESWT160L); without it, the wind coverage for GAF Lifetime shingles is 110 mph. GAF’s FAQ adds that Camelot II needs at least four nails per shingle on standard installations.
What colors do Camelot II shingles come in?
Camelot II is sold in five colors: Antique Slate, Barkwood, Charcoal, Royal Slate, and Weathered Timber, per the April 2026 GAF data sheet. GAF’s product page says the roof resembles a true stone slate roof most closely in Antique Slate or Royal Slate. The descriptions below are our editorial read of GAF’s swatches.
- Antique Slate: soft gray with muted variation; one of the two colors GAF names as closest to stone slate.
- Barkwood: warm brown, pairs with earth-tone brick and stone.
- Charcoal: deep near-black gray for high contrast.
- Royal Slate: cool blue-gray; the other color GAF names as closest to stone slate.
- Weathered Timber: brown and gray mix that suits mixed exteriors.
Cross-shopping the standard line? Our breakdown of GAF shingle colors and the Timberline palette covers those choices.
How much do GAF Camelot II shingles cost?
GAF Camelot II falls in the premium designer asphalt tier, which our 2026 roofing cost report puts at $8 to $12 per square foot installed, or $800 to $1,200 per roofing square, naming GAF Camelot alongside Owens Corning Berkshire and CertainTeed Presidential. Retail listings sell Camelot II by the bundle at 25 square feet and 14 pieces, which matches GAF’s 4 bundles and 56 pieces per square.
The same report puts architectural asphalt at $5 to $8 per square foot installed, so the designer tier runs about $3 to $4 per square foot more at both ends of the range. On a 2,000 square foot roof that gap is roughly $6,000 to $8,000. The step up buys the slate profile, Class 4 impact rating and longer GAF workmanship tiers, covered in the warranty section below.
To estimate a Camelot II order:
- Measure total roof area in square feet and divide by 100 to get squares (2,000 sq ft = 20 squares).
- Add a waste factor, commonly 10 to 15 percent for cut-up or steep roofs (20 squares + 10 percent = 22 squares).
- Multiply squares by 4 to get bundles, since Camelot II runs 4 bundles per square (22 x 4 = 88 bundles).
- Multiply squares by 280 for nails, or by 336 where 6 nails per shingle is required (22 x 280 = 6,160 nails).
- Add WeatherBlocker starter and TimberTex or TimberCrest ridge cap separately, since those are not counted in field bundles and the starter is required for the 130 mph wind coverage.
Current per-bundle figures for designer and architectural shingles are tracked in our 2026 shingle prices per bundle guide.
Camelot II vs real slate
Camelot II delivers a slate appearance for less than quarried slate: our 2026 cost report puts natural slate at about $15 to $30 per square foot installed against $8 to $12 for premium designer asphalt. The trade is lifespan, since the National Park Service’s Preservation Brief 29 says a properly installed slate roof lasts 60 to 125 years or longer.
| Factor | Camelot II (asphalt) | Natural slate | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Installed cost per sq ft | $8 to $12 (premium designer tier) | About $15 to $30 | Roofing Brief 2026 cost report |
| Minimum roof slope | 2:12, double underlayment up to 4:12 | 4:12 | IRC R905.2.2; IRC R905.6.2 |
| Impact rating | UL 2218 Class 4 | No single rating; depends on the slate product | GAF data sheet (Camelot II) |
| Expected life | Lifetime limited warranty; 10 years non-prorated at base level | 60 to 125 years or longer | GAF RESWT160L; NPS Preservation Brief 29 |
| Repairability | Standard shingle labor and nails | Specialist slate labor | NPS Preservation Brief 29 |
If the structure was framed for asphalt and the pitch is under 4:12, real slate is not an option under IRC R905.6.2, and Camelot II or another designer asphalt line is the slate look that fits. If the house already has a slate roof that is sound, Preservation Brief 29 favors repair over replacement.
Camelot II vs GAF’s other slate-look designer shingles
GAF’s current Camelot II page lists two slate-look designer shingles that buyers often confuse: Camelot II and Slateline, and it compares both with the shake-look Woodland. All three carry a Lifetime limited warranty, a 25-year StainGuard Plus algae warranty and a UL 2218 Class 4 rating on GAF’s comparison grid. GAF describes Slateline as the easier, lighter install for a classic slate look. Grand Slate still turns up in older listings, but it does not appear on that grid, so confirm the product name on any quote that mentions it. Our guide to GAF Slateline colors lists every shade in that line.
| Line | Look | Warranty and impact (GAF grid) |
|---|---|---|
| Slateline | Narrow cut slate, flatter profile; GAF calls it the lighter, easier install | Lifetime, 25-year StainGuard Plus, Class 4 |
| Camelot II | Broad artisan-cut slate with depth, 7.5 in exposure | Lifetime, 25-year StainGuard Plus, Class 4 |
| Woodland | Wood shake look | Lifetime, 25-year StainGuard Plus, Class 4 |
Choose Slateline if you want the slate hint with the lighter install GAF describes, and Camelot II if you want the broader, deeper slate profile on standard framing. Both carry a UL 790 Class A fire rating and GAF’s lifetime warranty structure. Our GAF shingles review covers GAF’s other Designer shingles, including the wood-shake looks.
Camelot II vs Timberline HDZ: designer or architectural?
Camelot II is a designer shingle and Timberline HDZ is an architectural shingle, so the choice is about appearance, budget and warranty tier. Per the 2026 cost report, architectural asphalt runs $5 to $8 per square foot installed against $8 to $12 for designer lines, and Camelot II uses 4 bundles per square where Timberline HDZ uses 3.
The warranty gap is concrete: GAF’s Golden Pledge brochure gives Designer Shingles 30 years of non-prorated misapplication coverage against 25 years for Timberline HDZ, and the Silver Pledge chart gives Designer Shingles 15 years against 10 for Timberline HDZ. Our full GAF Timberline HDZ review details that architectural tier, and the 2026 Shingle Brand Comparison Report ranks GAF against Owens Corning, CertainTeed, and the rest.
Warranty and what it actually covers
Camelot II carries GAF’s Lifetime limited warranty, but the non-prorated period and workmanship coverage depend on who installs it. GAF’s warranty comparison guide (RESWT218, 05/2026) and Golden Pledge brochure (RESWT161B, 05/2026) set the tiers below for Designer Shingles such as Camelot II.
| Warranty | Who can install | Non-prorated defect period | Misapplication (workmanship) coverage | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GAF Shingle and Accessory Limited Warranty | Anyone | 10 years (Smart Choice), material and installation labor | None | RESWT160L; RESWT218 |
| GAF Roofing System Limited Warranty | Anyone, with at least 3 qualifying GAF accessories | 10 years | None | RESWT218 |
| GAF System Plus | Certified, Certified Plus and Master Elite contractors | 50 years | None | RESWT218 |
| GAF Silver Pledge | Certified Plus and Master Elite contractors | 50 years | 15 years for Designer Shingles | RESWT218 |
| GAF Golden Pledge | Master Elite contractors only | 50 years | 30 years for Designer Shingles | RESWT161B |
The base warranty can be transferred once; per RESWT160L, the second owner must notify GAF in writing within one year of the sale, and a transfer after the 10-year non-prorated period cuts coverage to two years. The 25-year StainGuard Plus algae warranty applies only to shingles sold in packages bearing the StainGuard Plus logo, so check the bundle wrapper as well as the certificate.
Camelot shingles decision table
| If your situation is | Choose | Why (rule or source) |
|---|---|---|
| Roof pitch under 4:12 and you want a slate look | Camelot II with double underlayment below 4:12 | Slate needs 4:12 (IRC R905.6.2); asphalt shingles allowed from 2:12 (IRC R905.2.2) |
| Hail region where insurers credit impact-rated roofs | Camelot II from packages bearing the UL 2218 Class 4 statement | GAF data sheet footnote 2 |
| Coastal or high-wind site | Install with GAF starter strip and special installation | 130 mph coverage for 15 years only with special installation; 110 mph without (RESWT160L) |
| You want the longest workmanship coverage | A Master Elite contractor and Golden Pledge | 30 years misapplication for Designer Shingles (RESWT161B) |
| Budget is capped near $8 per sq ft installed | Timberline HDZ instead | Architectural $5 to $8 vs designer $8 to $12 (2026 cost report) |
| Matching an older original-Camelot roof | Camelot II, chosen from full-size samples | Same 17 x 34 1/2 in size (NOA 18-1030.06); GAF advises viewing full-size shingles |
| Lifespan beyond 60 years is the goal and framing allows | Natural slate | 60 to 125 years or longer (NPS Preservation Brief 29) |
Are Camelot II shingles worth it?
Camelot II is worth it for homeowners who want a slate look on standard framing, need a Class 4 impact rating, and will pay the designer tier’s $3 to $4 per square foot premium over architectural asphalt for appearance and the longer Silver or Golden Pledge workmanship terms. It fits Tudor, colonial, and European-style homes; it is a weaker value if lowest cost per square foot drives the decision.
Pros:
- Slate profile at $8 to $12 per sq ft installed against about $15 to $30 for natural slate.
- Installs on standard framing from 2:12 with common roofing labor.
- UL 2218 Class 4 impact and UL 790 Class A fire ratings.
- Five designed slate-tone color blends.
Cons:
- Costs about $3 to $4 per square foot more than architectural shingles, per the 2026 cost report.
- 4-bundle-per-square coverage adds handling over 3-bundle architectural shingles.
- Only five colors, fewer than the Timberline range.
- The 130 mph wind term and the 30-year workmanship term depend on special installation and a Master Elite contractor.
Frequently asked questions
Is GAF Camelot discontinued?
The original GAF Camelot is no longer on GAF’s product pages, and Miami-Dade’s 2024 renewal (NOA 24-0808.05) covers only Camelot II, while the 2019 approval (NOA 18-1030.06) covered both. Camelot II is still in production, with a GAF data sheet dated April 2026. If you search for “GAF Camelot shingles” today, the current product is Camelot II.
What is the difference between Camelot and Camelot II?
Both are fiberglass reinforced asphalt shingles measuring 17 by 34 1/2 inches, per Miami-Dade NOA 18-1030.06. The practical difference is availability and current ratings: Camelot II is the only version GAF still lists, and its 2026 data sheet carries a UL 2218 Class 4 impact rating, ASTM D3161 Class F and D7158 Class H wind ratings, and 25-year StainGuard Plus algae coverage.
How much do GAF Camelot II shingles cost?
GAF Camelot II sits in the premium designer asphalt tier, which the Roofing Brief 2026 cost report puts at $8 to $12 per square foot installed, or $800 to $1,200 per roofing square. That is about $3 to $4 per square foot more than architectural shingles like Timberline HDZ at $5 to $8. A 2,000 square foot roof lands near $16,000 to $24,000.
How many bundles of Camelot II are in a square?
Camelot II is packaged four bundles per square, at 56 pieces per square, covering 100 square feet, per GAF’s data sheet. Each bundle covers 25 square feet with 14 pieces. To estimate an order, divide roof area by 100 for squares, add 10 to 15 percent waste, then multiply by four for bundles and by 280 for nails.
What colors does Camelot II come in?
Camelot II comes in five colors: Antique Slate, Barkwood, Charcoal, Royal Slate, and Weathered Timber, per GAF’s April 2026 data sheet. GAF says Antique Slate and Royal Slate resemble a true stone slate roof most closely. Barkwood and Weathered Timber read warmer, and Charcoal is the darkest option.
Is GAF Camelot II a Class 4 shingle?
Yes. GAF’s April 2026 data sheet says Camelot II passes the UL 2218 impact test with a Class 4 rating, but only shingles sold in packages bearing the UL 2218 Class 4 statement are rated. GAF also states that hail damage is not covered under its limited warranty, so the rating matters for insurance discounts rather than warranty claims.
How long do Camelot II shingles last?
GAF backs Camelot II with a Lifetime limited warranty for the original owner of a single-family home, with 10 years of non-prorated coverage at the base level and 50 years under System Plus, Silver Pledge or Golden Pledge. Natural slate, by comparison, lasts 60 to 125 years or longer per NPS Preservation Brief 29, so the slate look does not buy slate longevity.
Are Camelot II shingles good?
On published specs, Camelot II carries a UL 790 Class A fire rating, UL 2218 Class 4 impact rating, ASTM D3161 Class F wind rating, 25-year StainGuard Plus algae protection, and the Good Housekeeping Seal. It suits slate-style architecture on roofs from 2:12 up, and is a weaker value if you are optimizing purely for lowest installed cost per square foot.