A warranty is the manufacturer’s guarantee that their products will work as effectively as they’ve described. It also indicates they will be responsible for repairing or replacing defective products within the specified coverage period.
One of the most important things to understand about your roof warranty is the types of damage or defects that the warranty will cover typically, roofing warranties would consider a product defective if it was a manufacturer error that caused the product’s poor performance. They do not cover aging and natural wear.
In this post, a roof replacement services provider shares more information about roofing warranties.
Understanding Product and Workmanship Warranties
Your roof is covered by two types of warranties — a product and a workmanship warranty.
Manufacturers of the roof material provide customers with a product warranty. This is their seal of approval that the product would function well if you hire a qualified roofer to carry out the installation.
On the other hand, a licensed roofing contractor offers a workmanship or labor warranty to protect customers from installation errors. If a manufacturer’s investigation did not find the material to be the source of the roofing issue, the roofer has to cover the cost of labor and materials involved in repairing or replacing your roof under a workmanship warranty.
Roof Warranty Details
All roof warranties must specify the following details:
- Who Is Covered: Warranty beneficiaries should be clearly stated in your documentation. Beneficiaries are usually the shingle owners or the new owner to whom the house, roof materials or warranty would be transferred.
- What Is Covered: The documentation must clearly indicate the scope your warranty covers. For example, it should explicitly state what the manufacturers consider to be roof material defects. It must also state if it covers the tear-off and reinstallation costs if the material is found to be defective.
- Time Limits: All warranties have coverage periods indicated in the contract. Warranty length depends on whether it covers shingles or vents and has special features, such as algae and wind resistance.
A GAF-certified roofing company can assure you that your roof is installed according to GAF’s specifications. This means you’re fully covered by their material and labor warranties. At Genesis Roofing, we carry out roofing projects to a high standard. Call us at (515) 202-1667 or fill out this contact form to get started. We proudly serve clients in Clive, IA, and nearby areas.