It’s common to hear a roofing contractor take pride in their roofing warranties, and for good reason. Leading roofing manufacturers like GAF® and Owens Corning® offer some of the highest quality roofing materials in the industry backed by reliable warranties. That said, it’s still important to have sufficient knowledge of warranties so that you have an idea of their coverage.
Howard Roofing explains some of the things you should know about your roofing warranty.
Warranties Cover Defects and Not Roof Service Life
Many factors can affect your roof’s life span, such as the quality of its installation, the material, and constant exposure to the elements. If your roof failed due to manufacturing flaws, however, then it will be covered by roofing material warranties.
A perfect example of this kind of protection would be the Golden Pledge® Warranty from GAF. This covers the entire roofing system, offering a non-prorated, 50-year coverage on materials. With this, you don’t have to worry about your roof failing because of material defects.
Determine What’s Not Covered
Find out what’s not included in your roofing warranty. This can be anything from faulty workmanship to poor ventilation, among others. Make sure to consult your chosen roofers to find out what’s not covered by their roofing warranties. Our manufacturer-backed warranties cover both material flaws and faulty installation.
Coverage is Often Prorated
Roofing warranties are usually prorated to a certain time period. This means that the number of years past the date of your roof’s original installation can affect the amount of compensation you can get from the warranty.
Short Notification Timeframe
Any damage you notice on your roof should be documented and reported to the roofing manufacturer as soon as possible, since roofing warranties often have a notification deadline. Feel free to contact us right away if you notice anything wrong with your roofing and we will respond promptly.
At Howard Roofing, you have the assurance that our roofs come with manufacturer-backed warranties. For instance, GAF’s Golden Pledge Warranty includes material defect coverage and a 25-year workmanship guarantee, which will ensure that your new roof adheres to quality standards for that long.
We also offer our very own 15-year leading Workmanship Warranty, which covers labor. This means that in the unlikely event your roof fails due to poor workmanship, then you can rely on us to fix it for you. We serve St. Charles, MO, and various areas in Missouri. Call us today at (636) 296-1057 for more information about our warranties.