Most new roofs come with a warranty, but exactly what is covered can vary significantly from one warranty to another. Reading your roofing warranty is hardly exciting, but you probably want to work your way through it before hiring your contractor. In this article, we’ll discuss some of the finer points of roofing warranties so that you’ll be better prepared to understand what is and isn’t covered in your new roof installation warranty.
A new roof comes at a price, so if you are considering building a home starting from scratch or if you need a whole new roof, roofing isn’t something you want to take any chances with. We are a trustworthy company that believes in giving nothing less the best residential roofing services to your house. Elite Roofing Halifax offer both residential and commercial roofing customers our top-quality roofing services from our specialized Halifax roofing experts.
First and foremost, there are typically 2 types of warranties – implied and express warranties. Roofing membranes and other roofing materials actually come with an implied warranty; in other words, it is generally understood that roofing materials can be expected to perform in a particular way and for a specific purpose. For example, when properly installed, your roofing membrane should prevent water from passing through it – these terms do not need to be set out in writing. On the other hand, an express warranty is a set of written documents, usually issued by the materials manufacturer and/or roofing contractor that outlines the limits of liability by the issuer.
Elite Roofing Halifax offer a multitude of benefits for protecting your roof from snow and ice build-up. There is essentially now here for the water to accumulate and gain entry. Compared with shingles, which have a 2-inch coverage, a metal roof has a 100% coverage so water cannot back up and enter your home. Roof installation durable products have experienced dramatic growth in popularity in the past decade. Fire-resistant qualities, longevity, and speed of installation are among the reasons why our customers prefer them.
Who Issues a Warranty?
You may not know it, but your roofing warranty probably has two issuers – your contractor and the materials manufacturer. Your contractor will provide a warranty for workmanship, and providing the materials function as they are expected, your contractor will cover only errors in their work. Alternatively, the materials manufacturer will only provide a warranty for problems with their materials when they are installed according to their instructions. Simply put, your contractor issues a warranty for the quality of their work, not the quality of the materials. Likewise, materials manufacturers cover only their materials if they’ve been installed properly.
You should definitely hire a professional Elite Roofing Halifax when you intend to install a new roof or even repair an existing roof. Getting ripped off may be an issue for some consumers, while getting a poor job maybe another. You may even be the victim of a no-show by a contractor. You should ask these questions to ensure they are knowledgeable about their responsibilities to you and look for the answers you need before hiring them.
Pay special attention to the materials manufacturer warranty, as this is the most important. Roofing contractors come and go, but materials are covered regardless of who installed them. Moreover, when a corporation is dissolved, the associated warranties become invalid. This is a much less likely scenario with materials manufacturers than roofing contractors.
Labour and Materials
A materials-only warranty is exactly what the name implies – manufacturers will provide only replacement material, and does not cover the labour associated with installation. Obviously, it’s important for you to know whether your warranty covers labour and materials, as the cost of labour can be significant.
Your Responsibilities
Another key component of your roofing warranty is the facility manager’s or homeowner’s responsibilities. In fact, most warranties indicate proper maintenance as necessary; so if you have not properly maintained your roof, your warranty is invalidated. This is one of the most often overlooked components of roofing warranties, and especially important if you want to ensure that repairs or material replacement will be covered.
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