Manufacturers guarantee the materials used in your roof; Bradenton roofing contractors play a big role in keeping your warranty valid.
A roof is an investment. You are spending a significant amount of money on something that directly impacts the overall safety of your family, not to mention the value of your property. It’s important to have protection in case that investment is flawed.
In the case of your Bradenton roof, that protection comes in the form of a manufacturer’s warranty. While warranties are fantastic for protecting your investment against faulty products, it’s important to understand what exactly your warranty covers–and what kinds of things could make it void.
Why are warranties important?
At Blue Collar Roofing in Bradenton, we exclusively use the high-quality products we trust. However, warranties are still important for the rare times that there may have been a problem at the factory that produced a sub-tier batch. If and when that happens, we trust our manufacturing partners to come through and cover the necessary repairs.
What do roofing warranties cover?
A roofing warranty will be in place for every individual aspect of your roof, especially the outermost roofing material (shingles, tile, metal, etc.) as well as the underlayment. In many cases, a single manufacturer will be responsible for producing the various layers of a roof, and their warranty will be in place for “the roofing system” as a whole.
A warranty will take responsibility for failures to a certain extent. For instance, certain materials may be guaranteed for high winds, but only up to a certain mph.
How long do roofing warranties last?
This is vital to know. Many companies will over a “lifetime warranty.” However, that doesn’t actually mean for as long as you have the roof. A “lifetime,” in this case, may only be 25 years.
What could void my roof’s warranty?
A manufacturer may guarantee their product, but they will void your warranty if that product isn’t treated correctly. The three major causes of voided roof warranties are:
- Improper installation
- Lack of maintenance
- Improper/unauthorized repairs
Any of these factors can lead a manufacturer to say, essentially, that their product didn’t fail; the homeowner and/or roofing company is the reason for the problem.
How can I ensure my roofing warranty is still valid?
The most important step to take when honoring your roof’s manufacturer’s warranty is to make sure you hire a professional, trustworthy, Bradenton roofing contractor. We make sure every requirement set forth in the official warranty is followed to a T during installation and repairs.
Moreover, we also perform professional maintenance that meets manufacturers’ requirements, so that they know your roof has been properly looked after.
If your warranty is ending soon, or you don’t even know if you’re still covered, give Blue Collar a call. We could be able to help you get roof repairs covered for a fraction of the price you’d pay when you’re out of warranty.
