Understanding Your Roof Warranty
Roof warranties protect you from defective materials or workmanship errors. These warranties are offered by manufacturers and residential and commercial roofing contractors , who must address such issues with no additional charge.
Keep reading to learn more about roofing warranties.
Warranty Beneficiary
Warranty beneficiaries are the ones living on the property and currently using the roofing material or anyone registered on the purchase receipt.
Warranty Coverage
Check if your warranty only covers defective materials and not the costs involved in repairing or replacing the affected materials. In this case, you’ll have to pay a residential or commercial roof repair contractor for their services.
Length of Coverage
The warranty coverage period depends on the roofing material. For example, roofing materials with special features to resist, say, mold might have a longer warranty than standard shingles. Typically, manufacturers provide limited lifetime warranties for roofs.
Exclusions
Review your policy for a detailed list of exclusions. Exclusions refer to anything that the warranty doesn’t cover. These often include improper handling, roof preparation issues and installation by unqualified contractors.
Transferability
Transferable warranties encourage home buyers to purchase a property. Typically, home buyers are required to submit a transfer request after buying the property. They must be able to provide documents proving their property ownership.
For workmanship warranties, some roofing companies allow changing the beneficiary to the new homeowner. However, make sure this is stated in the contract, so you can avoid issues later.
Keep your roof warranties valid by working with qualified roofers. Larry Walty Roofing & Guttering Inc. is a reputable contractor that ensures excellent roof repair and installation services. With our attention to detail, you can be sure every aspect of your project will be carried out to a high standard. Call us at 662-488-5149 or fill out this contact form for a free quote. We serve clients in Wichita, KS, and nearby areas.
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