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Roof warranties, and what they actually cover

Two documents, two different promises, and the gap between them.

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The material warranty

It comes from the manufacturer, it covers defects in the product, and it is conditional on the roof having been installed exactly to specification. A shingle nailed in the wrong place voids it without anybody noticing for fifteen years.

The workmanship warranty

This one comes from the contractor and covers the installation. It is normally five to ten years, and it is worth precisely as much as the company still being in business when you need it.

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Most roof failures are installation failures, which means the manufacturer will not pay and the contractor is the only recourse. That is why who you hire matters more than what they install.

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