When you install a new roof, you are making a big investment. A new roof can cost thousands of dollars and could be your new roof for 25 to 40 years or more! When you make such a big investment, it’s important to make sure that it’s protected. That’s why reputable roofers in Edmonton offer a warranty on their workmanship and amazing product warranties from their manufacturers. In this blog, we will focus on GAF Roofing Products as the manufacturer to give you an idea.
What should you look for in a roofing warranty?
There are two types of coverage that could be included in your warranty: coverage against manufacturer defects in the materials used and against workmanship errors. Most manufacturers will have manufacturing defects coverage, but not all will be the same. For example, some companies might offer a lifetime warranty on the shingles, but not other materials in your roofing system. They might also cover your roof if it was installed by a certified roofing contractor, but not if you did the work yourself. This is why it’s important to read the fine print.
As far as workmanship coverage, that is not offered by the manufacturer but by the roofing contractor you hire to do the job.
Always hire an experienced and knowledgeable roofing contractor.
Just because the shingles you buy might have a lifetime warranty, it doesn’t mean the work of the installer is covered. Some homeowners will do DIY roofing jobs or hire an inexperienced person to do the work for them. GAF’s studies show that more than two-thirds of the problems that people experience with their new roofs are due to installation errors. That’s why hiring a reputable roofing contractors in Edmonton is so important. They are so sure of their workmanship that they back it up with a 10 Year Limited Warranty after installation.
Comparing manufacturers warranties with GAF products.
You’ll have total peace of mind with your new GAF roofing system and the Lifetime ltd. transferable warranty with SmartChoice®Protection for the first ten years. SmartChoice®Protection offers coverage on non-prorated materials and installation labour during the most critical years of your roof’s lifespan.
A lifetime warranty means that as long as you own the house and its roof, you are covered. The coverage can extend to the subsequent owner of the home if the warranty is properly transferred, but this can be done only once.
The chart below is a comparison on the GAF Shingle & Accessory Warranty, System Plus Warranty and Golden Pledge Warranty.
These roofing products are created through a state-of-the-art manufacturing process and the odds of having a problem with your new roof are very small. Just the same, if you were to have a problem it could be just as expensive to fix as your new roof cost. Even though the risk is low on the products, it’s worth the coverage in the rare chance there is an expensive problem.
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