Roofing Warranties and Their Importance

Is your roof protected by a guarantee? If not, you risk jeopardizing your financial future. It’s not a simple house repair to replace a damaged roof. Roof replacement may be quite pricey depending on the size, pitch, and type of roofing materials used. Don’t rely on your homeowner’s insurance to cover all of these expenses. When it comes to acts of nature like windstorms, hail, snow, and lightning, your insurance kicks in. This isn’t the case when you’re faced with a roof defect. That’s why you need to make sure you’re covered by a high-quality roof guarantee and working with a roofing company that backs up its work. Read on to learn more about the importance of a roofing warranty when you get a new roof for your home.

A roofing warranty is a written agreement between you and your contractor that guarantees the work they do in replacing your roof. It also protects their investment in doing business with you by covering any costs associated with repairing or replacing a defective part of the installation.

Good warranties will cover both materials and labor so when it comes time to have repairs made you are covered. Great roof warranties provide the following coverages:

Material Defects

Mother Nature can be unpredictable no matter where you live. You need a roofing system that is strong, durable, and protects your home and belongings. If your roofing system starts to show early signs of wear and tear, this can affect things such as your home’s energy efficiency, comfort, and ability to adequately protect your home. An excellent manufacture warranty goes into action in these situations and covers material defects due to premature wear and tear.

Poor Workmanship

Your roof may need repair occasionally for minor things, such as loose shingles from a wind storm, or hail damage. Or, perhaps the flashing has popped up and needs to be nailed back down. These repairs are simple, but they do occasionally go wrong and jeopardize the roof’s integrity. If you don’t do the proper research before hiring a roofing company in your area, you may hire the wrong people to install your new roof and who take shortcuts that jeopardize the durability of your roof. Superior warranties protect homeowners who have been victims of poor workmanship or installation.

Having a roofing warranty can give you peace of mind. You know that if your roof has any issues, it will be covered at no cost to you! The worst part about having a new home is worrying about what might go wrong and how much fixing anything could potentially cost. A good warranty means there’s nothing to worry about except enjoying your new roof.

Roofing warranties are also a method to safeguard the value of your property and its structural integrity. When you choose a company that gives a guarantee, you can rest assured that you’re receiving the finest service and product available for your property.

You don’t want to be surprised by the cost of having to replace your roof. Roofing warranties are a great way not only for you to save money, but also helps protect your investment in your home’s value and curb appeal.

Understand that most warranties have a finite time period in which a homeowner can apply for a warranty claim. There may also be exclusions that apply.

Coverage pertains to the actual extent of the warranty and how far it will protect your new investment. Most warranties have “repairs only” coverage, which is essentially protection from manufacturer defects. Others lack labor warranty, which protects you from mistakes during installation. Talk to your roofing contractor to discuss what type of warranty they provide for their work.

So you can feel good about working with us at Crossover Roofing, we offer a 50-year warranty on asphalt roofs as well as a lifetime warranty on our metal roofs. Contact us today to schedule your new roof installation.