Have you ever read up on your roofing system’s warranty coverage? You probably haven’t if you’ve never needed to call your asphalt shingles installation company. This may cause you to have misunderstandings about your roof’s warranty. Dior Construction shares three tips you need to know to get the most out of your roofing warranty coverage.
Read the Fine Print
The average homeowner considers their roof a significant investment. It normally comes with a warranty to give the homeowner peace of mind. To maximize your warranty, you should fully comprehend the cases that their warranty covers to get the most out of it. Normally, these warranties cover leak repairs caused by faulty materials or the incorrect installation by licensed contractors. However, there are specific clauses and cases you must be aware of in order not to void the warranty. These exclusions include damage from ponding water and deterioration from poor roof maintenance, among others. One unusual clause even states that should a roofing material exceed its shelf life upon installation, no warranty would be applied to it even if it is approved by the contractor. This highlights the importance of reading the fine print of your warranty.
Double Check Requirements and Credentials
The warranty guidelines are implemented to ensure that residential roofing services are done by a licensed contractor. These rules are set for contractors to take into consideration when bidding on your project, from materials used to its dimensions. Once you have chosen your desired contractor, we recommend that you verify their qualifications and credentials. Some contractors claim to be licensed by manufacturers but weren’t. Additionally, you must make sure that the warranty is coming straight from the manufacturer, and not the contractor and make payments once inspections are complete and that you have the warranty on-hand and fully understand it.
Reduce Your Reliance on your Warranty
Warranties are there to give you and your home peace of mind. However, you shouldn’t stop there as you should also have your roofing jobs done by reliable and certified contractors. Make sure that you do your research on your desired contractor such as their years of experience, licensure duration, and membership with the Better Business Bureau® and other roofing organizations to help you decide if they are right for the job.
If you need a residential roofing contractor, give Dior Construction a call at (201) 470-5077 or fill out our contact form. We are a GAF Master Elite® contractor and have been in the roofing industry since 2010. We serve Bergen County, NJ, and all of New Jersey.
