How to Properly Understand Your Roof’s Warranty Coverage

When it’s time to get a new residential roofing system, there are several things you need to consider. Since it’s a major investment for your home, it’s only natural that you need to understand the warranties that come with it. Deschutes Roofing explains more on the basics of your roofing warranty: 

What Does a Roof Warranty Cover?

A typical roof warranty provides coverage from subpar workmanship or defective materials. If your roof unexpectedly fails, it can be due to the materials performing below standards. In this case, the manufacturer is responsible for the replacement materials. It can also be due to poor installation, which means the contractor didn’t follow the right procedure when replacing your roof. They should resolve the issue because improper installation can void your warranty.

Extended warranty plans can include protective features that help safeguard roofing systems against snow and hail damage, as well as lightning strikes and rain accumulation.

What Don’t They Cover?

Even an extended warranty from your trusted residential and commercial roofing contractor won’t cover every type of damage your roof may sustain. Most warranties won’t cover damage from a collapsed roof caused by heavy snowfall unless it was specifically requested in an extended warranty. 

Your warranty can also get void if you don’t regularly clean and maintain your roofing system. Make sure that you get the same contractor who installed your roof to take care of the maintenance work as well. If you want to outsource the work or plan on doing it yourself, make sure that your warranty doesn’t forbid it.

When Does a Roof Warranty Expire?

This will mainly depend on the contractor who installed it and the type of roofing material used. For instance, the warranty for a typical asphalt shingle roof can be around 20 to 30 years depending on the quality of the material. That means you’re provided a free replacement material in case your roof was damaged due to a defect, though you’re only covered for the material and not the labor needed for the installation.

If you’re looking for a professional contractor in shingle and metal roofing services, Deschutes Roofing is your best choice for the job!

Call us at (541) 241-5720 if you’re in Bend, (503) 967-9590 if you’re from Portland, (541) 246-6860 if you’re in Eugene, (503) 468-7663 if you’re in Lake Oswego, or (503) 928-8750 if you’re from Beaverton. You can also fill out our convenient online form.