Roof Shingles Diy Warranty

Where do i register my warranty.

Roof shingles diy warranty.

Most roof shingle warranties come with some sort of prorated terms. Although your shingles may be covered by a 30 or 40 year warranty most of these long term warranties are prorated after the first few years. However this type of warranty only protects you against defects in the roofing materials themselves causing them to break down or fail before they should. The initial 5 10 year warranty is usually included in the price of the installation.

The terms vary but often cover the price of new shingles and a fixed labor rate per 100 square feet of shingles. Additionally asphalt manufacturers that offer these warranties tend to be higher quality and less likely to need replacement repair. Although shingle warranties have terms that extend upwards of 20 years the reality is that the typical lifespan of a laminate roof in southern ontario is usually between 20 and 25 years. Because the bending can stress and deform shingles especially in cold weather the ends of those shingles may warp over time creating a prominent pattern on the roof.

All stainguard plus labeled shingles carry a 25 year limited warranty and 10 year non prorated period against algae discoloration caused by blue green algae also known as cyanobacteria. To make it convenient click on the register a warranty link below or call 1 800 roofing to register your warranty. For instance many warranties will feature a labor and materials replacement cost for the first year or some short term up to 5 and sometimes 10 years. A warranty that covers replacement shingles but not labor may be worth only a few hundred dollars of the thousands needed to repair or replace your roof.

A roofing material only warranty usually has a lower cost than a full system warranty but only covers manufacturing defects and premature deterioration for the length of the warranty. That being said roofing shingle warranties are always important to look out for. Material only warranties only cover the roof membrane and do not cover other accessories such as flashings adhesives metal edge etc. All stainguard labeled shingles and ridge cap shingles carry a 10 year limited warranty and 1 year non prorated period.

The most common kind of roof warranty is a shingle warranty or manufacturer s warranty which may cover you for 20 to 50 years. If this happens during your how to shingle a roof project you re out of luck collecting on a warranty if your shingle manufacturer doesn t approve of racking. The information needed to register a warranty includes installation date shingle type shingle color and number of squares. Canadian shingle companies sell products with warranties of 25 30 and 40 years including some with a lifetime warranty.