Warranties are so commonplace nowadays that we, as consumers, often neglect to examine what we can really get out of them. It would be difficult to find any product that does not come with a warranty, as even the cheapest items come warranties, albeit a short one. But what does a warranty mean?
Simply put, a warranty is the guarantee that a product or service will hold up to expectations. Otherwise, it is the responsibility of the manufacturer or whoever provided the service to shoulder the costs of any repair or replacement necessary. Applied to roofing matters, a warranty means your roof should perform according to the standards expected of it, such as allowing no leaks.
There are three types of roof warranties:
Manufacturer’s Material Warranty
The most limited when it comes to scope, this warranty only covers the material’s manufacturing defects and usually only last from 10 to 30 years.
Contractor’s Workmanship Warranty
It is standard for any roofing contractor to provide this type of warranty. Coverage includes both material and workmanship defects. This warranty holds the contractor responsible for improper handling and installation of the roof.
Manufacturer’s System Warranty
Slightly broader in scope, this warranties cover certain instances of defects in the workmanship.
Out of the three types, the contractor’s workmanship warranty is the most beneficial to homeowners because it guarantees the highest level of satisfaction and compensation. Replacement and repair fall under the responsibilities of the roofing company, at no additional cost to the homeowner. A contractor’s job, after all, is to (quite literally) keep a roof over their clients’ heads. The only thing that a homeowner should be responsible for is choosing the best contractor who offers the best workmanship warranty.
With over 110 years in service, Hinkle Roofing provides the best service warranties to homeowners around Tuscaloosa and Hoover, AL. Call us today at (205) 352-1940.
