When you get a new roof, it’s really important to understand the warranty that comes with it. A roof warranty is like a promise from the company that made the roof or the people who installed it. It tells you what parts of the roof are covered, for how long, and in what situations.
Residential Roof Warranty
For houses, there are two types of warranties: one from the company that made the roofing materials and one from the contractor who put the roof on your house. When you think about the warranty from the material company, you need to know that a roof has many parts like underlayment, fasteners, and tiles or shingles.
The warranty from the tile or shingle makers only covers their own products, not all the parts of the roof. This means if something goes wrong, they might send you new tiles or shingles, but they won’t fix the whole roof.
These warranties often say the tiles or shingles can last 20, 30, or even 50 years. But this doesn’t mean your roof will definitely last that long. The warranty just means the materials were tested in a lab to withstand water, wind, and sunlight for that long. If your tiles or shingles get damaged before that time, the warranty might cover it.
The second warranty comes from the roofing company or contractor. According to Florida law, they are responsible for any problems with the roof for ten years. So, your warranty for a residential roof is usually 10 years. But remember, this warranty is only for the person who owns the house first. If you sell the house, the warranty doesn’t transfer to the new owner.
Commercial Roof Warranty
In the past, there weren’t many long-term warranties for commercial roofs. People just expected these roofs to last around 20 to 30 years with regular maintenance. But in the 1980s, manufacturers started offering warranties to make their products more appealing. These warranties got more complicated over time, with rules and conditions.
In the late 1990s and early 2000s, manufacturers started setting minimum requirements for roofs to qualify for a warranty. This meant that roofs had to meet certain standards to be covered. Nowadays, the best warranty you can get is called NDL (no dollar limit), and it’s offered by the material manufacturer. This type of warranty ensures you get good value for your money and peace of mind.
This post was written by a roofing specialist at All Star Roofing. We offer the best roof leak repair in Tampa FL. We are a family-owned and operated roofing business, striving to be the best in our industry. Our family has been in the Tampa Bay area for over 60 years, and our objective has always been to provide roofing services at a fast, reliable, and competitive rate. All Star has a tradition of quality workmanship, servicing residential and commercial properties.