Roof Warranties from Big Fish Roofing
Every roof we install carries two warranties: GAF’s on the materials and ours on the installation. Here’s what each one covers.
Understanding the Basics of a Roof Warranty
A roof warranty is a written agreement between the homeowner and the contractor or manufacturer, stipulating the terms under which defects or issues with the roofing materials or workmanship will be addressed.
Types of Roof Warranties
Manufacturer’s Roof Warranty: This type of roof warranty covers the roofing materials themselves. It ensures that the products you’ve purchased are free from manufacturing defects that could cause them to break down prematurely. For example, as a GAF Master Elite Contractor, The Big Fish Roofing offers the strong GAF Golden Pledge warranty that covers material defects for up to 50 years.
Workmanship Roof Warranty: This roof warranty covers the installation process. Even the highest-quality materials can fail if they’re not installed correctly. A workmanship warranty protects you against errors made during the installation of your roof. At The Big Fish Roofing, we provide an in-house workmanship warranty for 12 years from the date of installation on all our residential roof replacement projects. Additionally, with our GAF Master Elite certification and the GAF Golden Pledge Warranty, you get an additional 25 year workmanship warranty on your residential roof replacement.
What Does the Roof Warranty Cover?
Warranties differ on whether they cover labor and which roof components they include. For instance, the GAF Golden Pledge warranty covers the shingles and other roofing components like leak barriers, roof deck protection, and ridge cap shingles.
Understanding the specifics of your roof warranty can save you time, money, and a lot of headaches down the line. It’s essential to read all the terms and conditions and consult with your contractor for any clarifications. We’ll go over the warranty terms with you before your project starts.