Roof Masters of Colorado provides the Boulder, CO, and greater Denver Metro area with commercial and residential roof installation and roof repairs. Owner Monica Hoffman has nearly thirty years of experience installing roofing systems, and she stands behind her work with honesty, integrity, and a strong five-year warranty on the workmanship on top of the manufacturer’s product warranty against defective materials.
Boulder, CO, homeowners need to understand the basics about roofers and roofing warranties. In a roofing system installation, two warranties are in force to protect the homeowner.
Types of Roof Warranties
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The product manufacturer’s warranty
The product manufacturer’s warranty protects the customer against material defects in the shingles and other products made by the manufacturer and used in the installation of the roofing system. Only the products made by the manufacturer are covered by this warranty.
The term “roof system” mentioned above encompasses all the components of the roof, not just the shingles but also other items such as the underlayment, sheathing, flashing, roof insulation, and other miscellaneous accessories. Manufacturers of roofing materials engineer their products to last the full term of the stated warranty. A thirty-year shingle should last thirty years. If the underlayment from the same company is rated at thirty years, it should last for thirty years. If a product used in the roofing system fails before the warranty expires, the defective product may be covered by the manufacturer. The manufacturer might not be responsible for replacing the shingles on top of the underlayment if the shingles were from a different manufacturer.
In addition, the manufacturer expects the roofing contractor to conform to strict installation guidelines to ensure the products last as long as promised.
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The workmanship warranty
The workmanship warranty offered by the roofing contractor or installation company protects the customer against inferior workmanship and any defects arising from poor workmanship.
Labor to correct any inferior work or errors in the installation process is covered by this warranty. Most post-installation roofing issues arise due to inferior or incorrect workmanship. Not only are roofing contractors expected to provide industry-standard workmanship, but they are also expected to be an advocate for the homeowner when product defect or failure occurs.
The roofing company that cuts corners fails to comply with the manufacturer’s specifications for installation, or mixes products from different manufacturers beyond what is allowed in the manufacturers’ warranties may be putting the homeowner at risk should any product defects arise.
Warranties, both for the workmanship and product performance, are pivotal when choosing a roofing contractor and making product selections. The installation of a new roof, as well as a major repair for a largescale product defect or flaw in workmanship, involves great expense, inconvenience, disruption of family life, or the interruption of normal business operations for a commercial facility. Neither warranty reimburses the property owner or tenant for the inconvenience, lost time, lost wages, or lost revenue.
Factors That Can Shorten the Life of a Shingle
The limited lifetime warranty on asphalt shingles can be thirty, forty, or fifty years. Extreme environmental factors can significantly diminish the lifespan of asphalt shingles. UV light from the sun at high altitudes, such as in the Boulder area, can reduce shingle life by 30%. Wide fluctuations in the freeze-thaw cycle also cut short the life of a roof system. The daily and seasonal flux of the Boulder climate between hot and cold, even during the summer months, can distress an asphalt roof installed twenty years ago. To prevent advanced roof damage and potential roof leaks, schedule an annual roof inspection with Roof Masters of Colorado. An asphalt roof with asphalt shingles warrantied for fifty years can show signs of wear long before the warranty expires. Signs of shingle degradation include granular loss from high winds and frequent hail. Thermal cracking may appear, as well.
Why Choose Roof Masters of Colorado
The team at Roof Masters of Colorado is dedicated to the core value of providing Boulder area homeowners and businesses with an excellent, worry-free roofing experience. As a testament to the superior service and attention to detail in the installation process, Roof Masters of Colorado offers a five-year workmanship warranty. This commitment to delivering the highest quality workmanship complements the manufacturer’s warranty. Roof Masters of Colorado provides Boulder, CO, homeowners, and businesses with a great roof and the confidence that the roof will last as long as the manufacturer promised.
To learn more about Roof Masters of Colorado, contact the roofing company by phone at (720) 536-5585 or email rmcboulder@gmail.com.
