Roofing materials are designed to resist from 15-20 years up
to a lifetime, but how long will a new roof do its job depends on factors such
as the roofing materials and the quality of the installation.
A measure of the roof quality is the warranty. Warranties
must be considered carefully, especially when it comes to something as
important as the roof above your head. Some warranties are more comprehensive
and longer than others. Also check the credibility of the roofing company that
you plan to work with. Not every contractor that presents you tempting offers
and guarantees is actually reliable, so make sure to evaluate their ability to
remain on the market in the long run, to honor their commitments, look toroofing companies Omaha has supported in their communities for years.
There are several types of warranties when it comes to a
roof.
· Warranties that cover the materials, offered by the manufacturers
Depending on the materials, these warranties typically vary from 10 to 30 years. They cover exclusively failures of the roofing materials due to fabrication defects or premature aging.
· System warranties
These are also offered by the manufacturer of the roofing materials and cover defective workmanship. System warranties range from 10 to 30 years, but the contractor is excused from liability after a couple of years. Problems related to non-manufactured produced components are excluded.
· Workmanship guarantees
This type of warranty is offered by the contractor hired to install the roof. Workmanship warranties are short in length (1-5 years), but they cover defective workmanship and defective materials, which makes then the most valuable if a direct legal recourse becomes necessary.