Although shingle warranties have terms that extend upwards of 20 years the reality is that the typical lifespan of a laminate roof in southern ontario is usually between 20 and 25 years.
Roof shingles diy warranty.
All stainguard plus labeled shingles carry a 25 year limited warranty and 10 year non prorated period against algae discoloration caused by blue green algae also known as cyanobacteria.
That being said roofing shingle warranties are always important to look out for.
Unfortunately homeowners sometimes see the term of their warranty and assume that s how long their roof will last.
Material only warranties only cover the roof membrane and do not cover other accessories such as flashings adhesives metal edge etc.
Additionally asphalt manufacturers that offer these warranties tend to be higher quality and less likely to need replacement repair.
The terms vary but often cover the price of new shingles and a fixed labor rate per 100 square feet of shingles.
A warranty that covers replacement shingles but not labor may be worth only a few hundred dollars of the thousands needed to repair or replace your roof.
The information needed to register a warranty includes installation date shingle type shingle color and number of squares.
A roofing material only warranty usually has a lower cost than a full system warranty but only covers manufacturing defects and premature deterioration for the length of the warranty.
Canadian shingle companies sell products with warranties of 25 30 and 40 years including some with a lifetime warranty.
Because the bending can stress and deform shingles especially in cold weather the ends of those shingles may warp over time creating a prominent pattern on the roof.
Although your shingles may be covered by a 30 or 40 year warranty most of these long term warranties are prorated after the first few years.
The most common kind of roof warranty is a shingle warranty or manufacturer s warranty which may cover you for 20 to 50 years.
The initial 5 10 year warranty is usually included in the price of the installation.
Ten years ago larry bingley forked out 3 000 for a new roof and not.
Where do i register my warranty.
All stainguard labeled shingles and ridge cap shingles carry a 10 year limited warranty and 1 year non prorated period.
Speedbumps in the warranty process.
If this happens during your how to shingle a roof project you re out of luck collecting on a warranty if your shingle manufacturer doesn t approve of racking.
To make it convenient click on the register a warranty link below or call 1 800 roofing to register your warranty.