Are warranties really THAT important?
The short answer…absolutely! You typically would not invest in the purchase of a $25,000 vehicle without first making sure that you are covered in the event of manufacturer defects. The same is true for your new roof. When choosing the right contractor, it is crucial to make sure that contractor is able to offer you the best warranty to protect your roof. After all, that roof protects you and your family.
We will discuss the differences of these warranties, and how warranties relate to your Single Family home or Multi-Family community as it relates to GAF products. GAF is considered the largest roofing material manufacturer in the world. For this reason, GAF is able to provide the best warranty and suggest Fidus Roofing to complete your project. The highest honor with GAF is to be a “Master Elite Contractor”. Fidus, as a Master Elite Contractor, is able to provide you with the best warranty, the Golden Pledge, which is the only one in the industry that covers the entire roof system AND workmanship. Under this warranty, should the roof system fail due to defects in products OR failed roof installation, GAF has your back and will pay for a whole new roof…even if the company goes out of business. You are completely covered for the life of your warranty!
Warranty Details |
“Typical” Shingle Warranty |
Deluxe Golden Pledge Warranty |
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Manufacturing Defects |
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Lifetime Shingles and Accessories Warranty |
Lifetime |
Lifetime |
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Upfront Coverage Period |
Only 10 years |
50 years |
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Covers Roofing System |
Maybe |
Lifetime |
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Cost of installation labor included? |
Only 10 years |
Lifetime |
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Workmanship coverage |
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Misapplication of GAF Shingles and Accessories |
No |
25/30 years |
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Misapplication of covered flashings? |
No |
25/30 years |
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Peace of Mind |
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Tear-Off Costs Included? |
No |
Yes (For manufacturing defects or misapplication) |
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Disposal Costs Included? (when necessary) |
No |
Yes (For manufacturing defects or misapplication) |
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Contractor Factory Certified? |
No (Anyone can install) |
Yes |
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Warranty transferable for free? |
Maybe |
Yes |
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Good Housekeeping protection on roofing system? |
GAF Only |
Yes (US Only) |
There are many types of warranties in the market today. Roofing Contractors, like Fidus Roofing, who have proven track records with the manufacturer are able to offer the top warranties.
Choosing the right roofing contractor is critical for you and your home. As a Master Elite Contractor, Fidus Roofing and Constructions knows and understands all of the questions that come along in this process. We are confident that we can provide you with the best protection for your home, all while providing you the best customer service in the industry. Fidus specializes in lifetime roofs but does not do silicone roof coatings. Our promise to you is a project manager that is on-site daily, working with both you and the team to complete your reroof as seamlessly as possible, open and honest communication at all times, and a company that you can have complete confidence in.
