Standing Seam Metal Roof Warranty Guide: The Four You Should Get

The Four Warranties On A Metal Roof

A standing seam metal roof is protected by several different warranties, not just one. Each warranty covers a different part of the roofing system, and understanding the difference tells you who is responsible if something goes wrong.

Paint Warranty

The paint warranty protects the factory-applied finish against excessive fading, chalking, and coating failure. On qualifying standing seam systems, paint coverage can extend up to 40 years and is transferable under the manufacturer's requirements.

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Substrate Warranty

The substrate warranty protects the metal itself against manufacturing defects and corrosion. This warranty is written by the metal manufacturer and varies by the roofing system you choose.

Underlayment Warranty

The underlayment manufacturer warranties the waterproof membrane installed beneath the metal roof. This protects the underlayment product itself, separate from the roofing installation.

Workmanship Warranty

The workmanship warranty covers the installation itself, including the labor required to install the roof correctly. Only the roofing contractor can provide this warranty because only the contractor controls the quality of the installation. We back every qualifying installation with an 8-year workmanship warranty.

Manufacturer's Weathertight Warranty

On eligible projects, the roof manufacturer may also provide a separate weathertight warranty covering the complete roofing assembly when installed in accordance with its specifications.

Each warranty protects something different.

Together, they provide complete coverage for the roofing system instead of relying on a single promise that leaves important gaps.

Our 8-Year Workmanship Warranty

We back every qualifying installation with an 8-year workmanship warranty. We are selective about the products we install because our name goes on every roof.

We only use the very best metal. We offer an 8-year warranty and only feel comfortable offering it on these two metals. That should tell you something.

Those manufacturers are:

• Taylor Metals
• Sheffield Metals

Each manufacturer provides its own paint warranty, substrate warranty, and available weathertight warranty according to its published terms and the roofing system selected.

Rather than trying to make one warranty cover everything, every part of the roofing system is backed by the party responsible for it.

That means you receive our 8-year workmanship warranty along with the applicable manufacturer warranties for qualifying projects.

When your roof is complete, you have clear documentation showing what each warranty covers and who stands behind it.

Signed 8-Year Workmanship Warranty

Keeping Warranties Valid And Transferable

A quality standing seam roof is built to deliver decades of performance, and the warranties that come with it are designed to protect that investment. Following the manufacturer's requirements keeps every applicable warranty in force, and qualifying paint warranties can often be transferred to the next homeowner.

Manufacturer warranties generally require:

• Installation according to the manufacturer's specifications
• Approved roofing components and accessories
• Proper warranty registration when required
• No unauthorized modifications that affect the roofing system

One of the most valuable features of many qualifying paint warranties is transferability.

If you sell your home, the new owner may be able to receive the remaining paint warranty by completing the manufacturer's transfer process. That added protection can become another selling point for your home.

Because warranty requirements differ by manufacturer and roofing system, we explain exactly which warranties apply to your project, who issues each one, and what is required to keep them in effect. That way, you know exactly what protection your new roof carries from day one.