A new roof is one of the biggest investments you’ll make in your home, and the warranty that comes with it can mean the difference between peace of mind and an expensive surprise down the road. Here’s what every Dallas-Fort Worth homeowner should understand about roofing warranties.
Two Types of Warranty Protection
Every quality roof installation should come with two distinct warranties:
Manufacturer warranty covers defects in the roofing materials themselves. If your shingles fail prematurely due to a manufacturing defect, the manufacturer replaces them. Most major manufacturers offer 25-year to lifetime coverage on their products.
Workmanship warranty covers the installation itself. If a leak develops because of an installation error, this warranty covers the cost to fix it. This is where contractor quality matters most—because a poorly installed roof will fail regardless of how good the materials are.
What Makes GAF Golden Pledge Different
Most roofing warranties have a catch: the workmanship warranty is only as good as the contractor who issued it. If that contractor goes out of business (common in the roofing industry), your workmanship coverage disappears with them.
The GAF Golden Pledge® Warranty solves this problem. Available only through GAF Master Elite contractors (the top 3% of roofers nationwide), it provides:
- Lifetime limited warranty on GAF shingles and accessories
- 25 years of workmanship coverage backed by GAF, not just the installing contractor
- 100% coverage of labor costs for the first 25 years
- Transferable to a future homeowner
This means even in the unlikely event that your contractor is no longer in business, GAF stands behind the workmanship. It’s the strongest warranty protection available in residential roofing.
Questions to Ask Your Roofer About Warranties
- Are you certified by the manufacturer to install this product?
- Does the warranty cover both materials and workmanship?
- Who backs the workmanship warranty—you or the manufacturer?
- How long have you been in business?
- Is the warranty transferable if I sell my home?
At StazOn Roofing, we’ve been in Dallas since 1980 and we offer the GAF Golden Pledge warranty on qualifying installations. Contact us for a free estimate and ask about warranty options for your project.