Understanding commercial roofing warranties and what they cover in British Columbia

A commercial roof is a huge investment. So you want to do everything you can to protect that investment should issues come up. One way to do so is to ensure you have solid warranties and understand what they cover.

Materials and Manufacturer’s warranties

Materials used in the construction of a commercial flat roof should come with a commercial roof warranty. A warranty will typically cover things like manufacturing defects and reasonable use for a period of time (varies from 5 years to lifetime), assuming correct installation. Since material and manufacturer warranties are dependent on correct installation, it becomes paramount to hire a reputable commercial roof builder in Vancouver to oversee the work.

These kinds of warranties usually detail owner responsibilities, timeframes, conditions and exclusions. Here’s an example of manufacturer IKO’s Single-ply membrane material limited warranty. Here are some others.

Roofing installers & contractors warranties

Established commercial roofing contractors will offer warranties for their work. For example, here at Laurentian Roofing, we offer a non-prorated labour warranty with every roof repair or installation that we complete. This means that in the case of a problem with the installation of your roof, our roofing contractors will come out again and fix the original problem with the roof's installation in a timely and professional manner.

It must be mentioned that many find it tempting to hire the contractor with the lowest bid. This is extremely risky, especially considering the amount of investment involved. If that contractor does not have the skills nor experience necessary to do the job correctly, you may be left with a leaking roof and no recourse or reimbursement through the warranty system. Take the time to ask commercial roof builders in Vancouver about their experience, licensing, and each commercial roof warranty covering their installations.

Laurentian Roofing professional roofers are contractors you can trust. We’ve been repairing and installing quality commercial roofs in the Vancouver area since 2001, and are an accredited member of the Vancouver Better Business Bureau. We’re happy to tell you about the warranties covering our materials and workmanship. Call today: 604-345-7663