How to read a roofing product warranty summary

Dekoven Roofing

November 13, 2026

Roofing product documents describe covered components and conditions. Keep the exact product name and written documents so you can find the terms for your project.

Keep the product name and version of the warranty documents with the project records. Check what is covered, whether registration is needed and whom to contact with questions about the terms.

Talk with Dekoven Roofing about which materials and installation options may fit your roof.

Why read the summary

A warranty summary tells you what the manufacturer or contractor will and will not cover. It rarely says what homeowners assume.

What to look for

  • Coverage period and what it covers: materials, labor or both.
  • Conditions that void coverage.
  • Whether it is transferable to a new owner.
  • How to make a claim.
  • What records are required.

Two documents

Manufacturer coverage and contractor workmanship coverage are separate documents with separate terms. Ask for both in writing.

Keep copies

Store them with your project records, along with the proposal, product names and photos, so a claim is easy to document.

Frequently asked questions

Does the warranty cover leaks?

Read the terms. Coverage varies widely.

Who do I call?

Ask who handles claims.

What voids a warranty?

Terms differ. Ask for the list of exclusions.

Related: Ask which roofing system fits your property

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