Roof Warranties & Your Options
What Every Homeowner Should Know
When investing in a new roof, understanding your warranty coverage is just as important as choosing the right materials and contractor. Warranties protect your home and your investment — but not all warranties are the same. Here’s a simple guide to what you should expect.
The Two Types of Roof Warranties
MATERIAL PROTECTION
MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY
Roof manufacturers (like Owens Corning, GAF, CertainTeed, and others) back the materials installed on your home. These warranties are designed to cover defects in the roofing products themselves—such as shingles that fail due to manufacturing flaws, not wear and tear or storm damage.
Key things to know:
- Coverage varies by brand and product
- Protection for 10, 15, 25+ years
- Some warranties can be upgraded
- Registration may be required
- Transferable to new homeowners
INSTALL PROTECTION
WORKMANSHIP WARRANTY
Design Roofing offers a 5-year workmanship warranty on their roofing services. This covers the quality of the work performed — for example, if something was installed incorrectly or fails due to a mistake during installation.
Why this matters:
Without workmanship coverage, homeowners can get stuck between the manufacturer and installer — each blaming the other.
With both protections in place, you don’t have to worry about who’s responsible — you’re covered either way.
Not All Warranties Are Created Equal.
Here's What to Compare:
Length of Coverage
Different products and warranty levels have varying terms.
Transferability
Transferable warranties can increase resale appeal and buyer confidence.
Registration Required
Many manufacturers require warranty registration within a specific timeframe.
