As a roofing contractor, homeowners look to you for advice when selecting roofing products for remodeling projects or new construction. One of the most common questions they’ll have when considering DECRA roofing is about the DECRA Lifetime Limited Warranty and how it works.
This blog walks you through the warranty so you can better explain it to homeowners, including:
- Why a roof warranty matters from the homeowner’s perspective
- What the DECRA stone-coated metal roof warranty covers
- Additional long-term financial advantages that come with choosing DECRA roofing
Our goal is to help you become a strong resource for homeowners so you can help them make informed decisions. In turn, we hope it will allow you to increase your customer base and profitability.
Why Understanding a Roof Warranty Is Important for Homeowners
A new roof is a significant investment for property owners. Therefore, they want assurance that if anything goes wrong, they won’t be responsible for unexpected repair or replacement costs. That’s why understanding the roof warranty is such an important part of the decision-making process.
But roof coverage is more than just a blanket promise that the manufacturer will remedy defects in the material. Homeowners want to know:
- How long does the warranty last?
- What does the warranty include?
- How do they qualify for the warranty?
- Does the warranty transfer to new owners?
When you can answer all these questions for homeowners, and even better, offer them a roofing choice with a warranty that gives them confidence, you will become the roofing contractor of choice in your area.
Fortunately, the DECRA stone-coated metal roofing warranty is one of the best in the industry. And it’s simple to explain because it doesn’t rely on exclusions and limitations. Instead, our warranty is how we stand behind the quality and longevity of our product, unlike many other roofing manufacturers.
What Does the DECRA Warranty Cover?
There are four key benefits to the DECRA lifetime limited warranty, and they're designed to give homeowners confidence in their investment for decades to come.
Wind Resistance
DECRA metal roofing is warrantied against wind uplift at wind speeds up to 120 miles per hour. Those are the same standards used for roofing in hurricane-prone Miami-Dade, Florida. Without this level of protection, high winds can tear sections of roofing from a home, exposing the roof deck and putting the interior at risk. DECRA helps safeguard the structure from severe weather damage.
Hail and Impact Resistance
Roofing from DECRA is also covered for hail damage from hailstones as wide as 2.5 inches across, the same size as a tennis ball. Our roofing carries the highest impact rating from Underwriters Laboratories, a respected independent agency that consumers trust to test many products, including roofing materials.
No Additional Cost for the Warranty
Once a customer purchases DECRA roofing, there are no additional fees to obtain the warranty. It’s included with the product.
While we encourage customers to register their roof upon buying it, it’s not required for the warranty. And if they want to register it, customers can at any time, even months or years after installing their roof.
Warranty Transferability
Another major advantage is that the DECRA warranty is fully transferable if the home is sold. This is a powerful differentiator, since many roofing warranties either don’t transfer at all or only transfer under limited conditions. A transferable roof warranty can:
- Help the home sell faster
- Increase perceived and resale value
- Reassure buyers that the roof will remain protected long after the sale
In fact, a metal roof can increase home value by up to 6%, making it a strong investment whether the homeowner plans to stay long-term or sell in the future.
Other Financial Benefits of Installing a DECRA Roof
The lifetime limited warranty is a major advantage that comes with a DECRA roof. Roofing contractors can also help homeowners understand the additional financial benefits that come with DECRA stone-coated metal roofing, which can further increase confidence in their roofing decision.
Highest Possible UL Fire Rating
Wildfire risk is no longer confined to the Western U.S. Rising temperatures, drought conditions, and changing weather patterns have increased fire exposure across the country even in the Northeast and the Maritime provinces.
Homeowners can rest easier knowing that DECRA metal roofing has the highest fire rating from UL. When fire originates outside the home, the roof will stay in place and resist combustion, unlike many other kinds of roofing.
Strong Performance in Cold and Snowy Weather
DECRA roofing is the best combination of extremely durable and lightweight. It holds up under heavy snowfalls without sagging, and its textured surface helps snow slide off. additionally, its hollow core keeps the temperature of the roof steady during freeze-melt cycles, which discourages the formation of damaging ice dams.
Potential Summer HVAC Savings
DECRA stone-coated metal roofing is engineered to reflect solar heat instead of absorbing it. This helps reduce the surface temperature of the roof in warm weather and can lower cooling costs by up to 25% in summer months. Over time, these energy savings can be significant.
Longer Lifespan Compared to Traditional Roofing
Homeowners want to avoid the inconvenience and cost of multiple roof replacements. Metal roofing lasts for about 40 to 70 years, which is two to three times longer than conventional asphalt, ceramic, and wood roofing materials. Even better, DECRA comes in profiles that look just like shingles, tiles, and shakes to match any style of home.
Insurance Benefits
You may have heard about insurance companies conducting aerial inspections by drone of homeowners’ roofs. If a roof looks like it might be associated with a claim soon, the property owner could see their premiums rise or even have their coverage dropped. But homes with metal roofs often enjoy insurance discounts because they are less likely to cost the insurance carrier money.
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