Roofing warranties are a big help to homeowners who need their roofing systems repaired as soon as possible. After all, it allows them to gain new shingles or other roofing components without paying for it from their own pockets. However, what some homeowners don’t know is that there are actually a few roofing mistakes that can void their warranty.
In this post, the roofers of Empire Roofing & More discusses the top five things that can easily void your roofing warranty.
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Antennas and Satellite Dishes – While they won’t completely void your roofing warranty most of the time, having antennas and satellite dishes installed in your roofing system can still affect it to a certain degree. For instance, it may only affect the portion that covers leaking as drilling the holes needed to install the fixtures can make your roof more vulnerable to leaks.
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Pressure Washing – Believe it or not, pressure washing your roof can also affect your warranty. This is because using pressure washers at close range can easily cause premature wear on your shingles and even blow them off the structure itself in some cases.
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Installing Your New Shingles Over The Old Ones – This may seem like a harmless practice at first but this is actually a shortcut roofers use to forego labor. Unfortunately, this is a bad move as it shortens the life of the shingles and damage the roof’s structure with additional weight and poor ventilation, effectively voiding your warranty.
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Poor Installation – Poor installation is a sure way to have your roofing warranty voided. This is because shingle manufacturers always provide an instruction manual with their specifications that they expect your contractors to follow. Disregarding these standards and specifications puts your warranty at risk so always hire a reputable contractor who understands these specifications to get the job done.
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Poor Ventilation – Poor ventilation is an issue that homeowners will want to avoid at all costs since it can easily affect the lifespan of your roof. Unfortunately, this is something that contractors tend to overlook, allowing the poor ventilation to wreak havoc on your roof and void your roofing warranty.
To get an expert home remodeler to help fulfill your home improvement plans, don’t hesitate to turn to Empire Roofing & More. We are your number one provider of roofing and siding services. Give us a call at (412) 618-4729 or fill out our contact form to get a free quote. We serve homeowners in Pittsburgh, Wexford and other nearby areas in PA.
