Most shingle manufactures say that their shingles have a 50-year or a lifetime warranty. However, this does not mean the shingle will last 50 years. In fact most will not, especially in Florida. Many roofing companies will tell homeowners they are using a “50-year shingle” or “lifetime shingle” and implying this is the life span of the shingle. But that is not necessarily so and consumers should ask questions about these claims.
A 50-year lifetime warranty is for manufacturing defects only. This warranty typically begins to pro-rate after year 10. In other words, if the shingles start to have problems after 15 years, you will not receive the full value – the warranty will be depreciated (reduced) by 5 years. If you believe there to be a problem with the shingles themselves, then the manufacturer will inspect the roof to determine if it’s due to natural causes (such as hail, storm damage, or normal aging) or if it’s a defect in the product.
Be careful of contractors trying to sell you a “lifetime” shingle. That 50-year warranty is only for manufacturing defects and the shingle will probably only last 20-25 years.
We offer extended warranties that cover material defects and workmanship defects for an extended period of time. We stand behind our work and want our customers to be completely satisfied with their roofing project.