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What should a workmanship warranty say about roof leaks that appear months after installation?

Answer

It should clearly cover leaks and other roof damage caused by the installation, regardless of when the defect becomes visible during the warranty period, and state who investigates, pays, repairs, removes, and reinstalls equipment.

Key points

  • Define covered workmanship defects broadly enough to include delayed manifestation of installation-related damage.
  • Specify notice, inspection, response, repair, and escalation procedures.
  • Address damage to roofing, interior finishes, insulation, equipment, and necessary removal or reinstallation.

What it depends on

  • Warranty duration and exclusions
  • Roof condition before installation
  • Installation method and records
  • Coordination with roof and equipment warranties

Risks and trade-offs

  • Exclusions for pre-existing conditions can create disputes about causation.
  • A warranty that covers only the panel system may not cover roof repairs or interior damage.
  • Short notice periods or narrow remedies can reduce practical protection.

Information you may need

  • Full workmanship warranty
  • Pre-installation roof inspection and photographs
  • Leak investigation and repair process
  • Removal, storage, and reinstallation obligations

Your next step

What to do next

Ask the installer to add explicit delayed-leak, causation, and removal/reinstallation language and retain a dated record of the roof condition before work.

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