Most things that you buy today come with some sort of warranty and roofing is no different. When you buy a quality product from an approved supplier, you will have a warranty that comes with it but that warranty will also have some terms and conditions. This results in many homeowners finding they have voided their guarantee by accident. Here are some areas to watch to ensure you don’t void the warranty on your roof.

Using the wrong roofer

Most products will specify that the roofer installing them needs to be approved to work with the particular product in order for the warranty to come into force. For example, Metrotile’s lightweight steel roofing systems require an approved Metrotile installer to fit them in order for the warranty to be valid. We help you find such an approved roofer before the work begins so you can be sure that everything is done to the standard required. If you have installed the roof yourself, you can ask for a Metrotile representative to come to your home and assess your roof in order to approve the guarantee.

Not having the right ventilation

While it might be tempting to think that ventilation isn’t a big deal, this would be a mistake. Having the right ventilation for any roof system is important for your home’s overall energy efficiency and to ensure that the roof materials work properly. By using a Metrotile approved installer, you can always be certain that topics such as ventilation will be assessed as standard as part of the job.

Adding to the roof

From satellite dishes to solar panels and skylights, there are lots of features we can add to our roofs, but sometimes, these can void the warranty unless they are done the right way. Any time you make a hole in your roofing material, you are potentially throwing your warranty out of the window so this should be approached with caution.

That isn’t to say that you can’t have a skylight added or a satellite dish installed. What you need to do is work with the company who provide the warranty to make sure the work is done in a way that the guarantee remains valid. You will have used an approved contractor to install the roof so talk to the same people to find out how to approach adding the extra features you require.

Not having the roof maintained

Often warranties will stipulate that you need to have the roof maintained and kept in good condition to be valid. Again, you should use an approved installer to do the work to ensure you keep up the original standards. They can check all the elements of the roof and let you know if any work is required to keep them in top condition.

If you are thinking about carrying out DIY maintenance, be careful as this is one of the more common reasons for warranties being voided. Pressure washing your roof can seem like a good idea, getting rid of any dirt or grease will enhance the look of the roof and removing moss is definitely wise. The issue is, depending on the roof, pressure washing from close range can cause damage to the structure and the membrane potentially leading to leaks.

Metrotile has provided high-quality steel roofing for years. We have been operating for over 30 years and have systems and accessories on roofs in over 60 countries worldwide! To get a Metrotile roof of your own with a 40 year warranty call us on 01249 658514, or fill out our contact form.