General Index - National Roofing Contractors Association

Roof Membrane Warranties (Built-Up, Modified Bitumen, and Single-Ply)1. Identity of issuing entity2. Title, original publication date, andidentifying symbol, if any3. Product, specification, or systemcoveredFirestone Building Products Company,division of Bridgestone/Firestone, Inc.Firestone Modified Bitumen Product Limited Warranty;September 1997; 9/97Item #913MB (Replaced 2/96)-01Firestone Building Products Company,division of Bridgestone/Firestone, Inc.ΑFirestone Protected Membrane Limited Warranty≅; August 1994;8/94ΧItem #915R-01Firestone Building Products Company,division of Bridgestone/Firestone, Inc.Firestone ΑModified Bitumen Standard Roof SystemLimited Warranty≅; January 1996; 1/96ΧItem #558(R)MB(Replaces 7/94)-01Firestone APP 160, 170, 180, Firestone SBS Firestone Rubbergard EPDM, Firestone Protected Membrane System Firestone APP Systems, Firestone SBS Systems4. Scope of coverage Material only; Firestone warrants that it will provide replacementmembrane material or a prorated credit (based upon the remainingmonths of the unexpired warranty) sufficient to replace any area ofFirestone modified bitumen membrane that leaks as a result ofordinary exposure to the elements or any manufacturing defect inthe membrane. Warranty does not cover flashings, seams,adhesives, sealants, coatings, or workmanship.Material only; Firestone warrants that it will provide replacementmembrane material sufficient to replace any area of Firestone EPDMmembrane that leaks as a result of ordinary exposure to the elements orany manufacturing defect in the membrane. Warranty does not coverflashings, seams, adhesives, sealants, coatings, or workmanship.Firestone warrants that it will repair any leak in theFirestone modified bitumen roofing system. TheFirestone System is limited to mean Firestone-brandmembranes, Firestone- brand insulation, and otherFirestone-brand accessories when installed inaccordance with Firestone technical specifications.5. Length of coverage 10 years: Firestone APP 160 or 170 (smooth surfaced), FirestoneSBS (granule surfaced); 12 years: Firestone APP 160 or 170(smooth surfaced) with approved field-applied roof coating,Firestone APP 180 (granule surfaced), Firestone SBS (granulesurfaced) installed over a hot asphalt attached base sheet.10 years 5, 10, or 12 years6. Nature of remedy Purchaser's sole and exclusive remedy and Firestone's liabilityshall be limited either to the supply of replacement membranematerial sufficient to cover or replace the deteriorated membranearea or a prorated credit (based on the number of remaining monthsof the unexpired warranty) to be applied towards the purchase ofthe new membrane material.The owner's sole and exclusive remedy and Firestone's liability shall belimited to the repair of the leak.The owner's sole and exclusive remedy and Firestone'sliability shall be limited to the repair of the leak.7. Monetary limitations Firestone's replacement obligations over the life of the warranty arelimited to the original cost of the membrane.Firestone's replacement obligations over the life of the warranty arelimited to the original cost of the membrane.Firestone's repair obligation over the life of the warrantyis limited to the original cost of the system installation.8. Notification requirements Written notification within 30 days of any occurrence of a leak. Written notification within 30 days of any occurrence of a leak Written notification within 30 days of any occurrence of aleak9. Exclusive or additional remedy The warranty is purchaser's sole and exclusive remedy againstFirestone; warranty supersedes and is in lieu of all other warrantiesor guarantees; excludes UCC warranties.10. Inclusion of consequentialdamages11. Determination of warrantyapplicability12. Specific exclusions from coverage(see item 12 in Introduction)Warranty is owner's sole and exclusive remedy against Firestone;warranty supersedes and is in lieu of all other warranties or guarantees;excludes UCC warranties.No No NoFirestone's determination Firestone's determination Firestone's determination1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12 (see Special Features/Conditions), 13,17, 18, 22. The warranty also specifically excludes damagescaused by atomic radiation, insects, or animals, and SpecificCondition H.13. Wind coverage/exclusions The warranty excludes winds, hurricanes, and tornadoes. Firestoneindicates that there is no coverage for damage caused by wind.1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 10, 12 (see Special Features/Conditions), 13, 17, 18, 22. Warranty also specifically excludesdamages caused by atomic radiation, insects, or animals, and SpecificCondition H.Warranty excludes winds, hurricanes, and tornadoes. Firestoneindicates that there is no coverage for damage caused by wind.Warranty is owner's sole and exclusive remedy againstFirestone; warranty supersedes and is in lieu of all otherwarranties or guarantees; excludes UCC warranties.1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12 (see SpecialFeatures/Conditions), 13, 17, 18, 22. Warranty alsospecifically excludes damages caused by atomicradiation, insects, or animals and Specific Condition H.Warranty excludes winds, hurricanes, and tornadoes.Firestone indicates that there is no coverage fordamaged caused by wind.14. Specific conditions to makewarranty ineffective or null andvoid (see item 14 in Introduction)M, S (See Special Features/Conditions.) C, M, S (See Special Features/Conditions.) C, M, S (See Special Features/Conditions.)15. Cost to obtain None $200 5 years: $3.00/square; 10 years: $5.00/square; 12 years:$6.00/square16. Minimum charge None $200 5 yrs: $300/sq; 10 yrs: $350/sq; 12 yrs: $400/sq602