General Index - National Roofing Contractors Association

13. Wind coverage/exclusions Warranty excludes hurricanes and tornadoes. Flex indicatesthat warranty covers wind speeds up to 60 mph.Warranty excludes windstorms, hurricanes, and tornadoes.GAF indicates that there is no coverage for damage caused bywind.GAF indicates warranty covers roof damage resulting from windspeeds up to 60 mph. Warranty excludes roof damageresulting from windstorms above 60 mph, hurricanes andtornadoes.14. Specific conditions to makewarranty ineffective or null andvoid (see item 14 in Introduction)B, C, F, G, H C, H, I. Also, warranty provides that cancellation of this warranty willresult if the roof is damaged by any cause listed above as a specificexclusion that will affect the integrity or watertightness of the roof.C, H, I, S. Also, guarantee states that cancellation of this guarantee willresult if roof is damaged by any cause listed as an exclusion (See Item12 above) if the damage affects the integrity or watertightness of the roofand owner does not promptly make repairs following notification by GAF.15. Cost to obtain 5 years: None; 10 years: $1.00/square; 15 years: $2.00/square None 10 years: $6.00/sq 15 years: $9.00 sq. 20 years: $12.00/square16. Minimum charge 5 years: None; 10 years: $50; 15 years: $100 None 10 years: $500 15 years: $750 20 years; $1,00017. Ineligible structure or building use None Domed structures, heated tanks, storage silos, drying kilns, car washbuildings, swimming pools, and other structures with abnormally highhumidityconditions, cold-storage and cooler buildings when the freezeror cooler insulation is used as the base to receive the roof18. Pre-construction notice andapproval requirements19. Approved, authorized, or licensedrequirementsThe contractor submits request for guarantee to Flex forapproval with roof diagram.NoneYes No YesPrivate residences, walking decks, buildings with high internal humidity,freezer buildings or buildings used for cold storage unless approved inwriting in advance by GAF.Pre-installation form is submitted by contractor, reviewed byContractor Services department, project acceptance is faxedand/or mailed back to contractor.20. Job inspection policy Flex technical representative makes on-site inspection prior to,during application (a minimum of one inspection), and aftercompletion of installation prior to issuance of warranty; nocharge.21. Contractor’s post-installationobligation22. Backed by named insurance orsuretyAlthough this is a material-only warranty, contractor is obligatedto make repairs to workmanship deficiencies for two years.NoNo on-site inspectionsNone; material-only warrantyNo; GAF indicates that it does not carry insurance covering itswarranty obligations.GAF technical field representative makes on-site inspectionsprior to and during (as required by project size and projectspecifications) and after application, as well as two years afterissuance of warranty; no charge.Contractor obligated to make repairs to all leaks andworkmanship deficiencies for two years.No; GAF indicates it does not carry insurance covering itsguarantee obligations.23. Issuing entity manufactures and/orsells productsFlex manufactures and sells the product. GAF manufactures and sells the product. GAF sells products only.24. Conditions for renewal orextensionNo renewal provision in warranty. Flex indicates that it mayissue extension on individual project basis.25. Assignability Warranty may not be transferred without Flex's written consent.Flex indicates that it permits transfer with written consent fromFlex and payment of transfer fee.26. Special features/conditions No representative of Flex has authority to make anyrepresentations or promises except as stated in warranty.No renewal provisionNot transferable or assignable in any mannerOwner must sign and mail in GAF warranty registration formwithin 30 days of roof completion in order for warranty to beeffective. No representative, employee, or agent of GAF, orany other person has any authority to assume for GAF anyadditional or other liability or responsibility. GAF shall not beresponsible for or liable for any change or amendment to theGAF roof specifications in regard to the construction of the roof,unless the change or amendment to the specifications areapproved in writing by an authorized GAF technical servicemanager.27. Executed by owner No NoNo renewal provisionAssignable to another owner only if (1) request is made in writing 30 days afterownership transfer; (2) membrane is inspected and any required repairs arecompleted at owner=s expense; (3) proposed assignment is approved in writingby an authorized GAF technical services manager; and (4) an assignment fee of$500 is paid to GAF. Otherwise guarantee is not assignable, directly or indirectly.Owner shall, at its expense, (a) perform regular inspections and maintenance;(b) keep records of all inspections and maintenance performed; and (c) performrepairs to the roof or other building components identified during inspections byGAF as being necessary to preserve the integrity of the GAF roofing materials.Failure of owner to perform work promptly following written notification by GAFmay result in cancellation of guarantee if the owner=s failure results in damageto the GAF roofing materials.Owner shall, at its expense, remove (and, if desired, subsequently replace)any materials and equipment that impede inspection and repair of the GAFroofing materials, such as HVAC units and satellite dishes mounted so that thereis no functional access to the roof system, and precast concrete or rubberpavers, wood decking or steel grating that are installed over the GAF roofingmaterials.GAF shall not be responsible for or liable for any change or amendment tothe GAF roof specifications in regard to the roof construction, unless the changeor amendment is approved in writing by an authorized GAF Contractor Servicesmanager.In an emergency, the Owner may authorize or perform temporary repairs tominimize damage to the building or its contents. Such work will not result in thecancellation of guarantee provided that the temporary repairs are reasonableand customary, and do not result in permanent damage to the GAF membraneor base flashing. Owner is responsible for all expenses associated withtemporary repairs.607