General Index - National Roofing Contractors Association

Roof Membrane Warranties (Built-Up, Modified Bitumen, and Single-Ply)1. Identity of issuing entity GAF Materials Corporation (GAF) GAF Materials Corporation (GAF) GAF Materials Corporation (GAF)2. Title, original publication date, andidentifying symbol, if any3. Product, specification, or systemcovered"Liberty Guarantee"; November 1996; Form 10446 11/96 "Commercial Roof Guarantee"; November 1996, Form 1044211/96Built-Up Roofing and Modified Bitumen Products: RuberoidTorch FR, Ruberoid Torch Plus, Ruberoid Torch, RuberoidMop, Ruberoid Mop FR, Ruberoid Mop 170 FR, Ruberoid MopPlus, Ruberoid 30 FR, Ruberoid 30, Ruberoid 20, RuberoidMop Smooth, Ruberoid Torch 1, Ruberoid 601 Plus, RuberoidModified Base Sheet, GAFGLAS Ply 6, GAFGLAS Ply 4,GAFGLAS Flex Ply 6, Ultima 80 BaseAll Ruberoid and GAFGLAS Specifications"Ruberoid LMG"; January 1, 1997; Form 10460 1/97Modified Bitumen Products: Ruberoid Mop Plus, Ruberoid MopFR, Ruberoid Mop 170 FR, Ruberoid Mop Granule, Ruberoid30, Ruberoid 30 FR, Ruberoid Torch FR, Ruberoid Torch Plus,Ruberoid Torch Granule, Ruberoid Torch Smooth Coated,Ruberoid Torch Smooth4. Scope of coverage Material and workmanship; GAF guarantees to make repairs toGAF roofing membrane, GAF base flashing, GAF insulation, GAFexpansion joint covers, and GAF pre-flashed accessories as arenecessary solely to correct leaks resulting from natural deteriorationof GAF materials; blisters; bare spots; fishmouths; ridges; splits notcaused by structural failure or movement of or cracks in substrateroof base or non-GAF insulation over which GAF materials areapplied; buckles and wrinkles; workmanship in applying the GAFmaterials; and slippage of membrane or base flashing.5. Length of coverage 5, 10 and 12 years: 3- or 4-ply GAFGLAS Ply 4 or Ply 6Specifications, Ruberoid, or Plus specifications; 12 years:Ruberoid or Plus specifications; 15 or 20 years: 4-Ply GAFGLASPly 6 Specifications, Ruberoid Plus specifications. Approvedcoating or asphalt and gravel must be applied as top covering forsmooth surface Ruberoid membrane to obtain 12-year RuberoidLiberty Guarantee.6. Nature of remedy GAF will make repairs to GAF membrane, base flashing, insulation,expansion joint covers, and pre-flashed accessories as shall benecessary solely in order to correct covered leaks at no cost toowner. Warranty excludes repair or replacement of materials notsold by GAF.Material and workmanship; GAF guarantees to make repairs toGAF roofing membrane, GAF base flashing, GAF insulation, GAFexpansion joint covers and GAF pre-flashed accessories as arenecessary solely to correct leaks resulting from natural deteriorationof GAF materials; blisters; bare spots; fishmouths; ridges; splits notcaused by structural failure or movement of or cracks in substrateroof base or non-GAF insulation over which GAF materials areapplied; buckles and wrinkles; workmanship in applying the GAFmaterials; and slippage of membrane or base flashing.5 and 10 years: 3- or 4-ply GAFGLAS Ply 4 or Ply 6 specifications,Ruberoid, or Plus specifications; 10 years: Ruberoid or Plusspecifications; 12 years: Ruberoid or Plus specifications; 15 years:4-ply GAFGLAS Ply 6 specifications, Ruberoid Plus specifications;20 years: 4-ply GAFGLAS Ply 6 specifications, Ruberoid Plusspecifications. Approved coating or asphalt and gravel must beapplied as top covering for smooth surface Ruberoid membrane toobtain 10, 15, or 20-year guarantee.GAF will make repairs to GAF membrane, base flashing, insulation,expansion joint covers, and pre-flashed accessories as shall benecessary solely in order to correct covered leaks at no cost to theowner. Warranty excludes repair or replacement of materials notsold by GAF.Material only; GAF warrants that the Ruberoid roof membraneand Ruberoid base flashing materials will withstand ordinarywear and tear by the elements and will be free of manufacturingdefects which affect their ability to maintain the roof inwatertight condition. Warranty applies to Ruberoid materialsinstalled in accordance with current GAF specifications.10 years: Ruberoid 30, Ruberoid 30 FR, Ruberoid TorchSmooth; 12 years: Ruberoid Mop 170 FR, Ruberoid MopGranule, Ruberoid Torch Smooth Coated, Ruberoid TorchGranule; 15 years:Ruberoid Mop Plus, Ruberoid Mop Plus FR,Ruberoid Torch Plus, Ruberoid Torch FRGAF's sole responsibility is the repair or replacement, at GAF'soption, of that portion of the Ruberoid materials that containsmanufacturing defects or deterioration caused by ordinary wear andtear by the elements that have resulted in a roof leak. Repair orreplacement of the roof deck or other roof components used withthe Ruberoid materials is not included.7. Monetary limitations None stated. GAF's maximum liability shall not exceed in the aggregate overthe life of the guarantee more than $100 per square.None stated.8. Notification requirements Written notification within 30 days of discovery of leak to GAFContractor Services department, 1361 Alps Road, Building 7-B,Wayne, NJ 07470Written notice within 30 days of discovery of leak to GAFContractor Services department, 1361 Alps Road, Building 7-B,Wayne, NJ 07470Written notice within 30 days of discovery of leak to GAFContractor Services Department, 1361 Alps Road, Building 2-1,Wayne, NJ 074709. Exclusive or additional remedy The guarantee is expressly in lieu of any other guaranteesand/or warranties and any other obligations or liability on thepart of GAF, whether any claim is based upon strict liability,negligence, breach of warranty, or any other theory or cause ofaction; excludes UCC warranties.10. Inclusion of consequentialdamages11. Determination of warrantyapplicability12. Specific exclusions from coverage(see item 12 in Introduction)The guarantee is expressly in lieu of any other guaranteesand/or warranties and any other obligations or liability on thepart of GAF whether any claim is based upon strict liability,negligence, breach of warranty, or any other theory or cause ofaction; excludes UCC warranties.No No NoNeutral (no provision) Neutral (no provision) GAF's determination1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 (not applicable to GAF insulation or GAF roofbase), 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 17, 22, 24.13. Wind coverage/exclusions Warranty excludes windstorms, hurricanes, and tornadoes.GAF indicates that there is no coverage for damage caused bywind.1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 (not applicable to GAF insulation or GAF roofbase), 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 17, 22, 24.Warranty excludes windstorms, hurricanes and tornadoes.GAF indicates that there is no coverage for damage caused bywind.Warranty is expressly in lieu of any other guarantees and/orwarranties and any other obligations or liability on the part ofGAF whether any claim is based upon strict liability,negligence, breach of warranty, or any other theory or cause ofaction; excludes UCC warranties.1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 17, 19, 20, 22, 24.Warranty excludes windstorms, hurricanes and tornadoes.GAF indicates that there is no coverage for damage caused bywind.