General Index - National Roofing Contractors Association

Roof Membrane Warranties (Built-Up, Modified Bitumen, and Single-Ply)1. Identity of issuing entity Republic Powdered Metals, Inc. (RPM) Roofing Products International Inc. (RPI) Roofing Products International Inc. (RPI)2. Title, original publication date, andidentifying symbol, if any"Manufacturer's Limited Warranty Material Only"; September1997; W004 9/97ΑLimited Membrane Only Warranty≅; RPI-54-692-5CΑLimited Warranty Form≅; Form RPI-91-31-1M3. Product, specification, or systemcoveredGeoflex, Cooley C3, HyShieldRPI EPDM .045 Black, .060 Black, .045 White, .060 White,RPI FR (Fire Retardant) EPDM .045 Black, .060 Black, .045White, .060 White.RPI EPDM .045 Black, .060 Black, .045 White, .060 White, RPIFR (Fire Retardant) EPDM .045 Black, .060 Black, .045 White.4. Scope of coverage \Material only; RPM warrants that the Republic product(s)were manufactured in accordance with RPM's specificationsand, when applied to smooth, dry compatible surfaces inaccordance with RPM's application instructions andspecifications, will remain free of voids, cracking and/orcrazing as a result of defects in the material.Material only; RPI warrants that the non-reinforced rubbermembrane sold as "First Grade" will be free from defects inmaterial and workmanship at time of installation and will notprematurely deteriorate to the point of failure because ofweathering if properly installed, maintained, and used forpurpose seller intended. This warranty refers to the membranematerial only. Flashings, adhesives, and other accessoriescontained in a membrane system are not covered bywarranty.Material and workmanship; RPI warrants to repair any leaks dueto defects in the RPI Roofing System materials or inworkmanship of the RPI-authorized roofing applicator.5. Length of coverage5, 10 or 15 years (RPM indicates that warranty coveragedepends upon specification and substrate used.)10 or 20 years5, 10, or 15 years6. Nature of remedy Should RPM's product(s) fail to conform to warranty, RPMshall, at its option, supply a sufficient quantity of materialsnecessary to remedy the defects, or the cash equivalent ofsame.If membrane proves to be defective in materials or workmanship,seller's liability and buyer's remedies limited torepair and replacement of the defective membrane at theFOB point in the original contract. If membrane showspremature deterioration because of weathering, seller'sliability and buyer's remedies are limited, at seller's option,to providing repair material for the original membrane orcredit to be applied toward purchase of new membrane.RPI will repair leaks in the RPI Rubber Roofing System.7. Monetary limitations RPM's total obligation over the life of the warranty shall notexceed the building owner's original cost of the RPMsupplied product(s).Value of remedy to be determined by seller based onnumber of remaining months of the unexpired warranty,prorated at the current prices for the membrane. Maximumprorated value allowed for repair or credit not to exceedoriginal membrane purchase price.RPI's obligation to remedy defects shall not exceed owner'soriginal cost of materials and labor for installation of the RPIroofing system.8. Notification requirements None Notification of breach of warranty within 30 days of discoveryof premature deterioration of membraneWritten notification within 30 days of discovery of any leaks, bycertified mail, return receipt requested, to RPI at 29542Manchester Drive, Elkhart, IN 46514, or other such address RPInotifies owner.9. Exclusive or additional remedy Remedy in warranty is the sole and exclusive remedyavailable to the building owner so that RPM's complianceconstitutes fulfillment of all obligations. Warranty is in lieu ofall other warranties, express or implied. No representative,employee, or agent of RPM or any other person has anyauthority to modify or enlarge the scope of the warranty or toassume for RPM any additional or other liability inconnection with the product; excludes UCC warranties.No warranties that extend beyond what is stated on warrantydocument; excludes UCC warranties.Warranty is in lieu of any and all other express warranties that arein conflict; no warranties that extend beyond what is stated onwarranty document.10. Inclusion of consequentialdamagesNo No No11. Determination of warrantyapplicabilityNeutral (no provision).Unclear; warranty states, ΑIf upon inspection by the Seller,the Membrane proves to be defective...≅Neutral (no provision)644