Roofing Warranties Explained; Part 1– Workmanship | Pacific West Roofing

Roofing Warranties Explained: Part 1– Workmanship Your roof has a big job, and a lot can go wrong with it. If it begins to fail, should you blame the shingles, the contractor, or yourself? To keep the lines of responsibility clear, contractors and manufacturers have warranties that promise to uphold certain expectations. But also help […]

Part 2: Roofing Warranties Explained | Pacific West Roofing

Your roof has a big job, and a lot can go wrong with it. If it begins to fail, should you blame the shingles, the contractor, or yourself? To keep the lines of responsibility clear, contractors and manufacturers have warranties that promise to uphold certain expectations but also help them avoid liability for problems that […]

Roofing Warranties Explained: Part 2 — Manufacturers | Pacific West Roofing

While the workmanship warranty and job agreement (outlined in part one) can be negotiated, the manufacturer’s warranty is set in stone. There’s nothing you or your roofing contractor can do to adjust it– it’s fixed and it’s limited. Therefore, it is very important that both you and your roofer understand each term and condition.

Buyer Beware | Pacific West Roofing Portland

Sometimes… some things… are too good to be true. And sometimes, intentions are good, but actions can have a negative impact with a domino effect. The roofing industry is facing one of these situations today. In early 2011 a national roofing and ventilation manufacturer rolled out an enticing offer, “every GAF laminated shingle, including all Timberline® shingles—the #1-selling […]