As an Owens Corning® Platinum Preferred Contractor, Starway Roof Systems can help Central Pennsylvania homeowners explore Owens Corning Warranty options designed to protect both the roofing materials and, depending on the warranty selected, the workmanship behind the installation.
Not every roof warranty provides the same level of protection.
The standard manufacturer warranty primarily protects against qualifying product defects. Owens Corning also offers extended roofing-system warranties that can provide longer non-prorated coverage and, with certain options, workmanship protection.
That makes it important to look beyond the word “lifetime” and understand:
What roofing products are covered
How long non-prorated coverage lasts
Whether workmanship is included
Which Owens Corning components are required
Who is authorized to offer the warranty
What happens if you sell your home
Starway can walk you through those details before your roofing project begins.
Owens Corning Roofing Warranty Options
Owens Corning currently offers several levels of warranty protection for qualifying single-family roofing systems. Exact coverage depends on the products installed and the warranty selected.
Preferred Protection Roofing System Limited Warranty
Preferred Protection adds 10 years of workmanship coverage in addition to extended product protection.
Qualifying systems require multiple Owens Corning roofing components and installation by an authorized Owens Corning Preferred or Platinum Preferred Contractor.
Platinum Protection Roofing System Limited Warranty
The Platinum Protection Roofing System Limited Warranty offers Owens Corning’s strongest roofing-system warranty option.
It includes extended product protection and limited lifetime workmanship coverage for qualifying single-family roofing systems, with workmanship coverage reduced after 25 years based on the age of the roof. This warranty is available only through an Owens Corning Platinum Preferred Contractor.
Product Coverage vs. Workmanship Coverage
This is one of the most important distinctions to understand when comparing roof warranties.
Product Coverage
Product coverage applies to qualifying defects in Owens Corning roofing materials.
Depending on the warranty, this may include shingles and qualifying Owens Corning roofing components.
Workmanship Coverage
Workmanship coverage addresses qualifying installation-related issues. The Standard Product and System Protection warranties do not include workmanship coverage. Preferred Protection currently includes workmanship coverage for the first 10 years, while Platinum Protection offers limited lifetime workmanship coverage subject to the warranty’s terms and reductions after year 25.
What Does TRU PROtection® Mean?
You’ll see the term TRU PROtection® Period throughout Owens Corning’s warranty information.
This is the initial period of the warranty when qualifying coverage includes the labor cost associated with repairing or replacing defective materials. The length of the period varies depending on the warranty selected. Owens Corning
For current lifetime warranty options:
Standard Product: first 10 years
System Protection: first 50 years
Preferred Protection: first 50 years
Platinum Protection: first 50 years
After the applicable TRU PROtection period, coverage changes according to the terms of the individual warranty.
Can an Owens Corning Warranty Transfer to a New Homeowner?
In many cases, yes, but there are rules and deadlines.
Owens Corning states that warranties may be transferred to the second owner of the roof if the transfer is completed within 60 days of the real estate transfer. Documentation and a transfer fee may also be required.
If you think you may sell your home in the future, warranty transferability is worth discussing before choosing your roofing system.
Owens Corning warranties can provide protection for qualifying manufacturing defects, roofing-system components, wind blow-off, algae resistance, and, with certain extended options, roofing workmanship.
The Preferred Protection warranty currently includes 10 years of workmanship coverage, while the Platinum Protection warranty includes limited lifetime workmanship coverage for qualifying installations. Standard Product and System Protection warranties do not include workmanship protection.
Owens Corning identifies the Platinum Protection Roofing System Limited Warranty as its highest-level roofing-system warranty, and only Platinum Preferred Contractors are authorized to offer it.
The best option for your home still depends on the roofing system, project requirements, and the level of protection you want.
As an Owens Corning Platinum Preferred Contractor, Starway is eligible to offer the Platinum Protection Roofing System Limited Warranty on qualifying roofing systems.
Homeowners should discuss eligibility, required components, costs, and exact coverage with Starway before installation.
You shouldn’t have to decode the fine print by yourself. Tell us about your roofing project and a member of the Starway team can walk you through the Owens Corning roofing system, available warranty options, and what each level of coverage means for your home. Then you can choose your roof based on more than the shingle color.
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