How To Compare Roof Warranties

Most homeowners hear the phrase “lifetime warranty” and think they’re covered forever. Unfortunately, that’s almost never the case.

The truth is, most so-called “lifetime” roof warranties start losing value after only ten years. That’s right — ten years in, and your coverage begins to depreciate. By the time you actually need it, you may only get pennies on the dollar.

Here’s what most roofers won’t tell you: those warranties usually only cover the shingles themselves — not the labor to remove or reinstall them, not the underlayment beneath, and not the flashing around vents and chimneys.

In other words, the most common parts of a roof that fail — the ones that actually cause leaks — aren’t even covered. So when something goes wrong, you’re paying out of pocket for tear-off, disposal, and reinstall. And that can cost thousands.

We’ve seen it happen too many times — homeowners thinking they’re protected, only to find out their “lifetime” warranty expired decades before their roof did.

That’s exactly why we only install the Owens Corning Lifetime Roofing System. It comes with a true 50-year manufacturer warranty that doesn’t depreciate, plus a 10-year in-house workmanship warranty from us at My Family Roofer.

That means your roof — and the labor to repair or replace it — is fully covered. No finger-pointing between the installer and manufacturer, no fine-print loopholes, no hidden costs.

When we say lifetime, we mean your lifetime with the home. Because a roof warranty should protect the homeowner — not the manufacturer.

So before you sign off on any roof project, ask what your warranty actually covers. Or better yet, call My Family Roofer, and we’ll show you what real protection looks like.