Owens Corning Warranties
In addition to the product and materials warranties supported by the manufacturers we represent, Boxer Exteriors offers a comprehensive Workmanship Warranty up to 10 years on all of our services. This means you can rest assured that if anything goes wrong after the work is completed we’ll be right there to repair or replace the problem area.
Owens Corning Roofing Warranties from Boxer Exteriors
No other Chicagoland roofing contractor offers you more warranty choices for your new roof than Boxer Exteriors. To help you select the right warranty, the chart below summarizes the key provisions of each of our Owens Corning warranties.
| Standard Coverage iStandard Coverage: Each Owens Corning® roofing product has an individual product warranty covering it against manufacturing defects. | Extended Coverage iExtended Coverage: Extended coverage can be purchased for additional cost from qualified Owens Corning® Roofing Platinum and Preferred Contractors. Three levels of coverage are available. | |||
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| Standard Product Limited Lifetime Warranty iStandard Protection Limited Warranty: All Owens Corning® Shingle products come with a standard product limited warranty providing coverage against manufacturing defects. Each warranty starts with a TRU PROtection® Period during the initial years where coverage includes labor cost to repair/replace defective materials. After the TRU PROtection® Period is over, the coverage is for materials only and adjusted based on the age of your roof. |  iSystem Protection Limited Warranty: Provides full replacement coverage for manufacturing defects on your Owens Corning® shingles and all Owens Corning® roofing components for 50 years.
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 iPreferred Protection Limited Warranty: Provides full replacement coverage for manufacturing defects on your Owens Corning® shingles and all Owens Corning® roofing components for 50 years. This warranty includes a 10-year limited warranty on contractor workmanship. |
 iPlatinum Protection Limited Warranty: Provides full replacement coverage for manufacturing defects on your Owens Corning® shingles and all Owens Corning® roofing components for 50 years. This warranty includes a limited lifetime warranty on contractor workmanship. |
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| Overall Warranty Length iOverall Warranty Length: As a single family homeowner, lifetime coverage means that your warranty is in effect as long as you own your home. | Limited Lifetime | Limited Lifetime | Limited Lifetime | Limited Lifetime |
| Products Included | Shingles & all Owens Corning® Roofing components | Shingles & all Owens Corning® Roofing components | Shingles & all Owens Corning® Roofing components | Shingles & all Owens Corning® Roofing components |
| TRU PROtection® Period iTRU PROtection® Period: Each warranty starts with a TRU PROtection® Period during the initial years where coverage includes labor cost to repair/replace defective materials. | First 10 years1 | First 50 years2 | First 50 years2 | First 50 years2 |
| Materials Only Coverage iMaterials Only Coverage: After the TRU PROtection® Period is over, warranty compensation is for materials only. The compensation is reduced based on the number of years you’ve enjoyed your roof from installation date through the date of your claim. | After 10 Years | After 50 Years | After 50 Years | After 50 Years |
| Blow Off Coverage3 i110 MPH Wind Blow Off Coverage / 130 MPH Coverage for Duration: After your shingles have achieved thermal sealing they will be covered if they experience blow-offs or wind damage in winds (including gusts) for the wind speed listed for the period from the original installation date. | First 15 Years | First 15 Years | First 15 Years | First 15 Years |
| StreakGuard® Algae Resistance4 iStreakGuard® Algae Resistance. Warranty length following the date of installation against brown-black staining caused by growth of cyanobacteria Gloeocapsa magma algae. | First 25 years | First 25 years | First 25 years | First 25 years |
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| Coverage Period iCoverage Period: Contractor workmanship coverage includes any defective installation of the Owens Corning® Roofing System. Contractor workmanship is available only through certified Owens Corning Roofing Platinum or Preferred Contractors. | None | None | First 10 Years | Limited Lifetime with coverage reduced after 25 years based on the age of the roof. |
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| Component Products iOwens Corning® Component Products: The minimum number of Owens Corning® component product categories that must be installed to qualify for warranty coverage. The categories of component products include underlayments, intake and exhaust ventilation, hip & ridge shingles, ice & water barriers, and starter shingles. | Minimum of 3 Owens Corning® Roofing components required, for the additional coverage period to apply. | Min of 3 Owens Corning® Roofing components required - 1 Hip and Ridge and 2 of any others | Min of 4 Owens Corning® Roofing components required - 1 Hip and Ridge, 1 Underlayment and 2 of any others | Min of 4 Owens Corning® Roofing components required - 1 Hip and Ridge, 1 Underlayment and 2 of any others |
| Contractor Certification Required iContractor Certification Required: Your Owens Corning® Roofing System must be installed by a certified Owens Corning Roofing Platinum or Preferred Contractor and your contractor must register the warranty within 60 days of the installation. | None | Must be installed by an Owens Corning Roofing Platinum or Preferred Contractor | Must be installed by an Owens Corning Roofing Platinum or Preferred Contractor | Must be installed by an Owens Corning Roofing Platinum Contractor |
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See actual warranty for complete details, limitations and requirements.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Warranties
Are roof warranties important?
A new roof is a big investment, typically involving thousands of your hard-earned dollars and lasting 25, 30, 40 years or more. As with any big investment, knowing in advance what your warranty covers could save you thousands in the event that problems arise with your roof.
What are the chances I will have a problem with my new Owens Corning roof?
Based on Owen Corning’s state-of-the-art manufacturing process, the odds of having a problem with a new Owens Corning roof is about 1 in 1000! On the other hand, while serious problems with Owens Corning roofing materials are rare, if you were to have a problem, it can be as expensive to fix as your roof originally cost. So while the risk of having a problem is low, the cost if you do have a serious problem can be high.
What if there are problems with the roof’s installation?
Studies indicate that more than two-thirds of the problems that people experience with their new roofs are due to the contractor’s workmanship, not the roofing materials. That’s why you should trust an Owens Corning ‘Preferred’ certified contractor like Boxer Exteriors with the installation.
What should I look for in a roofing warranty?
Basically, there are two types of coverage that you should ask your contractor about: coverage against material defects and coverage against workmanship errors. Make sure you get both in writing.
What does a materials warranty cover?
Almost all roofing products come with a warranty against material defects, although your exact coverage will vary depending on the brand. For example, a typical shingle warranty will cover material defects for a period of 20, 30, 40 years or more. The warranty on the other components of your roofing system can vary from as little as a few months to several years. It is important to remember that coverage against material defects is provided by the manufacturer, so you should select a brand from a manufacturer who is financially strong and therefore more likely to be in business for as long as you own your roof, which could be several decades!
Does Boxer Exteriors cover me against workmanship errors?
Yes, Boxer Exteriors stands behind our work. All of our projects are backed by a workmanship warranty that protects you against installation or workmanship errors. If an issue arises due to the way something was installed, we’ll make it right—because we believe in doing the job right the first time and standing by our commitment to quality and integrity.
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