Shingle WARRANTY - Malarkey Roofing Products
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Shingle WARRANTY - Malarkey Roofing Products
Shingle WARRANTY Available with certain shingles. Please refer to warranty for details. Shingle and Accessory Warranty Thank you for choosing the Malarkey Roofing Products® shingle (described in Table 1) for your recent roofing project. Since 1956, Malarkey Roofing Products® (Malarkey) has been focused on building fine quality roofing products and we want you to focus your purchasing decision on the product rather than a warranty. That is why Malarkey offers a straightforward and simple-to-understand limited material product warranty. This warranty covers the Malarkey shingles listed in Table 1, as well as Malarkey accessory products (the “Malarkey Accessory Products”) used as part of the system installation, including Malarkey Hip and Ridge shingles, Smart Start™ starter shingles, Right Start™ UDL, Arctic Seal™ self-sealing ice and water shield or SecureStart™ Synthetic Underlayment. We want you to understand our warranty, and if you have any questions, refer to our website at WWW.MALARKEYROOFING.COM or contact our technical services department at (800) 545-1191. For certain Malarkey shingles (listed in Table 1), a LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY against manufacturing defects is offered to individual homeowners for detached single family housing used as their residence. When Malarkey LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTIED shingles are installed with two or more of the Malarkey Accessory Products mentioned above, the Malarkey accessory items are also covered by the LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY. Other types of properties (e.g., corporations, government agencies, schools, apartment buildings, condominiums, homeowner associations or cooperative housing arrangements, trusts, religious organizations and any other type of building that is not a single family detached residence), are limited to the warranty period that is also listed in Table 1, under “TERM (Not Primary Residence)”. LIFETIME means as long as you, the original owner (and if transferred within the Right Start™ Period, the subsequent owner), owns the property where the Malarkey shingles and accessories are installed. Malarkey offers comprehensive warranty coverage with: u Right Start™ Period: Malarkeyʼs non-prorated warranty period designed to protect your shingle investment. The initial non-prorated warranty period as outlined in Table 1, with 100% warranty coverage. u Enhanced Wind Warranty Option: u Transferability: During the Right Start™ u Enhanced Wind Warranty protection is available when you install a system of Malarkey products. period the Warranty may be transferred to the subsequent owner, entitling them to the same coverage as the original owner. Scotchgard® Protection: Malarkey shingles that feature the Scotchgard™ Algae Resistant Roof System are warranted to resist any discoloration or staining due to algae growth for twenty (20) years from the date of installation. We strongly believe that it is the roofing material, not the Warranty, which protects your home and family. We urge you to consider the physical attributes and qualities of a shingle product before you purchase specific roofing products. 1 RIGHT START™ PERIOD: If, during the Right Start™ Period (listed in Table 1) of this warranty, the shingles are found to have manufacturing defects, Malarkey shall, at its option repair, replace or provide payments (which can, at Malarkey’s option, be fulfilled by providing replacement materials) to the owner of the roof of the defective material. During the Right Start™ Period, Malarkey will pay for installation of shingles and a reasonable cost for underlayment and other materials. No payment will be made for tear off or disposal. Malarkey’s maximum liability under this warranty shall be equal to the dollar limit expressed in Table 1, plus reasonable installation costs as defined by RS Means®2. After the Right Start™ Period, Malarkey’s maximum repair, replacement or payment obligation (which can, at Malarkey’s option be fulfilled by providing replacement materials only), for defective materials which cause leaks shall be an amount not to exceed the maximum dollar liability expressed in Table 1 of this warranty, less a percentage based on the number of months elapsed in the warranty period divided by the number of months of the applicable LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY, set forth in Table 1, less all sums previously paid under this warranty. 1. RS Means®, a product line of Reed Construction Data, is North America's leading supplier of construction cost information. For more information, visit WWW.RSMEANS.COM. LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY shingles retain a portion of their value as stated in Table 1. LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY shingles stop depreciating when these shingles reach 80% of the applicable depreciation rate set forth in Table 1. For instance, The Alaskan® Scotchgard™ stops depreciating at 336 months of service (420 months x 0.80) and Highlander-CS® stops depreciating at 288 months (360 months of service x 0.80). ACCESSORY WARRANTY FOR MANUFACTURING DEFECTS: Malarkey accessories used with any brand of Malarkey LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY Shingles. When you install two or more of the Malarkey Accessory Products (listed on page 1) on your roof with any brand of Malarkey LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY Shingles, your Malarkey Accessory Products carry a LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY (as defined in the LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY section) against manufacturing defects and a Right Start™ Period matching the shingle Right Start™ Period. When you install one of the Malarkey Accessory Products on your roof with any brand of Malarkey LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY shingles, your Malarkey Accessory Products carry a 20-year warranty against manufacturing defects and a Right Start™ Protection Period of 5 years. Malarkey accessories used with any brand of Malarkey non-LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY Shingles When you install one or more of the Malarkey Accessory Products on your roof with any Malarkey brand of non-LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY shingles, your Malarkey Accessory Products carry a 10-year warranty against manufacturing defects and a Right Start™ Protection Period of 3 years. TABLE 1 SHINGLE TERM WIND ENHANCED RIGHT START™ DOLLAR MPH (KPH) WINDǂ PERIOD LIMIT/ SQ REDUCTION PER MONTH* TERM (NOT PRIMARY RESIDENCE) The Alaskan® LAMINATE SHINGLES Lifetime* 35 110 (177) 120 (193) 10 years $90 1/420 Highlander-CS® Lifetime* 40 110 (177) 130 (209) 10 years $80 1/480 Highlander-CS® Lifetime* 40 110 (177) 130 (209) 10 years $85 1/480 Northwest-XL™ Lifetime* 40 110 (177) 130 (209) 12 years $90 1/480 Lifetime* 40 110 (177) 130 (209) 12 years $95 1/480 Legacy® Lifetime* 50 110 (177) 130 (209) 15 years $120 1/600 Legacy® Lifetime* 50 110 (177) 130 (209) 15 years $125 1/600 Ecoasis Premium™ Lifetime* 50 110 (177) 130 (209) 15 years $160 1/600 50 110 (177) 140 (225) 15 years $220 1/600 SBS 3-TAB SHINGLES Northwest-XL™ + ELEGANT HEAVYWEIGHT SHINGLES Windsor™ Lifetime* TRADITIONAL 3- TAB SHINGLES Dura-Seal™ 20 240 Months 20 60 (97) n/a 3 years $50 1/240 Dura-Seal™ 25 300 Months 25 60 (97) n/a 3 years $60 1/300 Dura-Seal™ 25 AR 300 Months 25 60 (97) n/a 3 years $65 1/300 * All LIMITED LIFETIME shingles stop depreciation when the shingles reach 80% of the depreciation rate. For instance, The Alaskan® Scotchgard™ stops depreciating at 336 months of service (420 months x 0.80), Highlander-CS® and Highlander-CS® Scotchgard™ stop depreciation at 288 months of service (360 months x 0.80), Legacy®, Legacy® Scotchgard™, Ecoasis Premium™ Scotchgard™ and Windsor™ Scotchgard™ stop depreciation at 480 months (600 months x 0.80). + Northwest-XL™ without Scotchgard™ is available from our South Gate, CA plant for certain regions. ǂ See Limited Wind Warranty & Enhanced Wind Warranty section for details. The LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY is only available to individual homeowners. The limited warranty period for shingles installed on premises not used by individuals as their residence is limited to the number of months listed in the proration period with a Right Start™ Period of the associated shingle. 2 LIMITED WIND WARRANTY & ENHANCED WIND WARRANTY: Malarkey warrants that for up to ten (10) years from the date of installation [twelve (12) years for Legacy®, Legacy® Scotchgard™, Ecoasis Premium™ Scotchgard™, & Windsor™ Scotchgard™] the Malarkey shingles will resist damage from winds up to the wind speed listed in Table 1, Column “Wind”, subject to the terms and limitations listed below. Malarkey’s wind warranties apply only if the shingles are sealed, whether by hand sealing or by activation of the selfsealing strips. Hand sealing is strongly recommended when the average daytime temperature is not sufficient for the shingles to self‑seal during installation. Malarkey’s maximum liability under this warranty is, at its option, to repair or replace the defective shingles, or to pay to the owner an amount not exceeding the dollar limits expressed in Table 1, plus reasonable installation costs as defined by RS Means®. No amount shall be paid for removal or disposal of damaged shingles. In high wind areas, as listed by the National Weather Service, Malarkey strongly recommends that the shingles be attached with six (6) nails (nine (9) nails for Windsor™) as per Malarkey’s printed instructions. An Enhanced Wind Warranty (winds up to the wind speed listed in Table 1, Column “Enhanced Wind”) is available. In addition to all LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY conditions listed, roof system must include: 1. Attachment of Malarkey shingles using six (6) nails [nine (9) nails for Windsor] 2. Malarkey Smart Start™ starter shingle 3. One or more of the following a. Right Start™ UDL b. Arctic Seal® c. SecureStart™ d. Any Malarkey Hip and Ridge shingle [EZ-Ridge™2 or Hip & Ridge Strips2] 3. ALGAE RESISTANT ROOFING SYSTEM LIMITED WARRANTY: Malarkey’s shingles featuring Scotchgard™ Algae Resistant Roofing offer our highest level of algae resistance on a shingle. Should the shingles purchased feature the Scotchgard™ Algae Resistant Roofing System from 3M4, Malarkey warrants that the shingles will resist discoloration or staining due to algae growth for a period of twenty (20) years from the date of installation subject to conditions and limitations listed below. Malarkey roofing systems that include Scotchgard™ warranties also require algae resistant hip and Malarkey EZ-Ridge™, EZ-Ridge™ XT, Hip & Ridge Strips and 12” Hip & Ridge Strips featuring Scotchgard™ Algae Resistant Roofing System from 3M. 3. Some contractors adapt standard roofing shingles for use as a hip and ridge shingle. If your contractor uses this method, the Enhanced Wind Warranty will apply when The Alaskan® Scotchgard™ is used as hip and ridge shingles; Scotchgard™ warranty applies with use of The Alaskan® Scotchgard™ roofing shingles. Use of Dura-Seal shingles for hip and ridge will NOT qualify toward Enhanced Wind Warranty. 4. Scotchgard is a trademark of 3M. 2. 3 ridge shingles [EZ-Ridge™, Hip & Ridge Strips3 featuring the Scotchgard™ Algae Resistant Roofing System from 3M. Malarkey’s maximum liability under this warranty is to, at its option, repair or replace the defective shingles or to pay to the owner an amount not exceeding the dollar limits expressed in Table 1 and reasonable installation costs as defined by RS Means® [non-prorated for twelve months, prorated after twelve months]. For the first twelve (12) months from the date of installation, the payment to the owner for those shingles which exhibit discoloration due to algae will be an amount not exceeding the dollar limits expressed in Table 1 and reasonable installation costs for your area as defined by RS Means®. During the remaining warranty period, Malarkey’s maximum repair or replacement payment obligation will be an amount not to exceed the maximum dollar liability expressed in Table 1 less a percentage which is based on the number of months elapsed in the warranty period divided by the warranty period length (years). Any costs in excess of the prorated adjustment are the owner’s responsibility. Malarkey’s Algae Resistant (AR) shingles are warranted against discoloration caused by the development of blue-green algae (primarily the cyanobacteria Gloeocapsa sp.), for a period of ten years [prorated after twelve (12) months]. For valid claims (meeting all warranty requirements), Malarkey may, at its discretion repair, replace or offer a labor payment to cover the reasonable cost for cleaning the affected shingles up to a maximum of $15/square. After the first year, Malarkey’s maximum payment under this warranty will be prorated based upon the number of months the shingles have been installed on the roof up to the maximum warranty period of 120 months. After 120 months, there is no remedy for algae on the AR shingles. Malarkey AR shingles require algae resistant hip and ridge shingles* [EZ-Ridge™, Hip & Ridge Strips]3 featuring the Scotchgard™ Algae Resistant Roofing System from 3M. *Use of Dura-Seal™ 25 AR as hip and ridge shingles may only be used when Dura-Seal™ 25 AR is used as a field shingle. TRANSFERABILITY: During the Right Start™ Period the warranty may be transferred, but only by the original property owner to the first subsequent owner, after notification to Malarkey as described on the following page. If the transfer occurs during the Right Start™ Period, the second owner is entitled to the same coverage as the original owner. If the transfer occurs after the Right Start™ Period, the warranty to the subsequent owner will be limited to two (2) years from the date of the real estate title transfer. The warranty coverage will be as stated after the Right Start™ period. TRANSFERABILITY (CONTINUED): To transfer the warranty, the current holder of the warranty must notify the Malarkey Warranty Claim Department (see Claims Procedure described on page 5) in writing within thirty (30) days from the date of title that the property has changed. The following information must be provided: the name and address of the current holder of the warranty, the date of the original completed installation, proof of purchase, the address where the shingles are installed, the name and address of the new owner, and the date of title transfer. If Malarkey is not notified of the transfer as outlined above, the warranty shall not transfer and Malarkey will have no further liability of any nature to the warranty holder. EXCLUSIONS: The LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY covers only manufacturing defects in Malarkey shingles. This warranty covers the asphalt shingle products listed in Table 1 that are sold and installed in the U.S. and Canada. Warranty claims that Malarkey determines are cosmetic in nature are not considered manufacturing defects. It does not cover other products such as flashing and metal work, or damage to shingles that is attributable in whole or in part to other causes including, but not limited to: 1. Improper fastening or installation not in accordance with Malarkey’s written instructions. 2. Improper ventilation. At minimum, ventilation must comply with FHA Minimum Property Standards. 3. Improper transportation, storage, or handling of shingles and/or accessories. 4. Traffic on the roof. 5. Defects in, or failure of, flashing or metal work or material used as a roof face over which the shingles are applied. 6. Equipment installations, including solar panels, structural changes or other alterations to the roof after application of the shingles. 7. Settlement, movement, distortion, failure or cracking to the roof decks, walls or foundations of the building. 8. Damage to shingles, roof deck, or structure due to ice damming or water back-up. 9. Variation in color (shading), which may occur from the positioning of colored granules on the shingles. Shading or discoloration of shingles or ridges due to algae (excluding AR or Scotchgard™ shingles as described in the “Algae Resistant Roofing System Limited Warranty”), mold, mildew, or other vegetation, organic compounds, paints, chemicals, or similar materials. 10. Granule sloughing due to excessive granules on the shingles. 11. Impact of foreign objects. 12. Violent or unusual weather conditions, such as flooding, tornadoes, hailstorms, winds in excess of Wind Speed Limits (Table 1), or other ʻActs of Godʼ. 13. Fire, acts of vandalism, and other casualties. Malarkey reserves the right to discontinue or modify any shingles or accessories, including the colors offered, therefore replacement shingles may not be an exact match. Even if the same color and style of shingle or accessory is available, the product may not appear to be an exact match to the existing shingles or accessories due to the normal weathering, aging, or other factors. All shingles, which contain a factory-applied self-sealing strip, must be subjected to sunlight for several days before full sealing will occur. Shingles installed in fall or winter may not seal until the following spring; consequently, the shingles should be hand-sealed. Shingles which do not receive direct sunlight or which are not exposed to adequate surface temperatures may never seal. This is the nature of the shingles and failure to seal down under such circumstances is not a manufacturing defect. If any self-sealing shingles that have been exposed to adequate temperatures and direct sunlight fail to activate the 4 self-sealing strips during the first year after application, Malarkey will have no liability under this warranty for such defects unless proper written notification has been made prior to the end of the first year after installation and Malarkey has been allowed the opportunity to hand seal any non‑sealed shingles at its own expense. Malarkey will not be responsible for the cost of removal and replacement of any equipment or overburden installed on the roof in order to conduct repairs on valid claims, such as, but not limited, to solar panels. CLAIMS PROCEDURE: 1.Warranty claims shall be made in writing by certified or registered mail to the address below and accompanied by proof of purchase. Warranty claims must be made within 30 days of discovery and prior to any repairs being made. Malarkey Warranty Claim Department, P.O. Box 17217, Portland, OR 97217 2.Malarkey will be given the opportunity to inspect the roof and to be provided with samples before any steps are taken to repair the roof. Any repairs made prior to or during the investigation period without Malarkey’s prior written approval, will be at the owner’s expense. 3.Malarkey may require you to send to Malarkey, at your expense, sample shingles or accessories for testing and photographs. 4.After verification that the shingles are defective, Malarkey will perform its obligations under these warranties within forty‑five (45) days of receipt of notice, unless performance is delayed by causes beyond Malarkey’s control. Any cost in excess of the prorated adjustment will be the owner’s responsibility. 5 SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY: THE LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY, LIMITED OR ENHANCED WIND WARRANTY, AND LIMITED ALGAE RESISTANCE WARRANTY LISTED ON THE PREVIOUS PAGE ARE THE ONLY EXPRESS WARRANTIES MADE BY MALARKEY IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE OF ITS PRODUCTS. MALARKEY WILL NOT BE LIABLE UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES FOR DAMAGE TO ANY BUILDING OR CONTENTS, OR INJURY TO PERSONS, OR FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM BREACH OF THE WARRANTY, OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY OR CONDITION IMPLIED BY LAW OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OR MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS. NO PERSON IS AUTHORIZED TO ALTER THESE LIMITED WARRANTIES EITHER ORALLY OR IN WRITING. IN NO EVENT SHALL MALARKEY’S LIABILITY EXCEED THE REASONABLE COST OF SHINGLES AND LABOR TO REPLACE OR REPAIR THE DEFECTIVE SHINGLES. MALARKEY RETAINS THE RIGHT TO MAKE THE SOLE DETERMINATION IF THE PRODUCT IS DEFECTIVE OR NOT. Some states or provinces do not allow these exclusions or limitations, or incidental or consequential damages, so this exclusion may not apply to you. This limited warranty may not be modified or changed except in writing signed by an officer of Malarkey. No one (other than an officer of Malarkey) has the authority to assume any additional liability or responsibility for Malarkey in connection with the shingles and accessories except as described above. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state and from province to province. The parties agree that any condition or claims relating to this warranty shall be first submitted to mediation under the construction industry arbitration and mediation rules of the American Arbitration Association (or other mutually acceptable arbitrator). No court or other tribunal shall have jurisdiction until the arbitration is completed. Malarkey reserves the right to discontinue or modify any of its products, including the color blend of said shingles, without notice to the owner and shall not be liable to the owner as a result of this modification or discontinuance. YOUR CHOICE WARRANTY OPTION: If you prefer another manufacturer’s limited warranty coverage for “like”5 products rather than Malarkey’s limited warranty, you may elect to have Malarkey honor the terms and conditions of our competitor’s limited warranty in place of the Malarkey limited warranty. To do this, you must go online to WWW.MALARKEYROOFING.COM for details of the Your Choice Warranty. If you select another manufacturer’s limited warranty coverage, Malarkey will provide limited warranty coverage based on that competitor’s current published limited warranty at time of purchase. SHINGLE AND ACCESSORY WARRANTY REGISTRATION: Registration of the warranty is not required but is recommended. If you choose to register your roofing installation, complete the online Shingle Warranty Form at WWW.MALARKEYROOFING.COM (found in “Warranties” in the “Residential” or “Commercial” sections). Or, fill out the attached Shingle Warranty form and send registered mail to Malarkey Roofing Products®, P.O. Box 17217, Portland, OR 97217. Retain a copy for your records. The owner should retain all documents and proof of purchase of Malarkey products for submission to Malarkey for validation of claims. 5. “Like” products are defined in the “Warranty” section of Malarkey’s website, WWW.MALARKEYROOFING.COM. Thank you again for choosing the Malarkey Roofing Products® Shingle for your recent roofing project. WARRANTY REGISTRATION FORM - PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE Please fill out, detach, and send registered mail to: Malarkey Roofing Products® P.O. Box 17217, Portland, OR 97217 Building Owner Name: Phone: Address: If you choose to register your roofing installation, complete the online Shingle Warranty Form at: WWW.MALARKEYROOFING.COM (found in “Warranties” in the “Residential” or “Commercial” sections). u Or, fill out the attached Warranty form and send registered mail to Malarkey Roofing Products, P.O. Box 17217, Portland, OR, 97217. Retain a copy for your records. Installation Date: City: State/Prov.: ZIP/PC: City: State/Prov.: ZIP/PC: Owner e-mail: Project Name: Address: (If different from Building Address) Installer Company Name: Phone: Address: City: Installer e-mail: Shingle Color: Number of Squares Installed: Run Date on Shingle Bundle: MALARKEY SHINGLE INSTALLED 3-TAB The owner should retain all documents and proof of purchase of Malarkey products for submission to Malarkey for validation of claims. ZIP/PC: Installer Contact Name: Phone: (please check one) u State/Prov.: Dura-Seal™ 20 o Legacy® o Dura-Seal™ 25 o Legacy® Dura-Seal™ 25 AR o The Alaskan® qualifying products installed LAMINATE (CONT.) o o o ENHANCED WIND WARRANTY o Ecoasis Premium™ (9 nails used for Windsor) o 8” EZ-Ridge™ o Arctic o 10” EZ-Ridge™ XT o Right Start™ UDL o SecureStart™ ELEGANT HEAVYWEIGHT o Windsor™ 6 Nails Used (required) AND, at least one of the following: SOLAR REFLECTIVE o o Smart Start™ (required) SELECTED LAMINATE o Highlander-CS™ o 10” Hip & Ridge Strips o Highlander-CS™ o 12” Hip & Ridge Strips o Northwest-XL™ o Northwest-XL™ Seal® o Some contractors adapt roofing shingles for use as a hip and ridge shingle. If your contractor uses this method, the Enhanced Wind Warranty will apply when The Alaskan® (230) is used as hip and ridge shingles. Use of Dura-Seal shingles for hip and ridge will NOT qualify toward Enhanced Wind Warranty. Please fill-out this form and save for your records. Installation Date: Installer Contact Name: Phone: Installer e-mail: Shingle Color: Number of Squares Installed: MALARKEY SHINGLE INSTALLED (please check one) 3-TAB Dura-Seal™ 20 o Legacy® o Dura-Seal™ 25 o Legacy® Dura-Seal™ 25 AR o The Alaskan® qualifying products installed LAMINATE (CONT.) o o o ENHANCED WIND WARRANTY o Ecoasis Premium™ 6 Nails Used (required) (9 nails used for Windsor) o 8” EZ-Ridge™ o Arctic o 10” EZ-Ridge™ XT o Right Start™ UDL o SecureStart™ ELEGANT HEAVYWEIGHT o Windsor™ o AND, at least one of the following: SOLAR REFLECTIVE o Smart Start™ (required) SELECTED LAMINATE o Highlander-CS™ o 10” Hip & Ridge Strips o Highlander-CS™ o 12” Hip & Ridge Strips o Northwest-XL™ o Northwest-XL™ Seal® o Some contractors adapt roofing shingles for use as a hip and ridge shingle. If your contractor uses this method, the Enhanced Wind Warranty will apply when The Alaskan® (230) is used as hip and ridge shingles. Use of Dura-Seal shingles for hip and ridge will NOT qualify toward Enhanced Wind Warranty. P.O. Box 17217, Portland, OR 97217 503.283.1191 | 800.545.1191 | Fax: 503.289.7644 WWW.MALARKEYROOFING.COM Rev. 5/14 For complete LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY details reference Malarkeyʼs LIMITED LIFETIME SINGLE WARRANTY.
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