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Slate, copper and historic restoration since 1962

Warranties, in plain English

What we cover, for how long, and what is excluded. All terms on this page are sample content for a demo website.

Coverage at a glance

  • 25 years

    Slate restoration workmanship

    Covers

    Slates we install or re-lay, copper fasteners and flashing we fabricate, including labor to correct defects.

    Excludes

    Original slates we did not handle, damage from foot traffic, falling limbs or satellite installers.

  • 30 years

    Copper soldered seams

    Covers

    Leaks at soldered seams, miters and expansion joints on copper we fabricate.

    Excludes

    Clogging from debris, ice damage to unheated gutters, contact corrosion from later dissimilar metals.

  • 15 years

    Roof replacement workmanship

    Covers

    Installation errors including flashing, underlayment laps and ventilation details.

    Excludes

    Manufacturer material defects (covered separately), acts of nature beyond rated wind speeds.

  • Up to 50 years

    Manufacturer system coverage

    Covers

    Shingle, membrane and panel defects under the manufacturer's registered system warranty.

    Excludes

    Terms vary by product; we register the warranty and give you the certificate.

  • 3 years

    Repairs

    Covers

    The specific repair area and materials we replaced.

    Excludes

    Other areas of the roof, pre-existing conditions outside the repair scope.

  • 40 years

    Standing seam finish

    Covers

    Chalking and fading beyond manufacturer limits on painted steel panels.

    Excludes

    Scratches, coastal salt exposure within 1,500 feet of salt water (limited coverage).

Warranty questions

Every project closes with a written certificate listing the warranties that apply, the registration numbers for manufacturer coverage, and maintenance guidance.

Contact the office about a claim

Workmanship warranties transfer once to a new owner with written notice within 60 days of closing (sample terms). Manufacturer warranties follow the manufacturer's rules.

Unauthorized alterations such as satellite dishes or solar mounts installed by others through the roof, lack of reasonable maintenance, and damage from storms beyond rated conditions (sample terms).

Call the office or email a photo and your address. We schedule an inspection, and covered repairs are made at no charge.

Let's look at your roof together

A free photo inspection, a straight answer on repair or replacement, and a written estimate within the week.

Licensed and insured in Massachusetts. No-pressure estimates (sample).

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