Your Warranty Says What?!

Loopholes are like leaks.

84% of owners don't read their warranty

Just pretend it’s a fun puzzle to solve! 🙂
Or let the pros handle it.

30-40% of those who do read it all, still get their claims denied 🙅

“Wait, what?” … Keep reading 🙂

”You need a certified specialist to review your warranty before you sign. That’s it. If that’s the only sentence you read, just let the pros look at it.”

Surprise!

Story time! You’re the facility manager for three commercial buildings. Tuesday morning, 6:25 AM, your phone buzzes. Building Two has mildew growing. Moisture trapped in the ceiling layers has expanded into the walls.

You call your roofing contractor. “Don’t worry,” you assure yourself, “you’ve got that 20-year warranty, remember?” Relief washes over you.

Call goes to voicemail. However, the contractor stops by.

“Well, actually… the last rain was Thursday, and we see standing water up there, past 48 hours since that rain. Ponding water voids the warranty. But hey, we can fix it for $75,000.”

Most warranties are designed to protect manufacturers & installers, not you. The lawyers who structure warranties are protecting their client primarily. Makes sense, right?

Most warranties are designed to protect manufacturers & installers, not you. The lawyers who structure warranties are protecting their client primarily. Makes sense, right?

Imagine explaining to the board how the ‘comprehensive’ warranty actually doesn’t cover this specific Tuesday morning disaster.

Research reveals 30-40% of warranty claims face initial denial from:
Installation Issues (35%)
Maintenance Failures (25%)
Weather events (20%)
Imagine This Instead

You get that same early call. Your roof is leaking. But this time, you smile & dial. Why? Because you actually understand your warranty, in plain English. Clear coverage. Exclamation point!

True Protection
Of your investment
Lower-stress
Enjoyment for the long haul
Go Offensive
Stop playing defense

Fun Stat

"The commercial roofing industry generates $31 billion annually in repair costs, with roof-related claims representing 34% of all commercial property insurance claims. You're not alone in this – but you can be smarter about it."

Confusion Clarified

9 Places Where Your Investment Leaks Value

What some factories or contractors don’t want you to know. Your memory can probably fill-in real dollar amounts here, from unexpected events at your other properties.

The Aha Moment… When Reality Hits

Here’s the exact moment owners realize they’ve been played:‘I was sitting in the conference room with three warranty documents spread out in front of me. Same roof, three different companies.

I started reading the highlighted exclusions out loud to my assistant. By the fourth exclusion, we both started laughing. Then we started crying. These weren’t warranties —> they were elaborate ways to say no.

Someone’s been reading: Chapter 12: ‘How Language Transfers Responsibility to the Property Owner.

Who’s Going to Repair My Roof 15 Years From Now?

That’s the question we get all the time. “What if your company goes out of business?”

Here's Your Answer

An army of 400+ Certified High Volume Conklin Preferred Premier Installers across the entirety of the United States, who will gladly jump at the opportunity to do warranty work because they are paid top dollar directly by Conklin.

This isn’t some fly-by-night local contractor operation. When you invest in 25-year comprehensive craftsmanship coverage, you’re not just getting materials protection —>  you’re buying access to a nationwide network of seasoned professionals who’ve been installing Conklin systems for decades.

The Three-Phase Quality Control

Plus bi-annual maintenance visits with professional documentation. When you focus on maintenance and prevention, you rarely have to activate the warranty. But if you do? You’ve got 400+ ultra-qualified crews ready to respond. :-)

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Pre-installation inspection
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Mid-installation inspection
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Post-installation inspection
Preview Sample (This is just the beginning)

32 Wise Questions That Expose Loopholes: The Owner’s Warranty Clarifier

About Coverage:
What MATERIAL events are covered?
Is LABOR coverage separate from material? (Yes, it is and must be.)
Is there zero confusion between LABOR and materials? (Stop bundling!)
When does the prorating kick-in?
Where is the cap? What’s the maximum liability amount? (Hint: If they won’t tell you, run.)
About Exclusions:
What voids this warranty? Triggering events include…
How is “ponding water” defined? (This one’s a killer)
Who writes the maintenance logbook policies?
What happens if someone else works on my roof?
About Reality:
Can I transfer this warranty?
How quickly must I report problems?
Who pays for what when something goes wrong?

Look, this is only a sample. There are many more questions that are vital. If you only sk these few, you’re not gonna see the full spectrum. You have to know ALL the questions. Don’t get overwhelmed trying to call contractors and quiz them - they won’t change their warranty language after you sign anyway. You had every opportunity to review before signing. Your only alternative now is to escape to a better, tighter warranty.

Download all 32 loophole-finding questions and let the pros handle the comparison.

Get All 32 Questions that smart owners ask before signing anything
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If I read this warranty to my 12-year-old niece, would she understand what’s covered and what’s not?

The CHANGE (Breakthrough Moment)

What Transparency Actually Looks Like

Remember that facility manager with three buildings? Here’s what happened when he got warranty clarity:

“I put three warranty offers side-by-side. Two were full of lawyer language and exclusions. One was written like a human being wrote it. Guess which one I chose?

Two years later, we had inevitable damage. My contractor responded: ‘We’ll be out Thursday to repair it. Everything’s covered.’ No arguments. No fine print. No surprises.”

Instead of 1-2 years of typical labor coverage, he got a 25-year comprehensive Craftsmanship Warranty backed by Conklin’s 400+ nationwide Preferred Contractor Network. When problems arise, you’re not stuck with one local company that might be out of business. You’ve got an eager army available.

The RESULT (Horizon Breakthrough)

Clarity = Peace = Profit

Fast forward five years. That same facility manager now has six buildings. Every roof carries the same clear, comprehensive warranty. His board meetings are about growth and culture, not emergency repairs.

“I sleep better knowing my warranties actually protect my buildings from lawyer loopholes.”

Long-term cost savings averaging $127K over 10 years

Owner Testimonials

When your warranty becomes a selling point for your property instead of a liability.

Smart People Only Beyond This Point

"The commercial roofing industry generates $31 billion annually in repair costs, with roof-related claims representing 34% of all commercial property insurance claims. You're not alone in this – but you can be smarter about it."

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Some people love digging into the research. Most people already got the point by now.
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A warranty is only as good as the lawyer who put it together.
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Congratulations on watching all the credits roll.

Industry Data That’ll Make You Think Twice

Commercial roofing industry:

$51.3 billion market (source 5)

Average project costs:

$5,000-$200,000+ (your $80,000 figure confirmed) (source 6)

Warranty claim denial rates:

30-40% initially denied (source 7)

Underinsured properties:

79% of commercial buildings (source 8)

Recent warranty language examples from industry leaders

GAF: ‘Any water remaining on roof more than 48 hours after rain voids warranty’ (source 13)

Johns Manville: ‘Maximum liability $150 per roofing square regardless of inflation’ (source 14)

Firestone: ‘If leak is excluded, Owner pays investigation costs or warranty becomes void’ (source 15)

Bonus Loopholes (You Made It This Far)

Installation vs Material Disputes

When defects appear after contractor warranties expire (1-5 years), manufacturers claim it’s installation, not materials

Chemical Exposure Exclusions

Restaurant grease, HVAC condensation, or cleaning chemicals void coverage

Consequential Damage Limits

Warranty covers roof repair but not the $500K in interior water damage

Source Index
(1) IIBEC Commercial Roofing Industry Report 2024
(2) Johns Manville Limited Material Warranty Sample, 2024
(3) Commercial Roof Warranty Analysis, Benchmark Inc.
(4) NRCA Warranty Guidelines and Best Practices
(5) IBISWorld Roofing Contractors Market Size Report
(6) RSMeans Construction Cost Data 2024
(7) Commercial Property Insurance Claims Analysis
(8) Building Owners and Managers Association Survey
(9) Conklin Company Performance Documentation
(10) Conklin Material Claims Database 1977-2024
(11) Conklin Preferred Contractor Network Directory
(12) Energy Star Commercial Roofing Partner Verification
(13) GAF Commercial Warranty Terms and Conditions
(14) Johns Manville Material Warranty Limitations
(15) Firestone Commercial Roofing Warranty Language
Important Disclaimer:
We are not an insurance company, bank, or legal team. Property insurance is still required and covers natural disasters, fires, and acts of God. We provide warranty enhancement and craftsmanship coverage - completely different from insurance. Think of us as the specialists who make sure your warranty actually protects what you think it protects.