🚨 LIFETIME WARRANTY? DENIED.

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The biggest lie in roofing — and the truth no one else will tell you.

 

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TL;DR — The Hard Truth About Warranties

• No brand — not GAF, not Owens Corning, not IKO — has a warranty that’s truly built for the homeowner.

• Most only cover materials for 10–15 years, then drop you into a prorated pit of pennies.

• Labor? Not covered. Tear-off? Not covered. Hail, wind, algae? Read the fine print.

• Claims are denied constantly — for things like bad ventilation, walking on your own roof, or using the wrong nails.

• The truth? Warranties are marketing tools, not safety nets. They’re designed to make you feel protected without actually protecting you.

The real protection comes from restoring your roof before it fails — not hoping a manufacturer will bail you out.

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🧨 You've Been Sold a Fantasy

That “Lifetime Warranty” on your roof?

It’s not protection — it’s a legal illusion designed to protect billion-dollar manufacturers, not you. We've analyzed every major warranty from the top shingle brands in North America, and here's the brutal truth:

• Prorated coverage that drops to nearly nothing after 10 years

• Fine print that voids coverage for ventilation or "installation errors"

• Labor, tear-off, and disposal? Not covered

• One wrong nail and your claim is toast

• Hail, wind, or algae? Buried in exclusions

• You get the paperwork — they get the power

If you think your roof is covered... you're already losing.

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🚫 Top 7 Ways They’ll Deny Your Claim

1. Ventilation “Out of Spec” — Any sign of poor airflow? You’re done. Even if it had nothing to do with the issue.

2. Improper Nailing — Overdriven, underdriven, or the wrong pattern = instant denial.

3. Walking on the Roof — Yes, even your own foot traffic can be used to void the warranty.

4. Acts of God — Hail, wind, ice damming? Not their problem.

5. Non-System Components — Didn’t use their brand of underlayment, flashing, vents? Bye.

6. Late or Failed Transfer — Didn’t notify them in 60 days? The new homeowner gets nothing.

7. “Normal Wear and Tear” — They get to define what’s “defective” — and it’s never in your favor.

These are real clauses. Real traps. And they exist in almost every brand’s fine print.

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🔍 Real Quotes from Real Warranties

GAF: "Coverage reduced to 20% after year 10. Labor not included."

Owens Corning: "Improper ventilation voids warranty. Must meet full system standards."

CertainTeed: "Labor excluded after year 1. Transfer must occur within 60 days in writing."

Malarkey: "Warranty void if installation deviates from high-wind specifications."

BP: "Warranty void if nails overdriven or misaligned."

IKO: "Coverage applies only with full system installation and registration."

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🔗 Key Warranty Clauses – Void for Mishandling

1. Malarkey – Handling & Storage Requirements

   “Shingles shall be delivered in sealed bundles, stored on a clean flat surface in dry conditions, and protected from exposure. Damage resulting from improper handling or storage shall not be covered.”
   (This appears in Malarkey's official Limited Warranty and Manufacturer’s Installation Instructions.) Angi+7Brothers Services+7Renova Roofing & Construction+7CertainTeed+2Owens Corning+2Herbert Roofing+2

2. IKO – Delivery, Storage, and Handling Clause

   “IKO warrant that products will be free from manufacturing defects provided they are handled, delivered and stored properly in accordance with IKO instructions. Damage resulting from poor handling or storage voids the warranty.”
   (Found in IKO Asphalt Shingle Warranty PDF) Reddit+1Angi+1

3. Owens Corning – Installation Requirements

   “Materials must be protected during delivery and installation. Any damage from exposure or improper storage/handling is excluded from warranty coverage.”
   (Part of Owens Corning’s product warranty conditions) Reddit+4Owens Corning+4Brothers Services+4

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⚖️ Side-by-Side Comparison: Top Brands EXPOSED

We’ve built a clean, savage comparison chart of the top 10 shingle manufacturers. What they promise vs. what they actually protect. It's all in our downloadable report — no fluff, just facts.

📥 [Download the Truth Report (PDF)]

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🗣️ What the Experts Say

“Roofing warranties are a game of legal dodgeball — designed to look generous, but built to avoid paying.”
— Tim Carter, author of Roofing Ripoff

https://www.amazon.com/Roofing-Ripoff-Tim-Carter/dp/154264130X

 

“Don’t count on your warranty to save you. Most get denied, and the few that don’t barely cover anything.”
— Veteran Roofing Inspector (name redacted)

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✅ What R3VIVE Does Instead

We built our company on truth — and we do things differently:

• No corporate fine print. No nonsense.

• Nanotech spray rejuvenation adds 5–15 years to your roof.

• We show you your roof condition with video + photos.

• Every project funds recovery for men & women battling addiction.

We’re not salesmen — we’re truth tellers. And we’re here to protect your roof for real.

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🧠 Think Your Roof is Safe?

Don’t trust a piece of paper. Trust reality.

Schedule your Roof Truth Report:

• Full video + photo roof inspection

• Shingle condition analysis

• Straight answer on whether restoration is smart

• No pressure. Just truth.

📍 Utah-based. Mission-driven. Bullsh*t-free.

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