A system warranty covers both labor and materials for 10, 15, or 20 years. It is only available when your roof is installed by a contractor who holds active certification with the manufacturer. CES Commercial Roofing is certified with 14+ manufacturers and provides system warranties on commercial roofing projects across Florida, from Tampa to Orlando and beyond.
System warranties are issued by the manufacturer of the roofing products, but they only become available when the installation is performed by a contractor who holds active certification with that specific manufacturer. The certification means the contractor’s crews have been trained and approved by the manufacturer to install their products to the manufacturer’s exact specifications.
Covers the entire installed roofing system, not just product defects. If anything fails within the warranty term, the manufacturer stands behind the full repair.
Warranty length is matched to the system and the property owner’s goals. Available on new installations and coating restorations.
Only contractors with active manufacturer certification can activate these warranties. Non-certified contractors can only offer material-only coverage.
System warranties stay with the property, not the original owner. This adds documented value in any sale or transfer of the building.
A material-only warranty covers product defects but not installation failures. System warranties close that gap by covering the entire roof assembly, including labor. If a seam fails due to improper installation, a material warranty provides nothing.
Manufacturer certification means the crews installing your roof have been trained and tested by the company that made the products. This reduces the risk of installation errors that void coverage down the road.
A 20-year system warranty backed by the manufacturer means decades of protection. If an issue arises, the full repair cost is covered rather than capped by a material-only limit.
You can confirm any contractor’s manufacturer certifications directly with the manufacturer before signing a contract. CES Commercial Roofing encourages property owners to take this step.
A material warranty covers only manufacturing defects in the roofing products themselves. If a membrane tears due to a defect in the material, the manufacturer will replace the product. However, a material warranty does not cover installation issues, labor, or the performance of the overall roofing system. A system warranty covers the entire installed roof, including both materials and labor. If anything fails within the warranty period, the manufacturer covers the full cost of the repair. System warranties are only available when the roof is installed by a manufacturer-certified contractor.
Ask the contractor which manufacturers they are certified with, then contact those manufacturers directly to confirm. CES Commercial Roofing holds active certifications with 14+ manufacturers, including GAF (Certified Contractor with System Plus warranty authority), Polyglass, Tropical Roofing Products, Henry, Carlisle, NCFI, and Sherwin Williams. CES encourages every commercial property owner to verify certifications before signing a contract with any roofing company.
System warranties are available on all major commercial roofing systems when installed by a certified contractor. This includes TPO, modified bitumen, metal roofing, SPF (Spray Polyurethane Foam), and silicone coating restorations. Warranty terms of 10, 15, or 20 years are available depending on the system. SPF systems are also eligible for the Manufacturer Lifetime Renewable Leak-Proof Warranty and the Category 5 Hurricane Warranty.
CES Commercial Roofing provides direct coverage for the first two years under its “10 and 2” internal warranty. If a leak occurs during the first two years due to workmanship or materials, CES fixes it at no charge. After year two, the manufacturer assumes responsibility for the remainder of the warranty term. For the property owner, this means there is always a clear party responsible for addressing issues throughout the entire warranty period.
Yes. Silicone coating restorations performed by a manufacturer-certified contractor are eligible for the same system warranty terms (10, 15, or 20 years) as a full roof replacement. This is one of the reasons coating restorations are so cost-effective: you receive equivalent warranty protection at a significantly lower investment. Coating restorations may also qualify for Section 179 tax deductions as a repair expense. Consult your tax advisor for specific guidance.
Yes. Most manufacturer system warranties require annual maintenance as a condition of the warranty. If annual maintenance is not performed, the warranty can be voided. CES Commercial Roofing’s maintenance visits include power washing, debris cleanup, patching, and a full inspection with photos and a written report. After each visit, the customer receives a certificate confirming their warranty remains valid.
CES Commercial Roofing provides free, no-obligation roof evaluations for commercial properties across Florida. Call today or request an evaluation online.
