Warranty/Guarantee Comparisons
The purpose of this section is to outline the types of warranties available. The main warranties and guarantees are as follows:
Warranty on ZINCALUME® and COLORBOND®
Warranty on ZINCALUME® and COLORBOND®, which covers the performance of the base metal and the finish of the steel. In the case of COLORBOND, this warranty is for a maximum of 45 years, but is more likely to be between 20-25 years and is assessed by BlueScope Steel on a job-by-job basis. Once approved, this warranty is then issued by the manufacturer of the roofing profile. The BlueScope Steel Warranty conditions include: The paint finish must not be scratched, abraded or damaged in any way. Sheltered or areas unwashed by rain exposure must be washed down on a regular 6-month basis in accordance with BlueScope recommendations. There are a number of exclusions, such as damage caused by installation or subsequent to installation. If the perforation occurs due to natural weathering, the liability is limited to the replacement on a pro rata basis. The warranty only covers the replacement or repair cost of material, not labour.
Roofing warranty by manufacturer
The warranty provided by the manufacturer of the roofing profile which covers the performance and general specifications of the profile as per the published data. Roofing warranty on workmanship. The warranty given by the roof fixer on his workmanship, usually between 1-8 years and varies from state to state.
Roofing warranty on workmanship
The warranty given by the roof fixer on his workmanship, usually between 1-8 years and varies from state to state.
Fielders® 20-Year Watertight Installation Guarantee
The Fielders® 20 Year Watertight Installation Guarantee, which covers the workmanship of the roof fixer, guarantees that the roofing has been installed correctly and will not leak. The guarantee period is up to 20 years. Fielders®where the first to offer this type of guarantee in Australia, which is in line with overseas practice where manufacturers are directly involved with the installation of the product and oversee the workmanship of the subcontractor to ensure that it is up to standard.
All ZINCALUME® and COLORBOND® warranty information is available at http://warranties.bluescopesteel.com.au/