General Index - National Roofing Contractors Association

Roof Membrane Warranties (Built-Up, Modified Bitumen, and Single-Ply)1. Identity of issuing entityFirestone Building Products Company,division of Bridgestone/Firestone, Inc.Firestone Building Products Company,division of Bridgestone/Firestone, Inc.Flex Membrane International2. Title, original publication date, andidentifying symbol, if any3. Product, specification, or systemcovered"Manufacturer's Insulation Warranty"; 4/96 - Item #953S-01 Firestone Roofing Membrane Limited Warranty; December 1996;12/96Item #812R (Replaces 8/94)-01ΑWarranty≅; July 1990Firestone ISO 95+ insulation Firestone Rubbergard EPDM, Firestone Ultra Ply 78+ Flex FB Elvaloy, Flex MF/R Elvaloy, Flex MF/R 50, FlexMF/R 60, Flex MF/R 70, Flex MF/R 80, Flex FB 1004. Scope of coverage Material only; Firestone warrants that when used under aFirestone-manufactured roofing membrane, the FirestoneISO 95+ will not warp, bow, or destablize to the point ofcausing a roof leak as a result of any manufacturing defectin the ISO 95+. This warranty is only effective when issuedwith a Firestone Standard or Red Shield System warranty.Material only; Firestone warrants that it will provide replacementmembrane materials sufficient to replace any area of Firestone roofingmembrane that leaks as a result of ordinary exposure to the elements orany manufacturing defect in the membrane. Warranty does not coverflashings, seams, adhesives, sealants, coatings, or workmanship.Material and workmanship; Flex warrants againstleakage caused by defects in Flex materials orworkmanship in the application of Flex's material.5. Length of coverage 10, 15, or 20 years [firestone indicates term of insulationwarranty cannot exceed that of the standard or Red SheildTerm.]15 years: Firestone Ultra Ply 78+; 20 years: Firestone EPDM 5, 10, or 15 years6. Nature of remedy Firestone shall provide the owner with free Firestone 95+and Firestone roofing membrane materials and shall repairthe affected roof area.The owner's sole and exclusive remedy and Firestone's liability shall belimited to the repair of the leak.8. Notification requirements None stated. Firestone's repair obligations over the life of the warranty are limited tothe original cost of the membrane installation.8. Notification requirements Written notification within 30 days of the discovery of anyevent leading to a claim.9. Exclusive or additional remedyThe warranty is the owner's sole and exclusive remedyagainst Firestone; the warranty supersedes and is in lieu ofall other warranties or guarantees; Firestone shall not beliable for any damages that are based on negligence,breach of warranty, strict liability, or any other theory, otherthan the limited liability set forth in the warranty; excludesUCC warranties.Written notification within 30 days of any occurrence of a leak.The warranty is owner's sole and exclusive remedy against Firestone;warranty supersedes and is in lieu of all other warranties or guarantees;excludes UCC warranties.Flex's sole obligation shall be to repair any leaks in theroof caused by defects in Flex materials or workmanshipof the roofing contractor in the application of Flex'smaterial.None stated.Written notification to Flex Membrane International,Bethlehem Drive, Morgantown, PA 19543, by registeredmail within 30 days of discovery of any defect in FlexmaterialWarranty supersedes and is in lieu of any and all otherexpress warranties that conflict with the terms andconditions stated in the warranty.10. Inclusion of consequentialdamages11. Determination of warrantyapplicability12. Specific exclusions from coverage(see item 12 in Introduction)No No NoFirestone's determination Firestone's determination Flex's judgement1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 10, 12, 13, 18, 22. The warranty alsospecifically excludes damages caused by atomic radiation,insects, or animals.1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 10, 12, 17, 18, 22. The warranty also specificallyexcludes damages caused by atomic radiation, insects, or animals, andSpecific Condition H.1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 1613. Wind coverage/exclusionsThe warranty excludes winds, hurricanes, and tornadoes.Firestone indicates that there is no coverage for damagescaused by wind.The warranty excludes winds, hurricanes, and tornadoes. Firestoneindicates that there is no coverage for damage caused by wind.Warranty excludes hurricanes and tornadoes. Flexindicates that warranty covers wind speeds up to 60 mph.14. Specific conditions to makewarranty ineffective or null andvoid (see item 14 in Introduction)J M, S (See Special Features/Conditions.) B, C, F, G, H15. Cost to obtain None $200 5 years: None; 10 years: $5.00/square;15 years:$8.00/square16. Minimum chargeNone $200 5 years: None; 10 years: $375;15 years: $60017. Ineligible structure or building useSingle-family residence, patio, plaza deck, roofs outside of Single-family residence, patio, plaza deck, roofs outside of U.S. andU.S. and Canada.Canada.None604