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Posted by Paul on October 13, 2006, 2:01 pm
Thanks veriy much Don. Looks like I am excluded because of the transfer
clause in the warrenty. Certainteed my ass.
IGot2P wrote:
> Paul wrote:
>
> > Hi, I posted this topic some time ago & received invaluable advice that
> >
> > I may be eligible for a roofing claim. So - finally got out the ladder
> > & hoped that something would be printed on the back of one of the
> > shingles, however, nothing is printed there.
> >
> > Checking http://tinyurl.com/nl93v, I see the process is to send
> > unfolded shingles to the company to them to see if you're eligible. Can
> >
> > do, but it's a bit of a fishing expidition, perhaps my shingles weren't
> >
> > even made by them & I'm throwing good money after bad.
> >
> >
> > Is there any way to tell, even make an educated guess?
> >
> >
> > Also, I am open to green idea's like shingles-made-from-tires, or even
> > photo-electric shingles. Let the url's fly! Thanks in advance. Paul
>
> I am familiar with the Certainteed claim process as I have been through
> it twice. First of all, "Certainteed" is ALMOST always printed
> (embossed) on the back of the shingle but there are EXCEPTIONS,
> especially on the Hearthstead brand that they made.
>
> I really don't know of a sure way to determine the manufacturer if it is
> not marked on the shingle. If by chance your shingles are "4 tab"
> shingles they were definitely made by Certainteed because to the best of
> my knowledge no other company made a "4 tab" shingle.
>
> Also, even if they are Certainteed and you are not the original
> purchaser of the shingle you must report the defect within two years
> after you purchased the home for the warranty to be valid.
>
> Don
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