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I "Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice" 26 - PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, March 17, 1992 Check the In the past, when homeown- ers needed to replace the roof on their home, the main considera- tion was cost. The rest was left up to the roofing contractor. Yet as homeowners think more seriously about the exteri- or design of their homes, they are taking a more active role in the selection of roofing shingles. While color, style and protec- tion from the elements are ma- jor factors to consider, home- owners also need to take a close look at the kinds of shingle war- ranties being offered by roofing manufacturers today. Homeowners shop around for a washer or dryer with an out- standing guarantee, so should they look for roofing shingles that offer the best warranty for their money. But what kinds of warranties indicate a roofing manufacturers willingness to stand behind its products? Most roofing shingles today have warranties which carry a minimum duration of 20 years. However, warranties of 25 or 30 years offer greater protection. Furthermore, when a manu- facturer warrants a product, it usually means that if replace- ment costs are included, they are covered on a prorated basis. Therefore, the older the shin- gles when a defect occurs, the smaller the replacement cost that will be offered by the war- ranty. For example, if after 10 years, the shingles on your home have deteriorated prematurely be- cause of a manufacturing de- fect, the manufacturer will pay the homeowner only a percent- age of the replacement cost of the defective shingles {labor is not usually included}. This per- centage is calculated by deduct- Cetol DEK A New Superior Wood Finish For Your Deck -Its protective barrier repels water -Effectively penetrates and protects wood surfaces. PAINT & WALLPAPER 295 Ritson Rd. S., Oshawa 434-3939 CENTRAL A. OPPERS LTD. ing the value of the use of the shingles which the homeowner obtained during the first 10 years. Ifthe first time you have a mi- nor problem with your roofing shingles is 10 years after appli- cation, that's a pretty fair deal. However, if a manufacturing defect occurs only one or two years after application {or even six months after installation}, and the replacement cost is still prorated, the homeowner is Quality kitchen can give you a good return on investment Recent surveys have shown that your kitchen is the No. 1 area you should consider im- proving. A good quality kitchen could give you a return on your invest- ment by as much as 70 percent - 100 per cent if you're planning to sell your home in the future. Adding luxury items to your home is generally a poor invest- ment. It can resultin your home being priced above others in the neighborhood. So, instead of sinking your dollars into a swimming pool, putting them into a well de- signed kitchen can be one of the bestinvestments youcan make. article courtesy of WOODTECH ] mERMO If you have electric space heating, ask us about Ontario Hydro's Power Saver Window Incentive Program. Depending on your dwelling, you may qualify for a rebate. We install eligible products according to the Ontario Hydro Installation Guideline. BONNEVILLE WINDOWS AND DOORS * Quality Replacement and New Construction Windows Expert Custom Installation or Cash & Carry * 15 Years Experience Call us for a Free Estimate or Visit our Showroom 193 NORTH STREET, PORT PERRY, ONT. 989-4910 likely to argue that the warran- tyis unfair. In fact, the first three to five years after shingle application is the period in which manufac- turing defects are most likely to occur. Manufacturers should be willing to back their products 100 per cent for both materials and labor during this time. Most shingle manufacturers' warranties do not cover the la- bor costs incurred when install- ing new shingles, which can be a large part of the expense of re- roofing. Homeowners should look for products that offer 100 per cent coverage of the cost of materials and labor to repair or replace defective shingles during the first three to five years after in- stallation. This type of warran- ty is especially relevant at a time when an increasing num- ngle warranty cecsrecececsceceson Tgegeg® - c. e®eCplge, cee 0 gP elgg 0y8y0gy0, 'PLE LE) . ego Sg ber of homeowners are discover- ing that they need protection early on rather than 25 years af- ter their purchase, when they will most likely want to reroof anyway. 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