Roof treatment ads love a big number. Ten years. Fifteen. Twenty. It’s easy to read that number as a promise.
Don’t. The promise is whatever someone will put in writing. For the Bright Green Roof treatment we apply, that’s a five-year warranty that moves to the next owner if you sell. Here’s what it covers, what it doesn’t, and what to ask before you pay anyone, us included.
Bright Green Roof’s up to ten years, and five in writing
Two numbers come with this treatment, and they do different jobs.
- Up to ten years. That’s how long Bright Green Roof rates one application. It’s a rating, and the words “up to” matter. What your roof gets depends on the shape it’s in the day we treat it.
- Five years. That’s the warranty. Bright Green Roof’s FAQ describes a transferable 5-year warranty that the asphalt shingle will stay pliable and flexible.
Plan around the five. Be glad for anything past it.
What the warranty covers
Flexibility. Bright Green Roof’s FAQ describes the promise this way: the treated shingle stays pliable and flexible for five years. Pliable just means it bends. That’s the job the treatment does, and it’s the job the warranty backs. The exact wording is in the written terms, and you should see them before you pay.
It also transfers. Sell the house inside those five years and the warranty goes to the buyer. That’s something solid to hand over when the buyer’s inspector starts asking about the roof. Here’s more on selling your home with an older roof.
What it doesn’t cover
As Bright Green Roof describes it, this is a flexibility warranty. Read the written terms for what it leaves out. Based on what the treatment does, don’t expect it to cover these.
- A leak that was there before. The treatment won’t fix a leak, so a leaking roof needs a roofer first.
- Storm damage. Hail and wind damage are a question for your insurance company.
- Shingles that had already failed. Oil can’t save a shingle that’s cracked through or worn down to the mat, and it can’t replace one that’s missing.
That last one is why the assessment comes first. We don’t treat roofs the warranty can’t help. Our candidate checklist shows where we draw that line. The written terms are what count, so ask Chris for them before you pay.
Your shingle maker’s warranty is separate
Your shingles may still carry a warranty from the company that made them. People ask whether a treatment affects it. The honest answer is that it depends on the maker and the warranty you hold. Claims online run both ways, and the ones we’ve read don’t link to the shingle maker’s own document.
So read yours, or send Chris a photo of it and he’ll go through it with you. There’s more on our shingle warranty page: does roof rejuvenation void my shingle warranty.
The Straight Answer Promise is ours
The warranty comes from Bright Green Roof. The promise comes from us, and it’s simple. If your roof isn’t a candidate, Chris tells you so, free, with the photos. If it’s fine, he says it’s fine. That’s the Straight Answer Promise.
It isn’t a warranty, and it costs nothing. It just makes sure the warranty lands on the right roofs. A warranty only means something on a roof that should have been treated in the first place.
Get these in writing before you pay
- The warranty terms: how long, what’s covered and how the transfer works.
- The product name, so you can look it up.
- Your price per square foot, and the total.
- Before and after photos of every slope.
- Current insurance paperwork, before anyone climbs up.
Want to know if your roof qualifies? Book a free roof inspection, or call or text (281) 466-7436.
Common questions
Does the warranty go to the buyer if I sell my house?
Yes. Bright Green Roof describes it as transferable, so it moves with the house if you sell within the five years. Keep the warranty paperwork, the receipt and the before and after photos together in one folder. That’s what you hand your agent. Ask Chris to show you how the transfer works when he gives you the written terms.
Does the warranty cover leaks?
No. As Bright Green Roof describes it, the warranty is about the treated shingle staying pliable and flexible. A leak is a different problem. It’s usually flashing, a pipe boot, a nail or a missing shingle, and the treatment fixes none of those. If Chris sees a leak risk, he shows you in the photos. Then he tells you to see a roofer before anything else.
What if hail hits my roof after it’s treated?
Call your insurance company about storm damage. The Bright Green Roof warranty is about flexibility, not storms. A storm check after hail or high wind is part of the C&D Annual Roof Checkup. Chris photographs every slope, so you have pictures you can share with your insurer. If you’re not on the checkup, call anyway and ask him to take a look.
Can I read the warranty before I pay?
You should. Ask Chris for the written terms at the assessment, before any money changes hands. Check how long it runs, what it covers and how the transfer works. If a line isn’t clear, ask him what it means in plain words. That’s a fair thing to ask of any company, and we’d rather you asked.