Making Products Last: A Review of Metal Panel Warranties
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There is no blanket approach to warranties for metal panel roofing. It is a misconception that the standard warranty holds the manufacturer responsible for defects in installation. This course discusses three types of warranties typically seen in metal roof design specifications; in order to show how warranties work, what is covered, and what is excluded, some of the key issues associated with the installation of metal panel roofing are presented.
Upon completion of this course, the Learner should be able to:
- Describe Galvalume® metal panels and paint finishes for metal, and compare the variances within the industry for Galvalume® and paint warranties.
- Examine the two main types of weathertightness warranties by explaining how they have evolved within the industry and how they differ.
- Recognize the roles of responsibility for the architect, roofing contractor, and roofing manufacturer under the terms and conditions of a weathertightness warranty.
- Discern the best weathertightness warranty for a specific metal panel roofing project.
Approximately 1 hour. Delivered online, at your own pace.
Presented by Ken Buchinger on behalf of MBCI. View the Privacy Policy .
Presenter Information
Name: Ken Buchinger
Title: Senior Field Technician, MBCI
Background: Prior to joining the company in 1988, Ken Buchinger erected metal buildings, architectural roofing systems, and structural steel for 13 years. Buchinger is the Senior Field Technician for MBCI and has also held other roles including Vice President of Corporate warranties and General Manager of MBCI Technical Services for Houston based NCI Building Systems. Buchinger has been with the company for 30 years and is responsible for product testing, improvements, and development of new products and creating/updating all the panel installation manuals. Buchinger is also in charge of the warranty department. He is actively involved in several trade associations and has written numerous articles for various trade magazines and gives presentations for various organizations.
