Here, Dr. Peter Barker, Product Development Manager, Building Envelope at Tata Steel discusses the importance of taking a closer look at the details of building material warranties, especially those relating to the building envelope.
A warranty is an influential factor when deciding between two products. Providing reassurances of quality, lifespan and value, a warranty offers a safety net should the product encounter difficulties during its lifetime.
However, in the unlikely and unfortunate event that a product fails – will it be covered for repair or placement?
For most building owners, discovering whether the products used for their cladding will be rectified within the parameters of the guarantee is a timeconsuming and laborious task.
This often involves navigating the supply chain, from contractor to contractor, right back to the manufacturer of the product, to determine the outcome.
For pre-finished steel products, this can be especially frustrating if during the lifespan of the installed product a single maintenance check or inspection is missed, resulting in the guarantee being invalidated. In addition, it may be that not all features are included, such as cut edges.
It’s therefore important to delve deeper into the detail of a warranty when investing in a significant warehouse cladding refurbishment or new build project.
Warranties offered to the building owner, such as Tata Steel’s Confidex® Guarantee, present fundamental advantages over alternatives. Creating a contractual relationship between Tata Steel and the building owner, a unique protection is offered for Tata Steel’s Colorcoat Prisma® and Colorcoat HPS200 Ultra® pre-finished steel.
Requiring no maintenance and inspection to remain valid, the guarantee removes the need to go onto the roof of a property, reducing maintenance costs and improving safety. Furthermore, the Confidex Guarantee ensures full rectification in an unlikely event of a failure, including cut edges, which are covered for the duration of the warranty.
The Confidex Guarantee offers building owners peace of mind for up to 40 years and provides the most comprehensive protection for pre-finished steel roofing and cladding products.
With a simple online registration process following installation, the guarantee is easily transferred should building ownership change and is supported with a dedicated service team.
Building material warranties offer building owners reassurance of the product’s quality, lifespan and performance. By delving into the detail of a warranty and choosing solutions supported by comprehensive, market-leading guarantees, building owners can enjoy complete peace of mind.
TATA STEEL
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