What is a workmanship warranty?

The contractor warranties the work of the installers—the workmanship. The manufacturer warranties the material against defects in manufacturing.

The two warranties cover the entire system.

Summit warrants all of the work it does for 10 full years after installation.

Summit selects only those manufacturers we know to provide quality products—products that come with warranties that provide adequate coverage for you. The manufacturer warranty varies somewhat according to the quality of product you select. We will fully discuss the manufacturer's warranty of the specific products you select.

Tip: Most problems of either workmanship or material show up very quickly. Therefore, the near-term warranty given by the contractor or manufacturer is more important than the warranty coverage during the later years of the warranty. The length of the warranty is less important than the intent and ability of the contractor to stand behind his warranty. Even if problems of workmanship arise after the workmanship warranty has lapsed, a reliable contractor usually will want to stand behind his work.