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Momentive offers three (3) types of warranties: Product, Product Plus, and Labor and Material.
Limited Product Warranties are available from Momentive for terms up to twenty (20) years for commercial or residential projects. The remedy under this warranty is to provide replacement product.
No fees. No inspection. Available through any commercial roofing contractor.
Product Plus Warranties are available from Momentive for a twenty five (25) year term for commercial projects installed by a pre-approved Authorized Applicator. The remedy under this warranty is to provide replacement coating and labor to install that replacement coating.
No fees. No inspection. A maintenance agreement with annual inspections is required.
If interested, contact us at roofwarranties@momentive.com and we will provide the forms to you.
Labor and Material Warranties are available from Momentive in ten (10), fifteen (15), and twenty (20) year terms for commercial projects installed by pre-approved Authorized Applicators. Remedies under this warranty include material and the labor needed to repair a leak.
Pre-approval, a fee and third-party inspection are required.
If interested, contact us at roofwarranties@momentive.com and we will provide the forms to you.
Complete roof coating e-learning modules
Complete application for the company to become an Authorized Applicator
Have at least 25,000 square feet of prior roof coating work evaluated
Submit copies of insurance
Sign agreement
No fees and no inspection
Fill out the Product Warranty Request form
Momentive will complete the warranty and return to you
Be an Authorized Applicator
No Fees and No Inspection
Fill out the Product Warranty Request form
Momentive will complete the warranty and return to you
Before the job begins:
Be sure to include warranty fees in your quote
Do adhesion tests on roof and document with photos or video
Complete all fields on Pre-Approval form including photos of adhesion tests and roof maps
Momentive will send an invoice for the warranty and confirmation that the job is acceptable. We will contact the inspector to pre-arrange for the inspection and get into their schedule.
When the job is complete
Send the Warranty Completion Submittal so we know the inspection can be done
Pay the warranty fees
Arrange with the inspector to be at the job when they are
Pass inspection
Momentive will share the inspection results with you. Fix any defects noted on the inspection.
Let us know that you're interested by enquiring below. You can also use the form to ask us any Roof Coating warranty related questions.
Inquire nowThe Contractor Accreditation Program (CAP) requires installer training and company evaluation for the ability to qualify for a “No Leak” warranty from Momentive Performance Materials (Momentive). New contractors will only be added in those geographic areas where Momentive determines that there is a need for additional applicators. The requirements are shown below.
Momentive determines that the territory needs additional Authorized Applicators
At least 1 person per company has completed GE Silicone training or equivalent combination of training and experience
Inspections of at least 25,000 sq. ft. of completed jobs with an rating of 5 or better (or qualify with prior GE Silicones work)
Company is in good standing with their supplier
Company has a good credit record
Company maintains insurance as required
Agreement between Contractor and Momentive
Get approval from GE Silicones Distributor
Have Distributor confirm territory need with Momentive Regional Account Manager
Complete CAP Application
Complete CAP Roof Coat training class as needed
Have prior work inspected
Confirm insurance
Complete agreement
10 year
15 year
20 year
25 year
Types of warranties available
Product
(for any installer) Labor & Material
(for Approved Applicators)
Product
(for any installer) Labor & Material
(for Approved Applicators)
Product
(for any installer) Labor & Material
(for Approved Applicators)
Product Plus (for Approved Applicators)
Minimum mils Dry (DFT)
21 dry mils
28 dry mils
36 dry mils
40 dry mils
Minimum mils Wet
24 wet mils
32 wet mils
40 wet mils
45 wet mils
Application Rates Theoretical (1)
1.5 gallons/SQ
2.0 gallons/SQ
2.5 gallons/SQ
2.8 gallons/SQ
Application Rates Practical (2)
2.0 gallons/SQ
2.5 gallons/SQ
3.0 gallons/SQ
3.4 gallons/SQ
Recoat applications - New coating
15 mils
20 mils
Not Available
Not Available
Recoat applications - Total DFT
30 mils minimum
35 mils
Not Available
Not Available
(1) Theoretical Application Rates to achieve minimum DFT.
(2) Practical Rates are higher to allow for surface texture and porosity, wind loss and material left in container, on rollers and/or spray equipment lines. Each roof and project will be different and the Practical rate increase will vary.
Substrate (3)(4)
Basecoat or cleaner
Asphaltic surfaces such as BUR or ModBit
Optional: Asphalt Bleed Blocker to prevent bleed through into light color coating. Apply at 1.5 gallons/sq. or square or 100 sq. ft.
Aged TPO, PVC, Hypalon®
Commercial biodegradeable cleaners (Simple Green or similar)
Metal
None
SPF
None
(3) Warranties are for GE Silicones coatings and do not include the substrate to which the coating is applied or for basecoats that are not GE Silicones products.
(4) Do not apply to:
a. Aluminized coatings
b. Ballasted single-ply membranes
c. Coal tar
Looking for documentation for any of our roof coating warranties? Download it here.
Product
Product Plus
Labor and Material
Warranty Term
10, 15, or 20 years
25 years
10, 15, or 20 years
Types of buildings available for
Any, residential or commercial
Commercial only (includes multi-family)
Commercial only (includes multi-family)
Contractors who can obtain this warranty
Any applicator
Authorized Applicators only
Authorized Applicators only
Fee
None
None
Yes, see schedule
What is covered
Product defects
Product defects
Product defects, leaks due to deterioration or workmanship during application
MPM Obligation
Replace product
Replace product and pay for installation
Repair leak
Dry Film Thickness
See chart
40 mils
See chart
Maintenance obligation
Regular roof maintenance
Contractor maintenance agreement required Retain documentation
Owner required to maintain roof
Contractor labor obligation period
None
5 years
2 years
Transferable?
No
Yes, $500 fee
Yes, $500
Owner obligations
Report claims on timely basis, Prove product defect, Maintain building
Report claims on timely basis, show product defect, Maintain building
Report claims on timely basis, Maintain building
Exceptions to coverage (refer to warranty document for complete language)
Lack of maintenance Standard industry exclusions such as: Damage from external factors, substrate failure, alterations, color changes
Lack of maintenance service by AA Standard industry exclusions such as: Damage from external factors, substrate failure, alterations, color changes
Lack of maintenance Standard industry exclusions such as: Damage from external factors, substrate failure, alterations, color changes