5 years standard
Included with a qualifying SOS roof under the final written roofing agreement.
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THE COASTAL SHIELD CERTIFIED ROOF RECORDBuilt for the Long Haul.
Built for the Long Haul.
Documented for the years ahead.
Every qualifying SOS roof begins with a five-year standard workmanship warranty under the final written roofing agreement.
An active eligible Coastal Shield Home Maintenance Plan, required annual reviews and continuous compliance may add up to 20 additional years of SOS workmanship coverage - for up to 25 years total. Manufacturer material protection is separate and may provide up to 50 years under the manufacturer’s written terms.
Certification, warranty terms, extensions and eligibility are subject to the applicable final written documents.THE PROMISE
A 50-Year Roofing Product Shouldn’t Feel Disposable at Year 15.
Florida homeowners often face increased insurance scrutiny as roofs age. SOS takes a longer view by helping maintain a documented history of inspections, maintenance, photographs and warranty information.
That record does not guarantee insurance coverage or renewal. It gives you better information to discuss with your insurer, agent or authorized inspector as the roof gets older. The Coastal Shield Certified designation is an SOS roof-system and maintenance record—not a government certification, FORTIFIED designation or insurance product.
Up to 20 additional years
Available only with continuous eligible plan participation, required annual reviews and compliance with the written terms.
1 year standard
Extended construction options may be available for qualifying projects. Ask your SOS sales professional for the written options.
FOUR LAYERS OF PROTECTION
The Coastal Shield plan is built from distinct pieces.
A product warranty, workmanship coverage, maintenance documentation and any third-party backing are not interchangeable. Your final written documents control.
Up to 50 Years of Manufacturer Material Protection
Manufacturer protection for qualifying product defects or premature material failures, subject to the product-specific written warranty, registration requirements, exclusions and coverage limits.
5 Years Standard + Up to 20 Additional Years
A qualifying SOS roof includes a five-year standard workmanship warranty. Continuous eligible Coastal Shield maintenance-plan participation and required annual reviews may add up to 20 additional years, for up to 25 years total under the written terms.
Active Maintenance + Documentation
Annual reviews, maintenance records and completed requirements help keep the Coastal Shield roof-system record current. The final written documents control eligibility and scope.
Third-Party Options Only When Written
Third-party-backed options are not included unless specifically identified in final written warranty documents. The provider, scope, limits and conditions must be identified there.
The potential 25-year SOS workmanship total includes the standard written term plus a possible maintenance-plan extension. The standard term, extension, exclusions and eligibility are governed by the final written documents.
EXAMPLE HOMEOWNER RECORD
A certification record designed to stay with the property.
This is a sample display of the kind of record a homeowner may receive when an eligible Coastal Shield Roofing System is installed and maintained. Actual certificates, IDs, terms and coverage depend on the project documents.
SAMPLE
SOS CONSTRUCTION & ROOFING
COASTAL SHIELD CERTIFIED
Roof System & Maintenance Record
SAMPLE RECORD · NOT AN ISSUED WARRANTY
HOMEOWNER / PROPERTY OWNERSample homeowner
PROPERTYSample property · Northwest Florida
CERTIFICATION DATEExample only
RECORD IDCS-SAMPLE-0000
Potential SOS workmanship coverage: up to 25 years total when the written warranty and maintenance-plan requirements are satisfied. Longer options may be available for qualifying properties or projects.
This sample is for illustration only. It is not proof of coverage, a warranty contract, an insurance policy, a government certification or a FORTIFIED designation. The final written documents control.
LONG-TERM ROOF CARE
Install it correctly. Document it properly. Maintain it over time.
Our goal is simple: help protect the investment for decades—not just until the job is finished. When included in the plan, the roof record may bring together:
- Installation date, manufacturer and selected product
- Product registration and applicable written warranty
- Permit, inspection and project closeout information
- Installation photographs and roof-system details
- Scheduled inspection and maintenance notes
- Repair history, condition notes and remaining useful life where applicable
ONE ORGANIZED HISTORYRoof system + condition + next stepUseful when maintenance decisions, ownership changes or future insurance questions arrive.
WHEN THE ROOF AGES
Age should start a conversation—not end one.
As roofs age, insurers may ask for more condition information or an inspection. Under applicable Florida law, certain homeowners with roofs at least 15 years old may be able to provide an inspection by an authorized inspector rather than replace the roof solely because of age. Requirements, policy language and underwriting decisions vary.
Review Florida Statutes § 627.7011 ↗SOS does not guarantee coverage, renewal, premium savings, an insurer’s acceptance of a document or a roof’s remaining useful life. Ask your insurer or licensed agent what your policy requires.
IMPORTANT BOUNDARY
A roofing warranty is not homeowners insurance.
The SOS workmanship warranty addresses qualifying installation-related obligations under its written terms. It does not replace property insurance or promise payment for casualty losses.
Hurricanes + named stormsWind + tornadoesHail + lightningFire + floodingFalling trees or objectsVandalism + other casualty
For insurance coverage, claim decisions or policy interpretation, speak with your insurer, a licensed public adjuster or an attorney.
KEEPING THE PROTECTION ACTIVE
Good roof care is part of the long-term plan.
Follow the written warranty requirements. These practical habits help preserve the roof record and give problems less time to grow.
Inspect on schedule
Keep the roof condition documented before small issues become large ones.
Keep water moving
Maintain gutters, downspouts, drainage paths and roof-to-ground flow.
Address storm damage promptly
Notify SOS after wind, hail, fallen limbs, impact or other events.
Protect the roof system
Avoid unapproved modifications or third-party work that may affect the written coverage.
Unrelated third-party damage, storms, structural movement, neglect, improper modifications and other exclusions may not qualify for workmanship coverage. Review your written warranty for the complete terms.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Clear answers before you choose a roof system.
Does every roof receive the same warranty?+
No. Manufacturer warranty terms, SOS workmanship coverage, eligibility, inspection requirements and available options depend on the roof covering, products, installation scope and final written warranty documents.
Is SOS workmanship coverage homeowners insurance?+
No. A workmanship warranty is not homeowners insurance and does not replace property coverage for hurricanes, named storms, wind, tornadoes, hail, fire, lightning, flooding, falling trees or objects, vandalism or other casualty losses.
What does third-party backing mean?+
Third-party-backed options are not included unless specifically identified in final written warranty documents. Those documents must identify the provider, covered obligations, limits and conditions.
What happens when my roof reaches year 15?+
For a roof at least 15 years old, Florida law may allow a homeowner to provide an inspection from an authorized inspector approved by the insurer before replacement is required solely because of roof age. The inspection is generally obtained at the homeowner’s expense. Other underwriting, condition, policy or eligibility requirements may still apply, and SOS cannot guarantee coverage, renewal, premium savings or insurer acceptance.
Can the warranty transfer to a new homeowner?+
Some manufacturer or workmanship warranties may be transferable when the written terms allow it. Transfer deadlines, fees, notice requirements and eligibility vary, so review the applicable documents before a sale or transfer.
How does the maintenance plan extend workmanship coverage?+
The standard SOS workmanship warranty is 5 years. An active qualifying Coastal Shield Home Maintenance Plan may add 20 additional years of SOS workmanship coverage, for up to 25 years total under the applicable written terms. Longer options may be available for qualifying properties or projects.
What warranty applies to SOS construction work?+
SOS construction work includes a standard one-year workmanship warranty under the final written construction agreement. Extended construction-workmanship options may be available for qualifying projects; ask your sales professional for the available term, scope, exclusions and price in writing.
How do I keep the protection active?+
Follow the written inspection and maintenance requirements, keep drainage working, address storm or impact damage promptly, notify SOS when a concern appears, and avoid unapproved modifications or repairs that may affect the roof system.
START WITH A ROOF INSPECTION
Ask what your property may qualify for.
We can talk through the roof products, manufacturer coverage, SOS workmanship options, available third-party backing, maintenance requirements, transfer questions and the documentation you want to keep.
Prefer to talk? Call (850) 598-4891This page is marketing and general educational information only. The applicable manufacturer warranty and final SOS written warranty agreement control. Manufacturer coverage is provided solely by the manufacturer. SOS workmanship coverage applies only to qualifying installation conditions described in the written SOS warranty. Standard SOS workmanship coverage is 5 years; an additional 20-year maintenance-plan extension, for up to 25 years total, applies only when specifically included in final written terms. Longer options may be available only for qualifying properties or projects and must be documented in writing. The Coastal Shield Certified designation is an SOS internal roof-system and maintenance record, not a government certification, FORTIFIED designation or insurance product. Third-party-backed protection applies only when specifically identified in final documents and approved by the applicable provider. Terms, exclusions, inspection requirements, transferability, limits, eligibility and availability vary by roofing system and may change.
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