Not the homeowner. No transfer fee, no pro-rating, no fine-print surprises. Here’s exactly what you’re getting from Ideal Roofing — and how it compares to what most asphalt warranties actually deliver after year fifteen.
Not all warranties are equal. A fifty-year warranty that’s pro-rated, non-transferable, or loaded with exclusions isn’t protecting you — it’s protecting the manufacturer.
The warranties on our Ideal Roofing products are straightforward: they’re dwelling-tied (transfer automatically with the home), non-prorated (full coverage for the full term), and backed by coil traceability — every panel can be traced back to the exact production run.
Dwelling-tied transfer
Warranty follows the home, not the owner. Sells with the property automatically — no paperwork, no fee.
Non-prorated coverage
Full warranty value for the entire term. No declining coverage as the roof ages.
Coil traceability
Every panel is traceable to its production coil. If there's ever a defect, the exact batch is identifiable.
PVDF fade guarantee
Kynar 500 coatings are mill-warranted for colour retention — approximately 500 fade units over 30 years.
Canadian manufacturer
Ideal Roofing is fourth-generation Canadian (est. 1929). Backed by a company that isn't going anywhere.
Workmanship warranty
Separate installation warranty from Select Metal Roofing covers labour, flashing, and fastener work.
The fine print is where the daylight is. Six lines that matter for your wallet:
| Feature | Metal · Ideal Roofing | Asphalt · typical |
|---|---|---|
| Warranty term | 40–50 years | 15–30 years |
| Transferable? | Yes — dwelling-tied, no fee | Often non-transferable or fee required |
| Pro-rated? | No — full coverage entire term | Usually pro-rated after 5–10 years |
| Fade coverage | Mill-warranted (PVDF ~500 units / 30 yr) | Limited or none |
| Realistic lifespan | 40–70 years | 15–20 years |
| Re-roofing needed? | Once — the last roof you need | 2–3 times over the same period |
Not all coatings deliver the same long-term colour retention. Mill data over thirty years tells the story:
Lower fade units = better colour retention. PVDF Kynar 500 (Wakefield Bridge & Heritage) delivers roughly 45% less fading than textured coatings (Junior H-F & Ameri-Cana) over the same period. Both are mill-warranted; PVDF buys premium colour stability.
What separates a real warranty from a marketing line:
Read the warranty document, not the sales sheet. Ask for the actual PDF before signing. A clean warranty fits on two pages. If a contractor can’t produce one, that’s the answer.
No pro-rating. No transfer fee. The warranty stays with the house — Colum picks up the phone.