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GUARANTEE PROGRAM GENERAL INSPECTIONS GAF offers roof guarantees for a fee for all roofing tem GAF will inspect only those roofs where a guarantee is to be issued or specifications published in this Manual when instZed by GAF where special inspection services have been agreed to be purchased Factory-Certified Low-Slope Roofing Contractors in accordance prior to the start of the roof construction and the current charge for with the terms and conditions set forth in this Manual,and the the guarantee or inspection services has been paid.If an inspection procedures for obtaining a guarantee are followed. is requested and the job is not ready or the owner's representative All gguaranteed roofing systems must be flashed in accordance with is not available when GAF arrives onsite,GAF reserves the right to published GAF flashing requirements and details.All GAF insulation, charge for such visit. fasteners,pre-flashed details expansion joint covers,cements, GAF reserves the right to waive inspection of guaranteed roofs when, coatings,and accessory prodlucts as job appropriate are required for in its opinion,inspection is not necessary. In such cases,the owner guarantees unless otherwise approved in writing by a Field Services or designer may request a special inspection for which an additional Manager or Director prior to installation. charge may be made. GAF will be the sole judge as to whether or not a roofing guarantee Any inspections made by GAF are for its sole use onll,and do will be issued to cover any proposed or completed roof.The not constitute a waiver of any of the terms and conditions of the issuance of a guarantee and its effectiveness or the continued guarantee. liability thereunder is contingent upon payment of GAF's guarantee Should a GAF Field Services Representative observe conditions on fee and payment in full to the roofing contractor and materials the job site that do not conform to the requirements of this Manual suppliers. or standard good roofing practices,such conditions will be brought GAF has no obligation to issue a roofing guarantee on any roof.Any to the attention of the roofing contractor.GAF,at its sole discretion, inspection prior to issuance is solely for the benefit of GAF and does has the right to require corrective action as it deems necessary not constitute a waiver or modifiction of any terms or conditions to conform to the requirements of this Manual and its standard in the guarantee.In the event that a roof system does not conform requirements for theissuance of the GAF roofing system guarantee. to GAF's standards and a guarantee is not issued,no portion of the guarantee fee is refundable. GAF will not accept Notices of Award of Contract that indicate SPECIAL CONDITIONS that the owner or architect has the option to accept or reject the A arantee will not be issued to cover less than the entire roof area guarantee upon completion of the roof. of a�single building. Specifications not listed in this Manual may also be eligible for GAF GAF will not issue a roofing system guarantee for the guarantees.For further information on guarantee requirements and following without prior written approval from the Field for approval of modifications to published specifications,consult Services Manager or Director: with GAF at 800-766-3411. ®Over any surface or deck not covered in this Manual GAF is not responsible for consequential damages under any •Over a cold/freezer storage building,unless a ventilated plenum circumstances.Building owners may make reasonable and isolates the cold/freezer storage area from the roofing system customary temporary repairs at their own expense to minimize and substrate damage to the building or its contents in an emergency. A GAF guarantee may be cancelled subsequently by GAF for violation ®On storage silos,heated tanks,or domed structures of its terms and conditions. •On structures having conduit or piping between the roof deck and roofing membrane,unless the conduit or piping is installed GAF guarantees may be eligible for GAF WeIlRoof°guarantee in channels below the top deck surface extension.Consult with GAF at 800-766-3411 for eligibility requirements. •On roofs that have an inadequate number and spacing of expansion joints or curbs GAF CERTIFIED CONTRACTOR PROGRAM !On systems constructed with insulation not approved by GAF GAF does not install roofing systems.GAF does not own roof ®On any structure where there is limited or no access to the roof contracting companies or have any interest in companies installing •On a roof designed for or used as a water-insulated or spray roof roofing systems.Accor-i GAF shall not be responsible for any •On promenade or parking roofs roofing contractor' as workmanship except as specifically covered under the terms and conditions of the GAF roofing guarantee issued •For any structure where high-heat or humidity conditions exist for a particular project. such as but not limited to,breweries,creameries,laundries, The term"GAF Facto Certified Low-Slope Roofing Contractor" textile mills,pulp and paper plants,swimming pools,shower Factory-Certified P g rooms,and canneries only identifies a contractor eligible to apply for a GAF roofing guarantee and is not intended to convey any other meaning.GAF •When roofing over an existing roof system that contains Factory-Certified Low-Slope Roofing Contractors are not employees, moisture,that is not fully adhered to the substrate or roof deck, agents,or representatives of GAF. and/or provides an improperly prepared surface GAF will issue a roofing system guarantee only for roofs applied by a ®On plywood/OSB decks not conforming to APA requirements GAF Factory-Certified Low-Slope Roof Contractor.The responsibility ®On roofs containing sprayed-in-place polyurethane foam for proper application of the roof lies with the Factory-Certified Low-Slope Roofing Contractor alone.It is the responsibility of •Any unusual condition not specifically approved by GAF the building owner and his designated representatives to enforce ®On an high-temperature condition that allows the roof compliance with specifications and good workmanship practices, membrane temperature to exceed 160°F(71°C);or 195°F and such enforcement is not an obligation of GAF. (90°C)for EverGuard Extreme°roofing systems 5