Frequently Asked Questions About
Berridge Watertightness Warranty Projects:
QUESTIONS:
What do I need to do to get a watertightness warranty from Berridge?
What do I need to submit to Berridge for a watertightness warranty project?
What is Berridge looking for in a shop drawing submittal from the roofer/contractor?
How is the review of the roofer/contractor shop drawings performed?
What details are warrantable by Berridge for a watertightness warranty?
What if I have a detail not listed in the Berridge Typical Installation details?
Where can I obtain a Berridge watertightness warranty application form?
Does Berridge have a roofer/contractor certification program?
Is the vinyl weatherseal required for a watertightness warranty?
What underlayment materials are approved by Berridge for a watertightness warranty?
What caulks are approved by Berridge for a watertightness warranty?
What is the minimum slope requirement for a Berridge watertightness warranty?
Why are 2 clips required at the end of the panel for the Cee-Lock panel?
What clip spacing do I need to use for the Berridge Tee-Panel or Cee-Lock panel systems?
Does Berridge perform engineering?
ANSWERS:
What do I need to do to get a watertightness warranty from Berridge?
1. A: The following link is the
procedures involved to receive a Berridge watertightness warranty.
(click here to link to watertightness warranty procedure flowchart)
What do I need to submit to Berridge for a watertightness warranty project?
2. A: Berridge
will need from the roofer/contractor: Architectural Plans pertaining to the
roofing, Architectural Specifications pertaining to the roofing, a completed
watertightness warranty application form, (2) sets of shop drawings, installer
standard 2 year roof warranty, and job reference list of a minimum of 10
projects. (The credit department will require current financial statements
for watertightness warranty approval. Submit current financial statement at the
earliest opportunity as not to delay watertightness warranty approval)
What is Berridge looking for in a shop drawing submittal from the
roofer/contractor?
3. A: Berridge must have a roof
plan of the project, with each detail called out on the roof plan, along with
each of the details pertaining to the roof plan. The shop drawings may be hand
drawn or done in AutoCAD. A shop drawing checklist stating requirements is
available on the Berridge website (click
here to link to shop drawing procedure)
How
is the review of the roofer/contractor shop drawings performed?
4. A: All submitted shop
drawings are reviewed based on the Berridge Typical Installation details. These
details are available on the Berridge website. (click here to
go to the CADD details page)
What details are warrantable by Berridge for a watertightness warranty?
5. A: Berridge will warrant any of the Typical Installation details posted on
the website. (click here to link to the CADD & Typical
Details page of the Berridge website-- scroll to locate the desired product
)
What if I have a detail not listed in the Berridge Typical Installation details?
6. A: The roofer/contractor
must submit the detail in question to Berridge for approval, in which Berridge
will respond in writing back to the roofer/contractor with a decision.
Does Berridge offer
manufacturer’s shop drawings?
7. A: Yes, Berridge does offer
manufacturer’s shop drawings. This service is provided for a fee. This fee is
based on the complexity of the project. Contact the Berridge Watertightness
Warranty Department for more information.
Where can I obtain a Berridge watertightness warranty application form?
8. A: Berridge watertightness
warranty application forms may be obtained from the Berridge website at (click
here to link the Berridge Watertightness Warranty Application)
Does
Berridge perform watertightness warranty inspections?
9. A: Yes, typically two
watertightness warranty inspections are performed on each watertightness
warranty project. An inspection checklist stating requirements is available on
the Berridge website (click
here to link to the Watertightness Warranty Inspection Checklist)
How do I set up
a watertightness warranty inspection?
10. A: Upon approval of the
project for a watertightness warranty, contact information for the inspector
will be provided. The inspector will need to be contacted at least two weeks in
advance of the requested inspection.
Does
Berridge have a roofer/contractor certification program?
11. A: Yes, Berridge does
provide a certification program. Information for this program may be obtained
from the Berridge website at (click
here to link to the Berridge Roof Installation Training Program page)
What warranty
durations are offered By Berridge?
12. A: Berridge warranty
durations range from 2 years, 5 years, 10 years, 15 years, and 20 years, and a
20 year Full System Warranty (also referred to as "NDL").
What does a
Berridge watertightness warranty cover?
13. A: Berridge watertightness
warranties cover the materials provided by Berridge, and the installation of
those materials.
What roof panel systems are warranted?
14. A: The Berridge Tee-Panel,
Curved Tee-Panel, Cee-Lock, Zee-Lock, Curved Zee-Lock, Double Lock Zee-Lock,
Batten Seam Panel, and Spanish Tile systems.
What wall panel systems are warranted?
15. A: The Berridge FW-12 panel
system, with the addition of a continuous bead of caulk in the female leg of the
panel, with an ice & water shield product applied over a solid sheathing.
Is
the vinyl weatherseal required for a watertightness warranty?
16. A: Yes, the vinyl
weatherseal is required.
What panel systems
require the vinyl weatherseal?
17. A: The Berridge Tee-Panel,
Curved Tee-Panel, Cee-Lock, Zee-Lock, and Curved Zee-Lock panel systems require
the vinyl weatherseal. Note, the Berridge Double Lock Zee-Lock and Zee-Lock
with Batten do not require the vinyl weatherseal.
What panel
systems require the use of the continuous rib?
18. A: The Berridge Zee-Lock,
Cee-Lock, and Double Lock Zee-Lock panel systems require the use of the
continuous rib.
What underlayment materials are approved by Berridge for a watertightness
warranty?
19. A: Underlayment materials
approved by Berridge for a watertightness warranty include – Grace Ice &
Watershield (40 mil.), Tamko TW Underlayment (40 mil.), Tamko TW Metal & Tile
(75 mil.), and 30# felt. Note that any underlayment not listed above will
require prior approval in writing from Berridge before use.
What is the minimum slope to
use 30# felt?
20. A: 3:12 is the minimum
slope that 30# felt can be used. A 3:12 or less roof slope will require 2
layers of 30# felt, or 1 layer of an ice & water shield product. Underlayment
details are provided on the Berridge website. (click
here to link to underlayment details)
When is an ice &
watershield product required?
21. A: An ice & water shield
product is required at all curved and tapered roof applications, and should be
used at all critical areas, such as hips, skylights, valleys, ridges, dormers,
rake edges (gables), eaves, low slope areas, and slope changes or tie-ins. An
ice & water shield product may be substituted for the 2 layers of 30# felt on
slopes 3:12 or less.
Can I put ice &
water shield over 30# felt?
22. A: No, ice & water shield
should be applied to the roof deck first, and then 30# felt may be applied if
needed. (For further information, consult the underlayment manufacturer.)
What caulks are approved by Berridge for a watertightness warranty?
23. A: Tremco Spectrem 1. Note
that any caulk not listed above will require prior approval in writing from
Berridge before use.
How long will it take to get an alternate product, i.e. underlayment or caulk,
approved for a watertightness warranty?
24. A: Berridge will need to
test the products abilities for use with our metal roofing products. Usually
the testing duration will take up to and beyond the exposure limits of the
product.
What is the minimum slope requirement for a Berridge watertightness warranty?
25. A: Minimum slope
requirement is 3:12. Consult Berridge on roof slopes less than 3:12.
What is the
minimum radius of Berridge curved roof panels?
26. A: The minimum radius is
different for each panel system as listed below:
Curved Tee-Panel (12-3/4” with 1” leg) = 4’-0” minimum convex
= 6’-0” minimum concave
Curved High Seam Tee-Panel (18-1/4” or 19-3/4” with 1” leg)
= 5’-0” minimum convex
= 8’-0” minimum concave
Curved High Seam Tee-Panel (18-1/4” or 19-3/4” with 1-1/2” leg)
= 8’-0” minimum convex
= 15’-0” minimum concave
Curved Zee-Lock Panel = 20’-0” minimum convex only
Curved Zee-Lock not available concave.
Why are 2 clips required at the eave or at the end of any Tee-Panel or Curved
Tee-Panel Snap-On Seam?
27. A: The 2 Tee-Clips aid in
the holding capacity of the Snap-On Seam at the ends to prevent the seam from
riding up over years of thermal movement in the panel system.
Are 2 Tee-Clips
required at a Snap-On Seam splice?
28. A: Yes, 2 Tee-Clips are
required on both sides of the Snap-On seam splice. 2 above and 2 below the seam
splice.
Why are 2 clips required at the end of the panel for the Cee-Lock panel?
29. A: The 2 clips aid in the
holding capacity of the panel at the ends to prevent the panel from riding up
over years of thermal movement in the panel system.
What clip spacing do I need to use for the Berridge Tee-Panel or Cee-Lock panel
systems?
30. A: Clip spacing is job
specific. Wind uplift requirements set forth in the project specifications will
be the determining factor for the clip spacing on each project. Contact the
Berridge Engineering Department for further information.
Does
Berridge perform engineering?
31. A: Yes, Berridge does
perform engineering services. This service is provided for a fee. Contact the
Berridge Engineering Department for more information.
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