Redland Guarantees - What is covered?

Guarantee Summary (Subject to the relevant Terms and Conditions - Available on request)

Cover is restricted to the cost to supply (excluding installation labour costs) replacement BMI Redland concrete tiles (or nearest available substitute if out of production) if BMI manufactured concrete tiles do not meet the requirements of BS EN 490 (in force at the time of manufacture for CE marking) for the period of cover

Cover is restricted to the cost to supply (excluding installation labour costs) replacement Cambrian Slates (or nearest available substitute if out of production) if BMI manufactured Cambrian slates do not maintain their durability as a roof covering in accordance with the durability assessment in their BBA certificate (in force at the time of manufacture) for the period of cover

Cover is restricted to the cost to supply (excluding installation labour costs) replacement BMI Redland Rosemary Clay Roof Tiles and/or Ridge Tiles (or nearest available substitute if out of production) if the BMI manufactured Rosemary clay tiles including ridge tiles do not meet the requirements of BS EN 1304 (in force at the time of manufacture for CE marking) for the period of cover

Cover is restricted to the direct and necessary costs of replacement BMI Redland materials (or nearest available substitute if out of production), and reasonable costs of labour and scaffolding to bring the roof into conformity with the SpecMaster Guarantee if either the BMI-specified design does not comply with codes of practice BS 5250, BS 5534 and BS 8000-0 and -6 in force at time of installation or there is a failure of the weather resistance of the installed BMI-specified roof system. Note the whole roof system is the combination of the BMI Redland tiles, fittings and components installed over a BMI underlay i.e. failure only arises when rain penetrates through the underlay. Cover includes removal of defective product and installation of replacement product including underlay and battens.

What is the geographical scope of cover?

UK and ROI

UK and ROI

UK and ROI

UK

Are BMI Supplied Materials Covered?

BMI Redland concrete tiles (excluding fittings)

BMI Redland Cambrian Slates (excluding fittings)

BMI Redland: Rosemary Clay Classic, Rosemary Clay Craftsman and Rosemary Ridge tiles

BMI Redland slates, tiles and fittings / Redland components including Redland Solar PV

Is there a 6 month time limit to apply to BMI for the guarantee to be issued ?

Yes - from the date of completion of the roof installation

Yes - from the date of completion of the roof installation

Yes - from the date of completion of the roof installation

Yes - from the date of the final Inspection sign off by the BMI Technical Specification Manager

Is notification to BMI required of a potential claim?

Yes - within 48 hours of discovery (by written notifcation to your supplier). If this is not practicable then to BMI. Claims must be accompanied by proof of purchase including date.

Yes - within 48 hours of discovery (by written notification to your supplier). If this is not practicable then to BMI. Claims must be accompanied with proof of purchase including date.

Yes - within 48 hours of discovery (by written notification to your supplier). If this is not practicable then to BMI. Claims must be accompanied with proof of purchase including date.

Yes - within 48 hours of discovery (by written notification to BMI). Claims must be accompanied by a copy of the SpecMaster Guarantee document for the affected project.

Is BMI-Approved Contractor installation required?

No

No

No

No

Is contractor workmanship covered?

No

No

No

No

Is a BMI Design/Specification required including design calculations (wind uplift)?

No

No

No

Yes

Are products not supplied by BMI covered with the exception of batten replacement if necessary?

No

No

No

No

Is necessary batten replacement covered?

No

No

No

Yes

Is proof of purchase of BMI materials required before the guarantee is issued?

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

What is the maximum claim(s) per project?

Cost of replacement tiles to replace the defective tiles.

Cost of replacement slates to replace the defective slates

Cost of replacement tiles to replace the defective tiles.

No limit

Is damage to building fabric and contents covered?

No

No

No

No

Are financial Losses covered?

No

No

No

No

Is there a charge for the BMI Guarantee?

No

No

No

No

What is the BMI Guarantee duration?

60 Years

60 Years

30 Years

15 Years

When is the commencement date of the BMI Guarantee?

The date of completion of the roof installation

The date of completion of the roof installation

The date of completion of the roof installation

The date of the final Inspection sign off by the BMI Technical Specification Manager

Is client inspection and maintenance required i.e. Follow the BMI Pitched Roofing Care, Inspection and Maintenance Guide?

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Amortisation - Does the maximum level of cover decrease over the lifetime of the BMI guarantee?

No

No

No

No

Is the BMI guarantee transferable to other owner/occupiers of the building upon written notification and acceptance to BMI?

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

When a BMI guarantee is transferred will I receive a new Guarantee certificate?

No, a letter confirming the guarantee transfer will be issued by BMI

No, a letter confirming the guarantee transfer will be issued by BMI

No, a letter confirming the guarantee transfer will be issued by BMI

N/A

What exclusions are not mentioned elsewhere in this summary?

Tiles supplied before 1st December 2011; colour or other changes to surface appearance not affecting the durability of the tiles; Redland concrete roof tiles incorrectly installed; Redland concrete roof tiles installed with fixing components not specified and supplied by BMI; Redland fittings and other components including underlays and the supporting structure; damage caused by failure of mortar bedding, ground movement or by deflection or failure of the structure beneath the tiles; damage caused by incorrect handling or the method of installation including walking on tiles or imposing loads that are not reasonable, accidental damage or deliberate damage including (but not limited to) acts of war, terrorism, riot, wildlife (birds, insects), abnormal atmospheric pollution, biological growth, or Act of God including lightning or hailstones.

Slates supplied before 1st September 2012; colour or other changes to surface appearance not affecting the durability of the slates; Cambrian Slates incorrectly installed with fixing components not speciifed or supplied by BMI; Redland fittings and other components including underlays and the supporting structure; damage caused by failure of mortar bedding, ground movement or by deflection or failure of the structure beneath the slates; damage caused by incorrect handling including walking on slates or imposing loads that are not reasonalbe, accidental damage or deliberate damage including (but not limited to) acts of war, terrorism, riot, wildlife (birds, insects), abnormal atmospheric pollution, biological growth, or Act of God including lightning or hailstones.

Tiles supplied before 1st December 2011; colour or other changes to surface appearance not affecting the durability of the tiles; Redland concrete roof tiles incorrectly installed; Redland concrete roof tiles installed with fixing components not specified and supplied by BMI; Redland fittings, other than the Clay Half-Round Ridge Tile, and other components including underlays and the supporting structure; damage caused by failure of mortar bedding, ground movement or by deflection or failure of the structure beneath the tiles; damage caused by incorrect handling or the method of installation including walking on tiles or imposing loads that are not reasonable, accidental damage or deliberate damage including (but not limited to) acts of war, terrorism, riot, wildlife (birds, insects), abnormal atmospheric pollution, biological growth, or Act of God including lightning or hailstones.

Colour or other changes to appearance of products; any roof leakage caused by water entering through or around any product not sold by BMI; any damage caused by failure of mortar bedding; damage caused by ground movement or by deflection or failure of the structure beneath the tiles; misuse including damage caused by walking on unprotected tiles, accidental damage or deliberate damage including (but not limited to) acts of war, terrorism, fire, wildlife (birds, insects), atmospheric pollution, biological growth, or Act of God; damage caused by lightning or hailstones; damage caused by weather conditions (wind, rain, snow) more severe than than those occurring on average only once in a 50 year period at the site as determined by UK Met Office data; any other plant components, and the installation thereof, that Solar PV products may be connected to directly or indirectly including, without limitation, inverters, cables, meters/displays; the power performance of Solar PV products.