Retailer shifts warranty accountability to third-party administrator after faulty installation
A homeowner's Home Depot-installed roof failed inspection years later, revealing missing plywood decking beneath the shingles despite a 25-year workmanship warranty. When escalated, Home Depot closed its review and redirected the customer to a third-party warranty administrator, leaving the roughly $22,000 repair unresolved.
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