Warranty

Lifetime Limited Warranty
GENTEK VINYL SIDING, SOFFIT & ACCESSORIES
Non-Prorated & Transferable (prorated if transferred)
Including Lifetime Fade & 50 Year Hail Protection Plan
Gentek does not warrant against and shall not be liable for any damage to
the siding when due to causes other than manufacturing defects, including
but not limited to any damage caused by the following: faulty or improper
installation or application of the siding, use of accessories that do not
properly receive or secure the panels, settlement, shrinkage, distortion,
warping, failure or cracking of the wall or materials to which the siding
is applied, earthquake, hurricane, tornado, cyclone, gale, lightning, fire,
Acts of God, flood, wind-borne objects, ice, or weather of a catastrophic
nature as defined by the United States Weather Bureau, harmful chemicals,
surface distortion due to air pollution, normal weathering of surface, fumes
or vapors directly applied to the siding or in the atmosphere, distortion or
melting due to an external heat source (including, but not limited to a
barbecue grill, fire, or reflection from windows, doors, or other objects),
lap abrasion, vandalism, misuse, physical abuse, riot, insurrection or civil
disorder, negligence in or failure to provide reasonable and necessary
cleaning of the siding to prevent an accumulation of surface dirt, staining
or mildew. (Please see reverse side for care and cleaning instructions.)
Gentek is giving you an express lifetime warranty under the provisions of
the Magnuson-Moss Federal Warranty Act. Gentek cannot and shall not
be liable to you for breach of any other written or oral express warranties,
such as those, if any, given to you by dealers, contractors, applicators
or distributors of the siding. THE WARRANTY STATEMENTS CONTAINED
IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SET FORTH THE EXPRESS WARRANTIES
EXTENDED BY GENTEK AND ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES,
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. THE PROVISIONS OF THIS WARRANTY SHALL
CONSTITUTE THE ENTIRE LIABILITY OF GENTEK AND SHALL BE THE
PROPERTY OWNER’S EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR BREACH OF THIS
WARRANTY. GENTEK SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO THE PROPERTY OWNER
FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND FOR
BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY. Your EXCLUSIVE
REMEDY shall be refinishing or replacement solely at Gentek’s option, only
on the terms stated in this Certificate.
H. LEGAL RIGHTS
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of implied warranties
and incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations may not
apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may
also have other rights, which vary from state to state.
I. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
In order to file a warranty claim, product name, profile and color for each
item must be completed by contractor at time of installation:
Siding______________________________________________________
Profile______________________________________________________
Color_______________________________________________________
Soffit_______________________________________________________
Accessories__________________________________________________
Installation Date_______________________________________________
A. LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE
Gentek Building Products, Inc. warrants to the original homeowner/
consumer that its vinyl siding, soffit and accessory products (herein
after referred to individually as “siding”) will be free from manufacturing
defects—including flaking, peeling and blistering—when subject to normal
and proper use.
This warranty remains in effect for as long as the original property owner(s)
are living and are the owner(s) of the property to which the siding was
applied. Should any manufacturing defect occur during the lifetime of the
original property owner(s), Gentek will repair, replace, or refinish at its
option the defective siding at no charge. Alternatively, Gentek also reserves
the right at its option to refund the amount paid by the original owner for
the vinyl siding and accessories plus initial cost of installation.
The lifetime warranty is designed to cover the siding of individual
homeowners only. In the case of siding purchased by, or installed upon
property owned by or in part by corporations, government entities or
agencies, religious organizations, trusts, condominium or corporate
housing arrangements, intangible legal entities or any other entity or
organization capable of an infinite life, the warranty period will be fifty (50)
years following the installation of the siding (prorated as indicated in the
Warranty Transfer Schedule).
All warranties are subject to the conditions, remedies, limitations and legal
rights stated in this certificate.
B. FADE PROTECTION PLAN
Gentek vinyl siding is not warranted against discoloration or other damage
caused by air pollution, mildew, exposure to harmful chemicals, or normal
weathering.
Normal weathering is defined as the damaging effects of sunlight and
extremes of weather and atmosphere that may cause any colored surface
to gradually chalk, fade or become soiled or stained. The degree to which
normal weathering occurs depends on air quality, the building’s location
and other local conditions over which Gentek has no control.
Even though fading may be excluded under the terms of this warranty as
normal weathering, for as long as the original property owner(s) are living
and are the owners of the property to which the siding was applied, Gentek
will cover fading on the following basis: Gentek upon notification and
validation of the complaint, will, solely at its option, either repair, replace or
refinish (providing both material and labor) products that have faded as a
result of normal weathering or ultraviolet exposure, provided such fading is
in excess of Delta E 4 Hunter Units, as determined by Gentek in accordance
with ASTM D2244.
C. HAIL PROTECTION PLAN
Gentek hereby provides a limited warranty on siding products damaged by
hail, provided that such hail damage is not covered by a homeowner’s policy,
or other insurance coverage. If such hail damage is not covered by insurance,
then Gentek will provide material for replacement of the damaged siding. The
homeowner shall be responsible for all labor and freight costs, and other
expenses incurred in the removal or replacement of damaged products.
The period of the Hail Protection Warranty is fifty (50) years beginning on the
date application of the siding to your property was completed. This Hail
Protection Warranty is available only in the Continental United States, including
Alaska and Hawaii.
D. TRANSFER OF WARRANTY
This warranty is transferable by the original property owner(s) of the
property to which the siding is attached. Upon transfer, all warranty
periods shall be prorated and limited in duration to fifty (50) years from
the date of the installation of the siding as indicated in the Warranty
Transfer Schedule.
E. OBTAINING PERFORMANCE OF WARRANTY
If you think your siding contains manufacturing defects, simply write to
Gentek Building Products, Inc.—P.O. Box 110, Akron, Ohio 44309, Attn:
Gentek Warranty Services—if your home is in the Continental United States,
including Alaska and Hawaii. In order to file a claim, you must explain the
problem, include the date of installation, proof of product purchase and
proof of property ownership.
If you choose to exercise your rights under this warranty, do not begin any
repairs prior to writing to Gentek and receiving its permission to do so.
Further, Gentek must have a reasonable opportunity to inspect the siding
for defects before the repairs are begun.
Gentek’s total liability for a claim under this warranty shall be limited to,
and in no event exceed, the total purchase price, including labor and taxes,
of the installed siding. Any costs and expenses beyond Gentek’s liability
shall be paid to Gentek or otherwise paid by owner(s) prior to Gentek
commencing warranty work on any claim.
F. CONDITIONS
Gentek reserves the right to discontinue or make changes to any of its
products, including color, without notice to the homeowner/consumer,
and shall not be liable as a result of such discontinuance or modification,
nor shall Gentek be liable in the event the replacement material may vary
in color or gloss in comparison to the original product as a result of normal
weathering. If Gentek replaces any material under this warranty, it may
substitute siding products designated by Gentek to be of comparable quality
or price in the event the product initially installed has been discontinued or
modified. Gentek may direct and pay for a company, dealer, contractor,
applicator or distributor to perform any remedy under this warranty on
Gentek’s behalf.
G. LIMITATIONS
This warranty is not applicable to recreational vehicles including and not
limited to campers and motor homes. This warranty is not applicable to
siding used in roofing applications (including mansard and other decorative
roofings). This warranty does not apply to siding that has been painted,
varnished or similarly coated over the manufacturer’s original finish unless
coating is authorized by Gentek pursuant to this warranty.
This warranty shall not apply to products, which have been altered in any
way, without the written authorization from Gentek.