Warranty Guide

Deckorators.com
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Stain Limitations: The Deckorators Decking, Porch Flooring and Composite Railing products are not stain-proof. Care must be taken to
remove all food, beverage and other spilled materials with water and a mild household cleaner within forty-eight (48) hours of exposure.
Stains resulting from spilled abrasive compounds of acidic or basic pH, strong solvents, oil-based paints or stains, metallic rust and other
abnormal items not commonly used on a residential deck are excluded from coverage under this Warranty; Excluded stains include but are
not limited to pet or human bodily fluids such as blood, vomit, urine or feces, and fungicides, bactericides, biocides and chemical-based
plant food. Mold and mildew can settle and grow on any outdoor surface and, if not properly cleaned, can stain that surface. Staining
associated with mold or mildew that is not properly cleaned within one week of first appearance is not covered under this Warranty. If stains
persist, you will be required to produce documentation that you attempted to have the deck professionally cleaned at least one time prior to
making a claim under this Warranty.
Fade Limitations: No decking or porch flooring material is fade-proof when exposed to sunlight and other common atmospheric conditions.
Normal Weathering is to be expected over the life of the product and is not covered under this Warranty. Normal Weathering is defined as
exposure to sunlight and extremes of weather and atmosphere that will cause any colored surface to gradually fade, chalk, or accumulate
dirt or stains. Warrantor shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use or ownership of this product.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied Warranty lasts and/or do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential
damages, so the above limitations and exclusions 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.
This Warranty does not cover any product that:
• Is damaged by physical abuse, acts of God, acts of war, or other chemical or biological factors.
• Has not been installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s installation guidelines and local building codes.
• Has been abused, placed under or subjected to abnormal residential-use conditions or has surface damage or surface punctures.
• Has been painted, coated, used, modified or otherwise treated in any manner other than as intended by Warrantor.
• Has been directly or indirectly exposed to extreme heat (in excess of 250 degrees Fahrenheit).
Failure to follow any restrictions or warnings supplied with the product shall make the Warranty null and void and of no further effect.
Warrantor reserves the right to investigate any claim and to inspect the materials for which a claim is made. Proper installation is a condition
to coverage under this warranty. Warrantor shall be allowed the opportunity to inspect the materials in their installed condition to determine
whether or not the materials were properly installed. Disassembly of the materials prior to inspection by warrantor shall make the warranty
null and void. Any construction or use of this product must be in accordance with all local zoning and/or building codes. The Consumer
assumes all risk and liability associated with the construction or use of this product. The Consumer or contractor should take all necessary
steps to ensure the safety of everyone involved in the project, including, but not limited to, wearing the appropriate safety equipment.
This warranty sets forth the entire responsibility of the warrantor. Warrantor hereby disclaims any implied warranty of merchantability
or fitness of the product for a particular purpose. Warrantor shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages arising
out of the purchase, use, or ownership of the product. Purchase of the product is acceptance of the terms of this warranty.
CLAIM PROCEDURE
To make a claim under this Warranty, the Consumer must, within ninety (90) days of actual or constructive notice of damage covered by this
Warranty, do the following:
1. Prepare a letter that includes the following information:
• A list of the number of pieces and the size of each piece for which the claim is made.
• Proof of Purchase of the product, as shown on the original invoice or receipt.
• Proof of Warranty, as evidenced by the original UPC or end-tag from the product, or a copy of the mark on the product.
2. Mail the above information to: UFP Warranty Corporation
2801 East Beltline NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
PRORATED REFUND SCHEDULE
Years since purchase Percent purchase price covered
Years 1 - 6 100%
Years 7 - 10 80%
Years 11 – 14 60%
Years 15 – 18 40%
Years 19 – 21 20%
Years 22 - 25 10%