Installation Guide

25-Year Stain & Fade Limited Warranty
ELIGIBILITY
UFP Ventures II, Inc. (the “Warrantor”) is pleased to extend
this Warranty to you, the original end user of the product. This
Warranty is valid for Style Selections
™
composite decking prod-
ucts used in a standard residential application and may not be
assigned or transferred by you.
25-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY – STAIN RESISTANCE
Warrantor will, at Warrantor’s sole discretion, replace or refund the
appropriate prorated portion of the purchase price as set forth below for
any Style Selections
™
composite decking used in a residential deck applica-
tion that exhibits permanent staining in the first 25 years from the date
of purchase when exposed to food and beverage spills including wine, tea,
coffee, fruit punch, sodas, catsup, salad oils, barbeque sauces, mustard and
other food or beverage related items that would typically be present on a
residential deck. Any such spill should be removed from the decking material
with water and mild household cleaners within 48 hours of exposure to the
surface. Staining as a result of spilled abrasive compounds of acidic or basic
pH, strong solvents, oil-based paints or stains, metallic rust and other abnor-
mal items not commonly used on a residential deck are not covered under
this warranty.
25-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY – FADE RESISTANCE
Warrantor will, at Warrantor’s sole discretion, replace or refund the
appropriate prorated portion of the purchase price as set forth below for
any Style Selections
™
composite decking product used in a residential deck
application that exhibits “Excessive Color Fade” within the first 25 years
from the date of purchase. Excessive Color Fade is defined as a change in
color greater than five Delta E (CIE) when calculated according to ASTM
D2244 for all non-variegated color surfaces. Excessive Color Fade for
variegated color surfaces is defined as an unreasonable amount of color
change in excess of “Normal Weathering.”
LIMITATIONS ON WARRANTY
Stain Limitations: Style Selections
™
composite decking 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 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 pro-
duce 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 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. This warranty does
not cover costs for installation, removal or reinstallation. 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 exclu-
sions 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. 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.
25-Year Structural Limited Warranty
ELIGIBILITY
UFP Ventures II, Inc. (the “Warrantor”), is pleased to extend this Warranty
to you, the original consumer of the Style Selections
™
product. This
Warranty is valid for Style Selections composite decking material used in
standard residential dwellings and may not be assigned or transferred by you.
25-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
Warrantor, at its option, will refund a percentage of the purchase price or
replace any Style Selections composite decking product used in a decking
that splinters, corrodes or becomes structurally unfit due to rot, split, warp,
cupping, checks or damage caused by termites or fungal decay within 25
years from the date of purchase. This Warranty does not cover costs of
installation, removal or reinstallation. This Warranty does not cover staining,
color variations or fading. Warrantor’s sole obligation is limited to replace-
ment of the Style Selections product, and Warrantor shall have no further
liability or obligation except as expressly stated herein. The Warrantor may
elect to refund the percentage of the original purchase price listed on the
Prorated Warranty Schedule in lieu of replacing the product.
LIMITATIONS ON WARRANTY
The Warranty does not apply to 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 Warrantor’s installation
guidelines and local building codes.
• Has been abused or placed under or subjected to abnormal
residential use conditions.
• Has been used, modified or otherwise treated in any manner
other than as intended by Warrantor.
Warranty Information