Warranty

the transfer and register the new ownership within ninety (90) days of the transfer voids this warranty.
This warranty is transferable only once and only to the first subsequent transferee of the Product, subject to
the terms and conditions herein.
Residential only: This warranty does not apply to MoistureShield® PRO Composite Decking used in
commercial or industrial structures. This is a residential warranty only. A.E.R.T. is not responsible for any
misapplication of its products, intentional damage or damage caused from misuse or abuse of its products.
Exclusions from Warranty Coverage: A.E.R.T. does not warrant against and is not responsible for, and no
implied warranty shall be deemed to cover, any product failure, product malfunction, condition or damages
attributable to the following: (1) improper installation of the Product and/or failure to abide by A.E.R.T.’s
installation guidelines, including but not limited to improper gapping; (2) use of the Product beyond normal
residential use, or in an application not recommended by the A.E.R.T. installation guidelines and local
building codes; (3) movement, distortion, collapse or settling of the ground or supporting structure on which
the Product is installed; (4) exposure to, or direct or indirect contact with extreme heat sources (over 250
degrees), which may damage the surface of the product and cause the Product to fade; (5) any act of God
(such as flooding, hurricane, earthquake, lightning, etc.) (6) environmental condition (such as air pollution,
mold, mildew, etc.); (7)improper handling, storage, abuse or neglect of the Product by the Purchaser, the
transferee or third parties; (8) any fading or staining not on the surface of the Product (i.e., the underside or
the ends of the Product); or (9) ordinary wear and tear.
In addition, this warranty will be voided if (1) paint, stain or other coating materials are applied to the
Product, or (2) the surface of the Product has been damaged or punctured by any item other than decking
installation screws or hidden fastening systems, including as a result of contact with shovels or similar sharp-
edged tools. Such tools should not be used under any circumstance to remove snow, ice or other debris from
the surface of the product.
The purchaser or owner is solely responsible for determining the suitability of the Product for its intended
application, including whether the product conforms to applicable building codes or safety regulations in a
particular area.
Making A Claim: Purchaser must do as follows in order to make a claim under this warranty:
Claims Regarding Stain-Resistance: If the Purchaser is making a claim relating to the warranty on stain
resistance, Purchaser must do all of the following (in addition to the procedures set forth for All Claims):
1. Attempt to clean the affected area of the Product by using the cleaning procedures described
above within one (1) week of exposure of the food and beverage to the surface of the Product.
2. If, after completing step 1 above, the affected area remains reasonably unsatisfactory, then Purchaser
must have the affected area of the Product cleaned by a professional deck cleaner at Purchaser’s
expense.
3. If, after completing steps 1 and 2 above, the affected area still remains reasonably unsatisfactory,
Purchaser may make a claim under this warranty as provided herein, provided that such claim is
made within thirty (30) days after the professional cleaning is completed.
All Claims: Purchaser, must no later than the end of the Term, send to A.E.R.T. proof of purchase, a
description and photographs of the affected area of the Product, and, if the claim relates to the warranty on