Warranty

UFP-TREATED LIMITED WARRANTY
Original consumer purchasers or “first owners” of specific UFP-Treated products are eligible for this LIMITED WARRANTY. Subject to all of the terms
and conditions of this warranty, Universal Forest Products (“UFP”) will, in UFP’s sole discretion, replace (product only) or refund the original purchase
price of UFP-Treated products produced by a licensed independently owned and operated treating facility used in, or in conjunction with, residential
or agricultural applications that “structurally fail”* in service due to rot, fungal decay, or termite attack during the warranty term.
“FIRST-OWNER” COVERAGE
To qualify for the UFP-Treated LIMITED WARRANTY, you must be the owner-of-record of the property at the time UFP-Treated products were installed,
or if the UFP-Treated products were installed by a builder-contractor-owner, “first owner” means the owner-of-record first acquiring the property from
the builder-contractor-owner. This warranty is not transferable from the first-owner to subsequent owners of the property.
TO IDENTIFY A UFP-TREATED PRODUCT, LOOK FOR THE END TAG
It’s easy to identify warranted UFP-Treated products. Simply look for the end tag on each piece of UFP-Treated product and examine both sides.
Make sure you receive and retain all UFP-Treated product end tags, as well as the original purchase receipt(s) from your lumber dealer or
contractor/builder. In the event of a claim, it will be necessary to present this documentation for all materials claimed.
WHAT THE WARRANTY COVERS
The UFP-Treated Limited Warranty covers only UFP-Treated products from the date of purchase by the first-owner against structural failure caused
by fungal decay or termites. For purposes of this warranty, structural failure is defined as the inability of a given member to perform its intended
function due to rot, fungal decay, or termite attack. The terms “rot” and “fungal decay,” as used in this warranty, mean attack by wood destroying fungi
that disintegrate the wood cell walls, but exclude surface mold, mildew, and/or fungi associated with the “weather” of wood. “Weathering” of wood is
not decay, fungal decay, or rot of any type or definition. The obligation of UFP under the terms of this warranty, in UFP’s sole discretion, is limited to
replacement or refund up to the original purchase price of UFP-Treated products.
WARRANTY PERIOD
Most UFP-Treated products carry a 1-year limited warranty, unless a longer limited warranty period is clearly stated on the end-tag. This includes
above ground treated lumber (end tag will state “above ground use only”) used in above ground residential or agricultural applications and other
treated lumber, timber, and plywood products used in residential or agricultural applications. Pressure treated wood products are deemed to be
used in Above Ground Use when used in an above ground application where the treated wood product is not in contact with soil, or placed on/over
soil using a synthetic barrier or plastic material, or is continually exposed to heavy vegetation, mulch products, fill dirt, or other conditions that could
simulate a ground contact exposure. Some regional and local building code authorities may have policies requiring pressure treated wood products
used in “close proximity” to the ground be treated for “Ground Contact Use.” Important: Check with your state’s adopted building code and your local
building code authorities to determine if the treated wood product you purchase for your specific application (or location) should be manufactured for
“Above Ground Use” or “Ground Contact Use.” Pressure treated wood products are deemed to be used in Ground Contact Use when used in, or in
contact with, the ground, soil, or fresh water immersion, or when placed on or over soil using a synthetic barrier or plastic material, or if continually
exposed to heavy vegetation, mulch products, fill dirt, or other conditions that could simulate a ground contract exposure.
WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS
UFP is not responsible for any damage to UFP-Treated products used in commercial or industrial structures, wood foundations systems, wood
exposed to salt water, or for damage from any cause other than rot, fungal decay, or termite damage. This warranty does not cover building poles
or building timbers in structural applications, commercial vineyard stakes or any products that have been milled after treatment.
UFP is not responsible for any damage to UFP-Treated products that are not installed in accordance with all applicable building codes and
generally accepted construction practices.
UFP is not responsible for any application of UFP-Treated products other than that specified under the appropriate usage as noted on the end
tag attached to the piece.
UFP is not responsible for projects or structures containing UFP-Treated products that have been used in improper end use application conditions.
Example: UFP is not responsible for projects or structures where any UFP-Treated products treated for above ground use were used in ground
contact use applications. The appropriate usage is noted on the end tag attached to the piece.
UFP is not responsible for projects or structures containing UFP-Treated products where some or all of the product has been used in contact with
untreated or treated material that has been used in an improper end use application condition. Example: When above ground treated material has
been misused in a ground contact application, this can adversely affect the performance of the entire project, and this situation would expose
properly treated material to an exposure condition that would simulate ground contact conditions.
UFP is not responsible for damage to UFP-Treated products where the end-cut or trimmed portion of the treated product has been used on
contact with the ground.
Important: This is your warranty certificate. Attach your invoice and proof of warranty.
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UFP-TREATED
LIMITED WARRANTY