Warranty

WARRANTY FOR STRATCO GARAGES & SHEDS
This warranty is given by Stratco (Australia) Pty Limited (ACN 007 550 754)
PO Box 158, Enfield Plaza, South Australia 5085
125 Cavan Road, Gepps Cross, South Australia 5094
Telephone: [phone]
All other references to Stratco in this warranty refer to SLECO Pty Ltd
(ABN 25 007 893 781) and any and all of its subsidiaries and related
bodies corporate including Stratco (Australia) Pty Limited.
1. Warranty Period
In addition to any statutory warranties or conditions that apply under the
Australian Consumer Law or the New Zealand Fair Trading Act 1986, Stratco
warrants in favour of the original purchaser (“the Purchaser”) of Stratco Garages
& Sheds (“the Product”) which is purchased directly from Stratco the following:
1.1 Structural Suciency
The structural suciency of materials for a period of fifteen (15) years
from the date of installation. For the purposes of this warranty, “structural
suciency” is, and only is, the ability of the materials of the Product to
withstand the design loads required of the structure and that the Product
complies with all relevant Australian standards. Structural suciency shall
be assessed by Stratco whose determination shall be conclusive. In such
assessment, any perforation, surface corrosion or visual defects will not
be considered unless they are of such nature to be of direct relevance to
structural suciency.
1.2 Paint Finish
The paint finish for a period of ten (10) years from the date of installation.
Stratco warrants the paint finish of the Product against flaking, peeling or
delaminating, or fading which is in excess of the amount assessed as
normal fading by the manufacturer of the Product.
1.3 Life Prior to Perforation
The life prior to perforation for a period of ten (10) years from the date of
installation. Stratco warrants the Product again perforation by weathering
in the natural elements.
2. Warranty
Subject to the terms and conditions of this warranty, if Stratco determines
that there is a valid claim under this warranty, the obligations of Stratco will
be limited to, at its option and cost, the refinishing, repair, replacement and/
or installation of any defective material or component as set out below.
2.1 Liability for Structural Suciency
2.1.1 If Stratco determines that the claim is valid within fifteen (15) years
of the date of installation, the cost of refinishing or replacement will
be met by Stratco in full.
2.2 Liability for Paint Finish
2.2.1 If Stratco determines that the claim is valid within three (3) years
from the date of installation, the cost of refinishing or replacing
will be met by Stratco in full.
2.2.2 If Stratco determines that the claim is valid between three (3) years
and ten (10) years from the date of installation the Purchaser will
contribute 1/7th of the Stratco Recommended Retail Price of any
replaced materials for each year (or part thereof) between the date
of such determination and the third (3rd) anniversary of the date of
installation and the Purchaser will be responsible for any labour
cost associated with removal or replacement of any materials.
2.3 Liability for Life Prior to Perforation
2.3.1 If Stratco determines that the claim is valid within five (5) years of
the date of installation, the cost of refinishing or replacement will
be met by Stratco in full.
2.3.2 If Stratco determines that the claim is valid between five (5) years
and ten (10) years of the date of installation, the Purchaser will
contribute 1/5th of the Stratco Recommended Retail Price of these
materials and components for each year (or part thereof) between
the date of such determination and the fifth (5th) anniversary of
the date of installation and the Purchaser will be responsible for
any labour cost associated with removal or replacement of any
material or component.
3. Exclusions from Warranty
3.1 General
The warranties given will not apply to the following:
3.1.1 Any Product that has not been properly protected against damage
prior to and during installation in accordance with all instructions
contained in the Stratco brochure entitled “Selection, Use and
Maintenance of Stratco Steel Products”, or any instructions
contained in any like brochure that may have been published by
Stratco at the date of installation.
3.1.2 Defects or damage caused by any one or more of improper
installation, buckling, fire, accident, abuse, mistreatment, neglect,
unsuitable roof trac, storm damage, acts of God, incompatible
materials, overflow from air conditioners, poor drainage,
insucient care or exposure to acidic or corrosive or other
abnormal conditions.
3.1.3 Any Product which has been installed other than in accordance
with the plans and specifications of Stratco for the installation of
the Product applicable at the time of installation.
3.1.4 Any Product which has a floor area less than 14m
2
.
3.1.5 Any Product which is not erected on a concrete slab footing.
3.1.6 Any Product to which paint, varnish, enamel or any other coating
or compound has been applied by any person other than Stratco.
3.1.7 Any components of the Product which are or have been at any
time in contact with soil, fertiliser, sand, green or wet timber, plant
or garden materials, or any substance, film or product that may
retain moisture against any surface of the Product, or in relation to
any failure or damage of or to the Product caused or contributed
to by such contact.
3.1.8 Any Product the design of which has been modified after
submission to Stratco for supply of materials.
3.1.9 Any Product where drainage fall does not comply with Australian
or New Zealand Standards.
3.1.10 Any Product to which items are attached (whether permanently or
temporarily) that exceed the design loading allowed by Stratco
engineers.
3.1.11 Any Product with a wind loading dierent to that advised to Stratco
at the time of ordering the Product.
3.1.12 Any Product with water leakage, or consequential damage caused
by movement of water, either within or from the Product or any
attached buildings or structures.
3.2 Stratco Materials
3.2.1 Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, this warranty shall
have no force or eect unless all materials comprising the Product
have been supplied by Stratco.
3.2.2 This warranty applies only to the Product and does not apply to any
other “Garages & Sheds” or “Stratco” branded product manufactured
or supplied by Stratco, or any electrical accessory of any form.
3.3 Time Limits
Notwithstanding any other term or condition of this warranty, no claim
under this warranty will be accepted unless:
3.3.1 the Product has been installed within thirty (30) days from the date
of delivery to the place of installation;
3.3.2 the warranty card is registered with Stratco within thirty (30) days
from the date of installation, and an invoice number or appropriate
proof of purchase is included with such registration; and
3.3.3 the claim is made in writing to Stratco within the warranty period.
3.4 Specific Limitation regarding Environment and Location
Although Stratco will give reasonable consideration to any warranty
claims, foreseen or unforeseen factors specific to environmental
conditions caused by the location of installation of the Product can be
critical to the performance of the Product. This warranty is limited by the
right of Stratco to take into account as Stratco sees fit in its absolute
GARAGES & SHEDS
WARRANTY
10 YEAR PAINT FINISH
15 YEAR STRUCTURAL