Vintage Pre-Aged Faceted Metallic Substrate Limited Specifically For: Company Attention: Address City,State Zip Code Telephone: (XXX) XXX-XXXX This Limited applies to any Vintage Coated Metal shipped after October 1, 2009 and no previous warranty shall apply to such product. Steelscape Inc. (hereinafter Steelscape ) warrants that Vintage when purchased by a customer (hereinafter the Purchaser ) for roofing, sidewall, and trim panels will retain its Film integrity, Color and Chalk, as defined below after the installation consistent with the Table included on page 3 of this document. Definitions: 1. Film Integrity shall be defined as the absence of peeling, checking, chipping or cracking, except for such crazing or slight cracking as may occur on tightly roll-formed edges or brake bends at the time of forming prepainted sheet. 2. Color Change shall be defined as freedom from fade or change as warranted in ΔE units calculated in accordance with ASTM D2244-02, paragraph 6.2.2 CIEL*a*b*, 10 Observer, specular included. Color Change is measured on an exposed painted surface that has been cleaned of surface soils and chalk and the compared to corresponding values measured on the original or unexposed coated surface. 3. Chalk or Oxidation shall be defined as a numerical rating as warranted when measured in accordance with the standard procedures specified in ASTM D4214-98. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS AND LIMITATIONS. All of the following conditions and additional conditions constitute material terms of this limited warranty and failure to satisfy any one or more of the conditions or additional conditions by Purchaser, their agents, or representatives shall release Steelscape from its obligations hereunder. Conditions: 1. Vintage must be installed as a surface on which no standing water accumulates and is allowed to remain, or is installed as a vertical trim or sidewall surface of an architectural, commercial, pre-engineered building. 2. Vintage must not be cleaned with abrasive or chemical cleaners before, or after, installation. 3. Claims under this limited warranty must be sent by Purchaser to Steelscape and must be received by Steelscape within thirty (30) days after discovery of the condition giving rise to the claim. 4. In the event of a claim under this limited warranty, Purchaser must supply documentation that the product in question was produced by Steelscape. In addition, Purchaser shall demonstrate to the reasonable satisfaction of Steelscape that the failure of the Product was due to a breach of the limited warranty stated herein. 5. Purchaser shall reimburse all of Steelscape s expenses incurred in connection with the investigation of a claim if it is later determined that Steelscape is not responsible for the problem underlying the claimed. 6. The coated Metal must meet other conditions, installation, and exceptions as outlined in the specifics on page 3 of this Limited document.
Steelscape Vintage Limited Page 2 of 5 Limitations: 1. The limited warranty shall extend from the date of installation of the Vintage coated Metal or from a date six (6) months after shipment of the Vintage Metal to the Customer, whichever occurs first. Vintage coated Metal that is later embossed is warranted provided the embossing process does not fracture the coating or metal or adversely affect paint adhesion or film integrity. Any corrosion or loss of adhesion as a result of the embossing process is not covered under this warranty. 2. This limited warranty only applies to Vintage coated Metal sold by Steelscape and applied to Metal that is used and installed in the Continental United States, Alaska, Canada, and Mexico. 3. n-uniform color changes that result from unequal exposure of roofing, sidewall or trim panels to sunlight and/or the elements are not covered by this warranty unless such color change meets the definition of Color Change above. 4. This limited warranty does not cover damage or failure of Vintage coated Metal in cases where damage or failure is attributable to acts of God, falling objects, external forces, explosions, fire, or other such similar occurrences beyond Steelscape s control. 5. This anti-weathering limited warranty does not apply to other causes of degradation on Vintage coated metal which has been abraded or scratched or has been damaged by abrasive or chemical cleaners; has been modified, altered, used in a manner not originally intended, or stored improperly or contrary to good industry practice; has been damaged due to moisture entrapment in coils and/or bundles during transit or storage; has been stored or installed in a way which allows standing water on the coating; has been exposed to harmful or corrosive chemicals whether or not they are liquid, solid, or gas; has been stored or installed in such as way that allows for contact with animals and/or animal waste or decomposition products; has been exposed to salt water containing spray and/or salt containing atmosphere; has had prolonged contact with any surface contaminants including, but not limited to, leaves, pine needles, and/or other organic matter; has had internal contamination created by improper ventilation or improper housekeeping; and/or has suffered from improper forming, fabrication or embossing. 6. Purchaser s sole and exclusive remedy, and Steelscape's liability under this limited warranty will be limited, at Steelscape s option, to recoating or replacing the Vintage coated Metal claimed to be defective, including reinstallation costs. In no event shall Steelscape be liable for any incidental, special, punitive or consequential damages. Steelscape must approve any recoating of the Metal through submission of an estimate that includes the coating products to be used. Furthermore, Steelscape reserves the right to approve or negotiate the contract for such recoating if the initial estimate is deemed unacceptable. In no event will the original applicable warranty period set forth in the warranty table be extended by a warranty claim. 7. In the event of any subsequent failure of any recoated or replaced coated Metal, Purchaser shall first make any claims against the supplier of those replacement materials. The warranty for any refinished or replaced metal substrate shall be only for the remainders of the warranty period applicable to the original coated metal substrate. 8. This limited warranty is extended to Purchaser only and shall not inure to the benefit of any other party. Steelscape s name, trademark, or limited warranty shall not to be used in any warranty given by the Purchaser to their customers. This limited warranty is non-transferable and non-assignable by Purchaser, and Purchaser shall not permit their agents, representatives, customers, distributors, applicators, or contractors to claim, represent, or imply that this limited warranty extends to or is available to anyone other than Purchaser. 9. The applicable warranty period shall be limited to, and shall in no event extend beyond, the warranty period as set forth in the Table or the warranty period extended by the Purchaser to its customers, whichever is shorter. 10. Steelscape reserves the right to terminate this limited warranty at any time upon thirty (30) days advance written notice, except with respect to any Vintage coated Metal which has already been shipped to Purchaser. 11. EXCEPT AS SET FORTH HEREIN, Steelscape MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE, WITH RESPECT TO ANY OF THE PRODUCTS.
Steelscape Vintage Limited Page 3 of 5 Miscellaneous: 1. All notices given under or pursuant to this Agreement shall be in writing and either personally delivered or sent by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, to the party to whom such notice is to be given as follows: Steelscape Inc. 222 West Kalama River Road Kalama, WA 98625 Telephone: (360) 673-8200 Attention: Quality Department 2. terms or conditions other than those stated herein, and no agreement or understanding, oral or written, in any way purporting to modify this limited warranty shall be binding on Steelscape unless made in writing and signed by its authorized representative. 3. Any disputes arising under or pursuant to the matters contemplated by this Agreement, at Steelscape's election, shall be resolved by arbitration or legal process governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of California, and shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any such disputes, especially with respect to matters of validity, execution, interpretation, enforcement or compliance. Vintage Pre-Aged Metallic Faceted Substrate Type of Environment of Installation Film Integrity Color ΔE < 5.0 Chalking > 8 Rating Residential, Commercial and School Buildings used for habitation, Distribution Centers, Hotels, Shopping Malls, Office Buildings Assembly Factories and Schools located in rural or residential areas. 20 20 Industrial Steel mills, Power Generating Stations, Oil Fields, Oil Refineries, Ore Mines, Chemical Plants, Paper Mills or other unusual environmental exposure. Severe Marine Closer than 1320 feet (1/4 Mile). tification Prior to Installation: In all cases that are uncertain, Purchaser should notify Steelscape of installations that are deemed potential Industrial and/or Marine environment prior to design implementation. Steelscape can then evaluate the installation site and provide specific warranty coverage before installation. Steelscape holds the right to determine the Environmental Location during a warranty investigation and may deem the specific warranty performance based upon close proximity to one of the severe environmental conditions noted above.
Steelscape Vintage Limited Page 4 of 5 THIS LIMITED WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY TO PRODUCTS SOLD BY Steelscape AND APPLIED TO METAL THAT IS USED IN THE CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES, ALASKA, CANADA, AND MEXICO (HAWAII AND THE CARIBBEAN EXCLUDED) unless Steelscape specifically, and in writing, notifies Purchaser otherwise prior to sale of the Product. Steelscape retains the right to determine the Environmental Location condition during a warranty investigation and may deem the specific warranty performance based on close proximity to one of the severe environmental conditions noted above. FOR ALL INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS Purchaser is required to consult with Steelscape before any installation takes place and Steelscape reserves the right to change the terms of this warranty based on the findings of such environmental exposures and/or conditions. FOR ALL Approved MARINE APPLICATIONS Homeowner or building owner is required by Steelscape to perform annual maintenance of the building in the form of two (2) sweet water rinses (tap water). Homeowner or building owner is required to keep records of such maintenance for the warranty to be enforceable. THERE IS NO WARRANTY if building is located less than one thousand feet (1,320 ft) from seashore or any other body of salt water. Agreement of / / Purchaser Representative Date Steelscape Inc. Representative Date
Steelscape Vintage Limited Page 5 of 5 Appendix Site Installation Survey Form Customer: Address: Site/Building Location: If Industrial Location, What type?: (1) Project/Installation Name and Location: Report of Installation (2) Submitted by: (Name, Title, Telephone Number): (3) Is the site location such that the installed sheeting may become exposed to salt water spray, and/or saltcontaining atmosphere? (4) Is the project/installation for an industrial-type or manufacturing-type building? (5) If so, what chemical(s) are used in the manufacturing process and what are the percent concentrations if these chemicals both inside and outside the building? (6) Which of the following may become in contact with the painted metal? a. Dry solids b. Wet Solids c. Condensation d. Liquids (7) If the building is not for manufacturing purposes, is the site location in an industrial area? (8) If so, identify chemicals, if any, that may contact the painted sheet and percent concentration of these chemicals both inside and outside the building: (9) Identify and/or describe any potential corrosive materials from neighboring operations that may come into contact with the painted sheet: (10) What are the temperature and humidity ranges inside and outside the building? (11) Does the building have adequate venting in its design? (12) Describe the sheeting application Roofing? Siding? Trim? Other? (13) Provide any other information or description that will assist in the conditions and environment evaluation to which the painted metal sheet will be exposed.