Warranty

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PROWOOD

LIMITED WARRANTY

Original consumer purchasers or “first owners” of specific ProWood

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 ProWood

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 this warranty, you must be the owner-of-record of the property at the time ProWood

products were installed, or if the ProWood

products were installed by a builder-contractor-owner, “first owner” means the owner-of-record first acquiring the property from the builder-

contractor-owner. The ProWood

Warranty is not transferable from the first-owner to subsequent owners of the property.

TO IDENTIFY A PROWOOD

PRODUCT, LOOK FOR THE END TAG

It’s easy to identify warranted ProWood

products. Simply look for the end tag on each piece of ProWood

product and examine both sides. Make

sure you receive and retain all ProWood

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

This limited warranty covers only ProWood

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 “weathering” 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 ProWood

products.

DEFINITIONS

Ground Contact - Pressure treated wood products are deemed to be used in “Ground Contact” use when used in contact with soil, placed on/over

soil using a synthetic barrier or plastic material, or exposed to conditions that could simulate a ground contact exposure, or when used in any other

application for which the manufacturer, applicable warranty, or applicable building codes require the use of Ground Contact Products.

Above Ground – Pressure treated wood products are deemed to be in “Above Ground” use when used in an application for which the manufacturer,

applicable warranty, and applicable building codes do not require or recommend Ground Contact Products and the application falls outside of the

definition of Ground Contact Use.

Ground Contact Products – ProWood

products with an end tag that states “ground contact – general use.”

Above Ground Products –ProWood

products with an end tag that states “above ground use.”

Ground Contact – Critical Use Products – ProWood

products with an end tag that states “ground contact-critical use.”

TERMS OF WARRANTY

Warrantor offers a Lifetime Limited Warranty against rot, fungal decay, and termite damage, as defined herein, for the following products,

subject to the specific exclusions set forth in this Warranty:

Above Ground Products used in Above Ground residential or agricultural applications,

Ground Contact Products used in Above Ground and Ground Contact applications; and

Ground Contact – Critical Use Products used in Above Ground and Ground Contact applications.

ABOVE GROUND WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS

This Warranty shall not apply to, and Warrantor hereby expressly disclaims any warranty coverage for Above Ground Products used in Ground

Contact applications. Further, Warrantor hereby expressly disclaims any warranty coverage for use of Above Ground Products in any of the following

applications for which Ground Contact Products are required:

• Applications which are critical to the performance and safety of the structure and are difficult to maintain, repair, or replace such as joists and

beams for decks and fresh water docks;

• With the exclusion of fence pickets, applications which are within six inches of the ground (final grade after landscaping) and supported on

permeable building materials such as treated wood or concrete;

IMPORTANT: This is your warranty certificate. Attach your invoice and proof of warranty.

LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY

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LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY IMPORTANT: This is your warranty certificate. Attach your invoice and proof of warranty. PROWOOD® LIMITED WARRANTY Original consumer purchasers or “first owners” of specific ProWood® products are eligible for this LIMITED WARRANTY.
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LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY IMPORTANT: This is your warranty certificate. Attach your invoice and proof of warranty.
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LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY IMPORTANT: This is your warranty certificate. Attach your invoice and proof of warranty. HOW TO MAKE CLAIMS To make a claim under the terms of this warranty, send a photograph and description of the damage along with the ProWood® product purchase receipt(s) from your lumber dealer or contractor/builder. In addition, UFP requires an itemized list of the damage to all ProWood® products and an end tag from each piece of damaged treated wood.