WARRANTY REQUIREMENTS • The terms of the Limited Warranty require strict compliance with the installation instructions. These instructions are supplemental to applicable local building codes and standard building practices. Compliance with the most stringent of these is required. Architectural designs, plans and specifications must comply with these instructions. • All deviations from the installation instructions must be pre-approved in writing by the Collins Products LLC Product Performance Manager. INSTALLATION ERRORS THAT VOID THE WARRANTY • Do not apply trim to a rain soaked structure. • Trim should not be used to construct window sills. • Do not apply trim that is wet. Wet trim can shrink after application and shrinkage is not covered by the TruWood warranty. • Wet blown insulation is not allowed. • Do not apply stucco or composite stucco products over the trim. • Do not apply the trim to floating structures or buildings over water. • Staples are not an acceptable fastening device. • Do not apply to wall systems without conventional framing. • Do not paint in wet or cold conditions. • Do not use shake and shingle paints, low quality flat oil or alkyd paints, vinyl acetate (PVA), vinyl acrylic or vinyl acetate-acrylic co-polymer paints. These coatings do not adequately protect the trim. Note: This list is not intended to be inclusive of all errors that would void the warranty. These are just some examples.
KEY HOMEOWNER MAINTENANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
• Inspect and renew all sealant and immediately repair any water penetration issues every year. • Maintain gutters and downspouts to avoid water cascading down walls. • Ensure sprinkler patterns are directed away from structures. • Follow paint manufacturer’s recommendations for repainting and paint maintenance. CODES AND STANDARDS • TruWood Trim is designed to be used In compliance with all applicable building codes and standards.
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