CERAM-A-STAR® 950 LIMITED WARRANTY

This limited warranty applies only to goods identified on an AKZO NOBEL Product Data Sheet as PRODUCT which are applied to metal after this document is signed by AKZO NOBEL and SUPPLIER, in accordance with parameters specified on the AKZO NOBEL Product Data Sheet within six months after shipment from AKZO NOBEL.

Although it is recognized by AKZO NOBEL and SUPPLIER that most coatings, including PRODUCT, will fade and change appearance to some degree over a period of time in outdoor installation, and that such changes may not be uniform between surfaces not equally exposed, AKZO NOBEL warrants that the PRODUCT covered by this warranty will conform to the performance standards listed below:

For thirty (30) years, PRODUCT will not peel, flake, or otherwise lose adhesion to an extent that is apparent on ordinary outdoor visual observation. NOTE: Slight crazing or cracking may occur on roll-formed edges or break bends at the time of forming, and is considered as standard – such crazing or cracking shall not constitute a basis for complaint under this limited warranty; and
For twenty-five (25) years, sidewall panels of PRODUCT will not change color more than five (5) Δ E (delta E) Hunter units and roof panels will not change more that seven (7) Δ E (delta E) Hunter units when measured per ASTM D 2244 on clean surfaces after removing dirt, other surface deposits and chalk per ASTM D 3964; and
For twenty-five (25) years, sidewall panels of PRODUCT will not chalk more than a number eight (8) rating and roof panels will not chalk more than a number six (6) rating when measured per ASTM D 4214, Method A.

This is an anti-weathering limited warranty and does not apply to other causes of degradation, including:

PRODUCT which has suffered scratching or abrasion or has been damaged by abrasive or chemical cleaners; has been abused, altered, modified, used in a manner not originally intended, or stored contrary to recommendations of AKZO NOBEL, SUPPLIER, or the coil coater, 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 or in any chemically aggressive environment (containing such substances as fumes, ash, salts, dirt, grease, or high humidity); has been stored or installed in such a way that allows contact with animals and/or animal waste or its decomposition products; has suffered from improper forming, fabrication or embossing; corrosion of the substrate and/or corrosion at cut edges; or develops any other condition between the coating and the substrate which causes the coating to degrade or delaminate;

PRODUCT which is installed within 1000 meters (3250 feet) of salt water.

If AKZO NOBEL’s PRODUCT fails to comply with our limited warranty, due to any defect in material or workmanship, AKZO NOBEL will bear the full cost of labor and material to replace or refinish the defective portion of the field installation. The decision whether to replace or refinish to remedy an honored claim will be made at the sole discretion of AKZO NOBEL. If AKZO NOBEL’s investigation indicates that the claimed defect is not covered by this limited warranty, SUPPLIER shall reimburse all of AKZO NOBEL’s third party expenses incurred in connection with the investigation of the claim. This warranty also applies to the part(s) being repainted, repaired or replaced, but only for the unexpired portion of the warranty period applicable to the original coat coated part.

THIS LIMTED WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IS IN LIEU OF ANY WARRANTY OR MERCHANTIBILITY, FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR OTHER WARRANTY OR QUALITY, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AND WHETHER WRITTEN OR ORAL. Correction of non-conformities in the manner and for the period of time provided herein shall constitute fulfillment of all liabilities of AKZO NOBEL to SUPPLIER with respect to or arising out of the goods whether based on contract, negligence, strict liability in tort, or otherwise.

AKZO NOBEL SHALL NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, such as, but not limited to, damage or loss of other property or equipment, loss of profits or revenue, cost of capital, cost of purchase or replacement of other goods, or claims of customers or Purchaser for business or service interruptions. THE REMEDIES OF SUPPLIER SET FORTH HERIN ARE EXCLUSIVE.

Some Restrictions May Apply. Contact Manufacturer for Details