WARRANT Y
Rautaruukki Corporation hereby warrants to the Purchaser, subject to the limitation
herein, that the aesthetic and technical performance of colour-coated roofing tile
sheets (Elite®, Monterrey™, Decorrey™, Finnera™), standing seam sheets (Classic™
Premium, Classic™, Vintage™, Standing seam profile SR27-545) and profiled sheets
for external roofs and walls, and façade claddings (hereinafter Product(s)) meet the
following standards.
The aesthetic performance warranty covers the flaking, cracking or peeling of coating
from the surface of the Product and significant and uneven alteration in colour. The
technical performance warranty covers that the Product will not rust through in a
way that corrosion creates holes in the even surface of the Product. Furthermore, the
Products are warranted against all manufacturing defects in product surface quality.
The technical performance warranty period is fifty (50) years for PVDF, PVDF matt,
Pural™ and Pural™ matt coated Products, forty (40) years for Purex™ and Galea
coated products, and thirty (30) years for Polyester and Polyester matt coated
Products. The warranty period begins from the date of purchase of the Product. The
aesthetic performance warranty period is twenty (20) years for PVDF, PVDF matt,
Pural™ and Pural™ matt coated products, fifteen (15) years for Purex™ and Galea
coated Products, and ten (10) years for Polyester and Polyester matt coated Products.
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Warranty
Warranty is subject to following terms and conditions:
After this, remove all rust with a brush or such, including any corrosion that
1. The Product has been purchased directly from Ruukki or from an autho-
has appeared on eaves or pre-cut sides of separate roofing sheets under
rised distributor.
2. The Product is applied on ground level with maximum elevation of nine
horizontal or longitudinal overlaps. Wash the whole roofing area with a recommended cleaner and inspect that all amassed dirt and substances are totally
hundred (900) meters from the sea level. The warranty period is limited
removed. Subsequently, rinse the Product with pressured water. Then, after
to half of the original warranty period for Products that are applied above
waiting and ensuring that the roof is dry, apply a primer paint to any areas
the stated elevation level.
from which the protective colour coating was scraped off. Apply two or more
3. This warranty is valid when the Product is used under normal climatic con-
layers of maintenance paint (i.e. new top coating) on the clean and dry surface.
ditions. The warranty is not valid for use in particularly corrosive environ-
Finally, inspect the repainted Product and repeat treatment fully or partially
ments or aggressive climates such as marine environments, or in constant
if the coverage or adhesion of the new top coating is not sufficient. The above
contact with water, chemicals, ash, cement, dust, soot, alga or manure. The
stated, applies in principle to touch up painting of scratches and cuts respec-
warranty does not cover damage resulting from continuous heat of over
tively. It is strongly recommended to read the Product maintenance instruc-
60 degrees, natural or environmental disasters, and exceptional levels of
tions of Ruukki, if such are available, and/or consult Ruukki’s or authorised
pollution, fire, accidents or radiation.
dealer’s representative prior to initiating the repainting procedure.
4. Water must be able to drain freely off the surface of the Product. When
the Product is used as the exterior roofing the minimum pitch of the roof
Warranty claims
must be 1:10 for profiled and standing seam sheets, and 1:6 for roofing tile
Warranty claims must be submitted in writing by registered mail within thirty
sheets.
(30) days from the time the defect is or should have been discovered and at
5. This warrant excludes defects due to the following:
the latest before the end of the warranty period to the local dealer from whom
a. Any mechanical causes, excluding normal water and snow load;
you have purchased the porducts. The claim must include the owner’s name,
b. Cutting the Product by using an angle grinder with a cut-off disc, or any
address and telephone number, proof and date of purchase, nature of the
other device that produces heat;
defect and the date when it was first discovered.
c. Chemical reactions between the Product and any other structural element;
d. Cutting edges or lead-ins of individual sheets where the metallic core of
the sheet is directly exposed to the climate;
e. Transportation, storage, handling at the site or installation;
f. Screws, nails and other fasteners, roof safety products, roof windows,
chimneys, ventilation pipes and all other kinds of lead-ins;
g. Inadequately sealed and/or constructed verges, ridges, valleys, sheet overlaps, which allow unlawful drainage of water and/or other contaminants to
the backside of the Product;
h. Improper care or maintenance of the Product, such as neglect to clean
the surface of the Product from amassed dirt and debris, or any wilful act,
negligence or misuse;
i. Repainting, or otherwise handling, the Product with a substance that is
not recommended to be used in connection with the Product;
j. Repainting has been applied on top of a rusty surface.
6. Warranty against significant and uneven alteration in colour applies only
to the range of standard colours as defined in the product description at
the time of purchase and in conditions where climatic exposure, such as
solar radiation, is even across the surface of the Product.
7. Any scratches, cuts or abrasions which penetrate the protective surface
treatments of the Product, that is, colour coating and/or zinc layer, must
be immediately repainted after initial cause.
8. All visible rust spots on surface area or eaves edges are attended to with
the repainting procedure for that given area within reasonable time after
Remedies
Ruukki hereby reserves the right to inspect the damaged Product on site and
to remedy the observed defects either by providing repair paint or by replacing the damaged part(s) of the Product or by reimbursing the value thereof
to the purchaser, whichever remedy Ruukki may choose. The Product shall be
remedied to correspond insofar as possible its age. The above remedies shall
be performed within Ruukki’s product range available at the time of remedy
which might cause differences in shape and colour compared with the original
Product.
Ruukki’s liability under this Warranty is limited to the cost of the damaged
parts of the Product. The cost of changing a replaced part of the Product is
expressly excluded from Ruukki’s liability. Any liability for indirect or consequential loss or damage of any kind including, but not limited to, damage to a
building or its contents, business interruption, loss of use, damage to property
or equipment, incurred or suffered by the Purchaser due to the defect of the
Product is excluded. The replacement, repair or refinishing of the Product
shall not extend the term of the original warranty.
General provisions
Notice that this Warranty is in addition to and does not affect the consumer’s
statutory rights.
recognition.
9. After the aesthetic warranty period, full repainting of the Product, at
Purchaser’s own expense, strictly according to the instructions given
This warranty shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws
of the seller’s country of domicile.
below, is required when a maximum surface area of ten (10) percent or ten
(10) square meters, whichever is lesser, of the Product becomes systematically suspect to wearing out, flaking, cracking or peeling of the protective
This warranty is valid exclusively in the Territory of Germany, France, Belgium,
Netherlands, Austria, Luxembourg and Switzerland.
colour coating.
The warranty is conditional upon the Purchaser making payment in full
Repainting of the Product
The following instructions need to be applied for repainting of the Product.
Before applying the procedure make sure that all used substances are approved by official authorities and recommended to be used in connection
with the Product. Begin by carefully inspecting the adhesion of the protective
colour coating in the whole roofing area and then remove any parts of the
coating by scraping, which are peeling, flaking or otherwise disengaging.
without withholding.
This warranty is in lieu of any guarantee and/or warranties expressed or
implied (such as those made by agents or distributors or any party other than
Ruukki).
Subject to the above terms and conditions, this warranty applies to Products
sold after 1.5.2010.
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