KMEW Express Limited Transferable Warranty

1.WARRANTY COVERAGE:

KubotaMatsushitadenko Exterior Works, Ltd. ("KMEW") warrants to the purchaser and its transferees, including the original owner of the property upon which its Product (the KMEW CERAMIC COATING SIDING - the "Ceramic Product" or the KMEW STANDARD FINISH SIDING -the "Standard Product", collectively, the "Product") is installed as external walls, and to the first subsequent owner of the property (each a "Covered Person"- In the event of a multi-unit condominium, "Covered Person" shall mean the Condominium Association, Owners' Association, or similar governing body for the owner/residents of the structure) that when manufactured, the Product is free from defects in material and manufacture, and when used for its intended purpose and properly stored, installed and maintained per KMEWs printed instructions, the Product shall be warranted as follows: [Note: All warranty periods discussed and defined herein shall be deemed to commence on the date the original installation of the Product is completed.] :

50 Year Limited Warranty: The Product shall: not incur structural cracking, rot or delaminate under normal use and wear; resist damage caused by termites; and resist damage caused by hail (except for hail associated with winds exceeding 60 miles per hour), for a period of 50 years from the original date of installation.

20 Year Limited Warranty: The Ceramic Product finish shall (a) retain its color and luster (meaning color fade shall not exceed color No.1 - 2 and ΔE=9.6 in accordance with ISO 105-A02:1990, Test for color fastness - Part A02: Grey scale for assessing change in color) for color integrity, and shall not significantly (b) peel, (c) incur structural cracking, or (d) chip, for a period of 20 years from the original date of installation.

15 Year Limited Warranty: The Standard Product finish shall not significantly (a) peel, (b) incur structural cracking, or (c) chip, for a period of 15 years from the original date of installation.

2. WARRANTY DURATION:

This Limited Warranty will commence upon the original date of installation of the Product and continue in favor of a Covered Person for the respective consecutive years provided above.

3. WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS:

This Warranty covers only the specific manufacturing defects described in Section 1 above, and excludes any other damages or material failures attributable to:

• improper storage, shipping, handling, engineering, design or installation;
• lack of proper maintenance, repair, or alteration after installation;
• attachment of non-authorized accessories to the Product (for a list of authorized accessories, see KMEW's installation manual and product brochures);
• warping, cracking, settling, or other movement or condition of the structure to which the Product is attached;
• substrate failures which cause or contribute to any compromise or failure of the Product. This exclusion applies to both supporting and nonsupporting substrates (including, but not limited to, Glass Mat Gypsum Substrate/gypsum, plywood/OSB sheathing, and structural framing/stud) used under or attached to the Product;
• acts of God including, but not limited to, lightning, hurricanes, tornados, floods, earthquakes, mudslides or any other severe weather or natural phenomena;
• sealer, caulking, paint, or other coating or finish applied after purchase;
• mold, mildew, fungi, bacteria, or any organism on any surface of the Product;
• unusual conditions in the surrounding physical environment;
• any other such similar or dissimilar occurrences beyond the control of KMEW.

4. WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS - GEOGRAPHIC LIMITATIONS:

For Product installations within extreme cold, volcanic or coastal regions and areas where freeze-thaw weathering occurs more than 80 days per year, please contact your dealer or authorized distributor, as warranty exclusions may apply to such installations.

5. WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS - UNAUTHORIZED REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT:

KMEW cannot extend its warranty to instances where the Product has been repaired or replaced by any third party without the specific, direct preauthorization or direction of KMEW. Any such unauthorized repair or replacement will void any warranty protection that would otherwise exist.

6. WARRANTY CONDITIONS:

KMEW's liability hereunder to the Covered Person shall be subject to the following terms and conditions:

• The claimant must provide proof that he/she is a Covered Person.
• KMEW's printed instructions for the proper storage, installation and maintenance of the Product must be followed at all times. Failure to do so may affect Product performance and voids the Warranty.
• UPON DISCOVERY OF A POSSIBLE PRODUCT DEFECT OR FAILURE, AND PRIOR TO MAKING ANY PERMANENT REPAIR TO THE PRODUCT, THE COVERED PERSON MUST IMMEDIATELY, AND AT ITS OWN EXPENSE, PROVIDE FOR PROTECTION OF ALL PROPERTY THAT COULD BE AFFECTED UNTIL THE DEFECT OR FAILURE IS REMEDIED, PROVIDE WRITTEN NOTICE TO KMEW WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS OF DISCOVERY (AS PROVIDED BELOW), AND PROVIDE A REASONABLE TIME (NOT MORE THAN 20 BUSINESS DAYS AFTER NOTICE IS GIVEN), AND REASONABLE ACCESS TO ALLOW KMEW OR KMEW's AGENT TO ENTER THE PROPERTY AND STRUCTURE WHERE THE PRODUCT IS INSTALLED, AND TO EXAMINE, PHOTOGRAPH AND TAKE SAMPLES OF THE PRODUCT.
• For structures exceeding three stories or 45 feet in height, the Warranty Coverage will only apply if the Covered Person or the agent of a Covered Person PRIOR TO DESIGN AND INSTALLATION contacts KMEW's technical department for additional installation requirements which may be necessary according to wind loads or other variable conditions.

7. WARRANTY CLAIMS:

Claims under this Limited Warranty, must be promptly presented in writing to KMEW at Kubota Matsushitadenko Exterior Works Ltd. 13F Crystal Tower Bldg. 1-2-27 Shiromi, Chuo-Ku, Osaka 540-6013 Japan, and must include: (1) The address and location of the structure; (2) Details (including photos) of the defect or failure sufficient for KMEW to investigate the claim; (3) Proof of the original date of purchase; (4) The name of the builder or installer; and (5) Proof that you are a Covered Person (as defined in Section 1 above).

8. WARRANTY REMEDY:

If, after investigation, KMEW, in its sole discretion, determines that a warranted defect exists, KMEW shall do the following:

• During the First Year After Purchase: (Before Installation): Replace* the defective portion of the Product or reimburse Covered Person the Original Purchase Price** of the defective portion of the Product. (After Installation): Replace* the defective portion of the Product or reimburse the Covered Person for resulting losses up to the Original Purchase Price ** of the defective portion of the Product;
• Beyond the First Year After Purchase (whether or not installed): For Standard Product: Replace the defective portion of the Product or reimburse the Covered Person up to the Original Purchase Price of the defective portion of the Product, reduced by 6.67% for each year from the original date of purchase, such that after the 15th year no warranty shall remain. For Ceramic Product: Replace the defective portion of the Product or reimburse the Covered Person up to the Original Purchase Price of the defective portion of the Product, reduced by 5% for each year from the original date of purchase, such that after the 20th year no warranty shall remain. For All Other Claims under the 50 year Warranty: Replace the defective portion of the Product or reimburse the Covered Person up to the Original Purchase Price of the defective portion of the Product, reduced by 2% for each year from the original date of purchase, such that after the 50th year no warranty shall remain.

REFUND OR PRODUCT REPLACEMENT BY KMEW SHALL BE AT KMEW'S SOLE DISCRETION AND SHALL BE THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY WITH RESPECT TO ANY DEFECT; AND ACCEPTANCE BY ANY COVERED PERSON SHALL CONSTITUTE A FULL SETTLEMENT AND RELEASE OF ALL CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES OR OTHER RELIEF. FOR CLAIMS INVOLVING BOTH COLOR AND OTHER DEFECTS, THE HIGHER REIMBURSEMENT RATE SHALL PREVAIL. KMEW WILL NOT REFUND OR PAY ANY COSTS IN CONNECTION WITH LABOR OR ACCESSORY MATERIALS.

* KMEW reserves the right to modify or discontinue any of its products without notice and shall not be liable as a result of such modification or discontinuation.

** If the Original Purchase Price cannot be established by the Covered Person, it shall be determined by KMEW in its sole and reasonable discretion.

9. WARRANTY DISCLAIMER:

The statements herein constitute the only warranty extended by KMEW for the Product. KMEW DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, EXCEPT WHERE PRODUCT PURCHASE IS SUBJECT TO CONSUMER PRODUCT WARRANTY LAW, OR BY USAGE OF TRADE OR COURSE OF DEALING IN WHICH INSTANCES THE DURATION OF ANY APPLICABLE WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED TO THE FIRST ELAPSE OF THE WARRANTY PERIOD PROVIDED ABOVE, OR SUCH SHORTER PERIOD AS APPLICABLE LAW PERMITS OR REQUIRES. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you.

IN NO EVENT WILL KMEW HAVE ANY LIABILITY FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES (WHETHER RESULTING FROM NONDELIVERY OR FROM THE USE, MISUSE, OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT OR FROM DEFECTS IN THE PRODUCT). Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation may not apply to you.

NO OTHER WARRANTY WILL BE MADE BY THE MANUFACTURER OR THE SELLER OR BY OPERATION OF LAW OR BY USAGE OF TRADE OR COURSE OF DEALING WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT OR ITS INSTALLATION, STORAGE, HANDLING, MAINTENANCE, USE, REPLACEMENT OR REPAIR. This Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

10. DISPUTE RESOLUTION

Any dispute arising under this Warranty shall be resolved by arbitration pursuant to the then current rules of the American Arbitration Association, applying the laws of the State of Washington. The award of the arbitrator shall be final and binding. Each party shall be responsible for its own legal fees and costs, as well as its equal share of any arbitrators' fees.

Maintenance schedule for CERACLAD siding

Standard schedule for repair and replacement

Regular maintenance and early repair of damage will help preserve the living comfort of a home and lengthen its life.

*1. Repair any partial cracks, chipped sections, scratches, and other damage due to age when found.

Note: The maintenance schedule varies with the region, environment, and conditions of use. Use the above schedule for maintenance planning as reference only.