TREX TRANSCEND User manual

TREX®LIMITED WARRANTY
Trex Company, Inc. (hereinafter “Trex”) warrants to the original purchaser
(“Purchaser”) that, for the period of time set forth in the following sentence,
under normal use and service conditions, Trex products shall be free from
material defects in workmanship and materials, and shall not split, splinter,
rot or suffer structural damage from termites or fungal decay. The term
of such warranty shall be twenty-five (25) years from the date of original
purchase for a residential application, and ten (10) years from the date of
original purchase for a commercial application. If a defect occurs within
the warranty period, Purchaser shall notify Trex in writing and, upon
confirmation by an authorized Trex representative of the defect, Trex’s sole
responsibility shall be, at its option, to either replace the defective item
or refund the portion of the purchase price paid by Purchaser for such
defective item (not including the cost of its initial installation).
Notwithstanding the foregoing, (a), the term of the warranty for
the LED lights and housing for Trex DeckLighting™ shall be seven
(7) years, the term of the warranty for the LED lights and housing
for Trex LandscapeLighting™ shall be five (5) years, the term of
the warranty for the dimmer, timer and transformer for both shall
be three (3) years, and the term of the warranty for the motion
controller for both shall be one (1) year, in each case provided that
a Trex transformer is used (with no warranty on any components if
a Trex transformer is not used), and any other parts or accessories
shall not be warranted; (b) with respect to hardware for the Trex
Surroundings gate (gate frame, hinges and screws), the term of the
warranty shall be five (5) years, (c) with respect to Trex Decorative
Balusters, the term of the warranty covering the paint coating shall
be ten (10) years, and shall be prorated in the following manner:
100% replacement for the first five (5) years; and 50% replacement
for the next five (5) years, and (d) this warranty shall not apply to Trex
Elevations®steel deck framing, Trex Signature®/Reveal®aluminum
railing and TrexTrim™ (which each have separate warranties).
For purposes of this warranty, a “residential application” shall refer to an
installation of the Product on an individual residence, and a “commercial
application” shall refer to any installation of the Product other than on an
individual residence.
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED UNDER THE LAW, THIS
WARRANTY SHALL NOT COVER AND TREX SHALL NOT BE
RESPONSIBLE FOR COSTS AND EXPENSES INCURRED WITH
RESPECT TO THE REMOVAL OF DEFECTIVE TREX PRODUCTS OR
THE INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT MATERIALS, INCLUDING
BUT NOT LIMITED TO LABOR AND FREIGHT.
With respect to a residential application, this warranty may be transferred
one (1) time, within the five (5) year period beginning from the date of
original purchase by the Purchaser, to a subsequent buyer of the property
upon which the Trex products were originally installed. With respect to a
commercial application, this warranty is freely transferable to subsequent
buyers of the property upon which the Trex products were originally
installed.
To make a claim under this limited warranty, Purchaser, or the transferee,
shall send toTrex,within the warranty period referred to above,a description
of the claimed defect and proof of purchase, to the following address:
Trex Company, Inc.
Customer Relations
160 Exeter Drive
Winchester, VA 22603-8605
Trex does not warrant against and is not responsible for any condition
attributable to: (1) improper installation of Trex products and/or failure
to abide by Trex’s installation guidelines, including but not limited to
improper gapping; (2) use of Trex products beyond normal use and service
conditions, or in an application not recommended by Trex’s guidelines
and local building codes; (3) movement, distortion, collapse or settling
of the ground or the supporting structure on which Trex products are
installed; (4) any act of God (such as flooding, hurricane, earthquake,
lightning, etc.), environmental condition (such as air pollution, mold,
mildew, etc.), staining from foreign substances (such as dirt, grease, oil,
etc.), or normal weathering (defined as exposure to sunlight, weather
and atmosphere which will cause any colored surface to gradually fade,
chalk, or accumulate dirt or stains); (5) variations or changes in color of
Trex products; (6) improper handling, storage, abuse or neglect of Trex
products by Purchaser, the transferee or third parties; or (7) ordinary wear
and tear.
No person or entity is authorized by Trex to make and Trex shall not be
bound by any statement or representation as to the quality or performance
of Trex products other than as contained in this warranty. This warranty
may not be altered or amended except in a written instrument signed by
Trex and Purchaser.
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED UNDER THE LAW, UNDER
NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL TREX BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER SUCH DAMAGES ARE
SOUGHT IN CONTRACT, IN TORT (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED
TO NEGLIGENCE AND STRICT LIABILITY) OR OTHERWISE, AND
TREX’S LIABILITY FOR NON-PERSONAL INJURY CLAIMS WITH
RESPECT TO DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS SHALL IN NO EVENT EXCEED
THE REPLACEMENT OF SUCH PRODUCTS OR REFUND OF THE
PURCHASE PRICE, AS DESCRIBED ABOVE.
Some States or Provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion
may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and
you may also have other rights that vary from State to State or Province
to Province.
Copyright © 2018 Trex Company, Inc.

For the term set forth below, Trex Company, Inc. (hereinafter
“Trex”) warrants to the original end-user purchaser (the
“Purchaser”) that Trex Transcend®decking, porch or fascia,
Tr ex E n h a n c e ®decking or fascia, Trex Select
®decking or
fascia or Trex®Universal Fascia, as the case may be (the
“Product”) will perform, under normal use and service
conditions, as follows:
Term of Warranty: The term of this warranty shall begin
on the date of original purchase, and shall end (1) twenty-
five (25) years thereafter for a residential application of the
Product, and (2) ten (10) years thereafter for a commercial
application of the Product.
Residential/Commercial Application: For purposes of this
warranty, a“residential application”shall refer to an installation
of the Product on an individual residence, and a “commercial
application” shall refer to any installation of the Product other
than on an individual residence.
Fade Resistance: The Product shall not fade in color from
light and weathering exposure as measured by color change
of more than 5 Delta E (CIE) units.
The Product is designed to resist fading. No material is
fade proof when exposed to years of UV exposure and the
elements. The Product is designed to resist fading, and will
not in any event fade by more than 5 Delta E (CIE) units.
Stain Resistance: The Product shall be resistant to
permanent staining resulting from spills of food and
beverage items including ketchup, mustard, salad oils, tea,
wine, coffee, fruit punch, barbecue sauce, grease, sodas
and other food and beverage related items that would
typically be present on a residential deck, or mold and
mildew naturally occurring in the environment, provided that
such substances are removed from the Product with soap
and water or mild household cleaners within one (1) week
of exposure of the food or beverage to the surface or first
appearance of the mold and mildew.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, Trex does not warrant that
the Product is stain-proof, and does not warrant stain
resistance resulting from spilled or otherwise applied food
and beverage substances which are not properly cleaned as
provided above within one (1) week of exposure. In addition,
materials not covered in the stain resistant warranty include
abrasive compounds of acidic or basic pH, paints or stains,
strong solvents, metallic rust or other abnormal deck
use items, and non-food and non-beverage substances,
including but not limited to, biocides, fungicides, plant food,
or bactericides. Mold and mildew can settle and grow on
any outdoor surface, including this Product. You should
periodically clean your deck to remove dirt and pollen that
can feed mold and mildew. This warranty does not cover
mold and mildew which is not properly cleaned as provided
above within one (1) week of first appearance.
Standard Trex Company Limited Warranty: This warranty
is in addition to the standard Trex Company Limited Warranty
that applies to all Trex products.
Tr a n s fe ra b i l i t y : With respect to a residential application,
this warranty may be transferred one (1) time, within the five
(5) year period beginning from the date of original purchase
by the Purchaser, to a subsequent buyer of the property
upon which the Trex products were originally installed. With
respect to a commercial application, this warranty is freely
transferable to subsequent buyers of the property upon
which the Trex products were originally installed.
EXCLUSIONS FROM WARRANTY COVERAGE:
Exposure to Heat: Direct or indirect contact with extreme
heat sources (over 275 degrees) may cause fading and may
damage the surface of the Product, and any effects of such
exposure are expressly excluded from coverage under this
warranty.
Surface Damage: Never use metal shovels or sharp-edged
tools to remove snow and ice on the surface of the Product.
If the surface of the Product is damaged or punctured, this
warranty will be voided.
Paint or Other Materials Applied to the Product: If paint
or other coating materials are applied to the Product, this
warranty will be voided.
Railing: This warranty does not cover Trex Transcend®, Trex
Enhance®or Trex Select®railing components.
Other Exclusions: This warranty shall not cover any
condition attributable to: (1) improper installation of
the Product and/or failure to abide by Trex’s installation
guidelines, including but not limited to improper gapping;
(2) use of the Product beyond normal use or service
conditions, or in an application not recommended by
Trex’s guidelines and local building codes; (3) movement,
distortion, collapse or settling of the ground or the
supporting structure on which the Product is installed; (4)
any act of God (such as flooding, hurricane, earthquake,
lightning, etc.); (5) improper handling, storage, abuse or
neglect of the Product by Purchaser, the transferee or
third parties; (6) any fading or staining not on the walking
surface of the Product (i.e., the underside or the ends of the
Product); or (7) ordinary wear and tear.
Procedure for Making a Claim under this Warranty
In order to make a claim under this warranty, Purchaser
must do the following:
1. If the Purchaser is making a claim relating to the warranty
on stain resistance, Purchaser must do as follows:
(a) Purchaser must try to clean the affected area of the
deck by using the cleaning procedures described above
within one (1) week of exposure of the food or beverage to
the Product or first appearance of the mold and mildew.
(b) If the affected area remains reasonably unsatisfactory
after Purchaser has tried these cleaning procedures,
then Purchaser must have the affected area of the deck
professionally cleaned at Purchaser’s expense.
(c) If the affected area remains reasonably unsatisfactory
after the professional cleaning, Purchaser may make a
claim under this warranty, provided that such claim is made
within thirty (30) days after the professional cleaning.
2. To make a claim under this limited warranty, Purchaser,
or the transferee, shall send to Trex, within the warranty
period referred to above, a description and photographs of
the affected area of the Product, proof of purchase, and if
the claim relates to the warranty on stain resistance, proof
of compliance with paragraph 1. above, to the following
address:
Trex Company, Inc.
Customer Relations
160 Exeter Drive
Winchester, VA 22603-8605
3. Upon confirmation by an authorized Trex representative of
a valid claim hereunder, Trex’s sole responsibility shall be, at
its option, to either replace the affected item or refund the
portion of the purchase price paid by Purchaser for such
affected item (not including the cost of its initial installation).
Replacement material will be provided that is as close as
possible in color, design and quality as the replaced material,
but Trex does not guarantee an exact match as colors and
design may change.
4. If a valid warranty claim hereunder is made during years
eleven (11) through twenty-five (25) after the original
purchase for a residential application, recovery will be
prorated. If Trex is providing replacement materials, it may
elect to replace the percentage listed below of boards
otherwise meeting the requirements for a claim, or if it is
refunding the purchase price, it may elect to refund the
percentage listed below of the purchase price of boards
otherwise meeting the requirements for a claim.
YEAR OF
WAR RA NT Y CL AI M
PERCENTAGE
RECOVERY
11 80%
12 80%
13 80%
14 60%
15 60%
16 60%
17 40%
18 40%
19 40%
20 20%
21 20%
22 20%
23 10%
24 10%
25 10%
5. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED UNDER
THE LAW, THIS WARRANTY SHALL NOT COVER AND
TREX SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR COSTS
AND EXPENSES INCURRED WITH RESPECT TO
THE REMOVAL OF AFFECTED PRODUCT OR THE
INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT MATERIALS,
INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LABOR AND FREIGHT.
No person or entity is authorized by Trex to make and Trex
shall not be bound by any statement or representation as
to the quality or performance of Trex products other than
as contained in this warranty. This warranty may not be
altered or amended except in a written instrument signed
by Trex and Purchaser.
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED UNDER THE
LAW, UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL TREX BE
LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES, WHETHER SUCH DAMAGES ARE SOUGHT IN
CONTRACT, IN TORT (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO
NEGLIGENCE AND STRICT LIABILITY) OR OTHERWISE,
AND TREX’S LIABILITY FOR NON-PERSONAL INJURY
CLAIMS WITH RESPECT TO PRODUCTS SHALL IN
NO EVENT EXCEED THE REPLACEMENT OF SUCH
PRODUCTS OR REFUND OF THE PURCHASE PRICE, AS
DESCRIBED ABOVE.
Some States or Provinces do not allow the exclusion or
limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the
above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This
warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also
have other rights that vary from State to State or Province
to Province.
Copyright © 2017 Trex Company, Inc.
TREX TRANSCEND®, TREX ENHANCE®,
TREX SELECT®AND TREX®UNIVERSAL FASCIA
LIMITED FADE & STAIN WARRANTY

All exterior building materials require cleaning. Generally, soap and water is all that is required
to clean Trex Transcend, Enhance and Select products. For further information, see below.
TREX TRANSCEND®, TREX ENHANCE®AND
TREX SELECT®CARE AND CLEANING GUIDE
PROBLEM SOLUTION
Dirt and Debris The affected area should be sprayed off with a hose to remove surface debris. Use warm soapy water and
a soft bristle brush to remove dirt and debris from the embossing pattern.
Hard Water Staining
Hard water is water with a high amount of mineral deposits like lime, silica and calcium. When the water
dries, deposits are left behind, leaving unsightly spots on surfaces. This is not a defect of Trex products
but an issue with the water itself. Generally these deposits can be cleaned with white vinegar on decking
surfaces or use of Magic Eraser®on railing surfaces. Rinsing is required so care should be taken to not
use hard water for this purpose, and if it must be used, dry with a cloth or use a blower to dry surfaces.
Chalk Lines Most colored chalks are permanent and may discolor the surface. Use only Irwin Strait-Line®* Dust-Off
Marking Chalk (purple), available at Irwin.com
Tannins Due to Debris
Remove all debris from the deck using a hose or broom. Once the deck surface is dry, apply a deck
“brightener”** to the deck as directed by the manufacturer. Deck Brighteners contain oxalic acid, which
will also remove tannins.
Ice and Snow A plastic shovel may be used to remove snow from the deck. Use calcium chloride or rock salt to melt the
snow and ice from the deck surface.
Oil, Grease and Food
All food spills should be removed as soon as possible. The surface must be cleaned within seven days
to maintain the stain warranty. To remove, spray off with a hose and use warm, soapy water and a soft
bristle brush to remove spills from the embossing pattern.
Mold and Mildew
If debris such as pollen and dirt is allowed to remain on the deck surface, mold can feed on the biofilm.
Using a hose and warm, soapy water with a soft bristle brush is recommended to remove the food source
and mold.
Using a Pressure Washer (Concrete,
Stucco or Ground-in Construction Dirt)
A pressure washer with no greater than 3100 psi*** that has a fan attachment/adjustment and soap
dispenser may be used to remove dirt, concrete dust, or other types of construction dirt. Spray deck
with soap, then follow with gently scrubbing each deck board with a soft bristle brush. Spray/rinse each
individual deck board using a fan tip no closer than 8-in from the decking surface. RINSE THOROUGHLY.
If dirty water from cleaning is left to dry, this will cause a film to remain on the decking surface.
Maintaining Transcend and Select Railing
NEVER use acetone or other solvents on Trex Transcend or Select railing to maintain the beauty of the
surface. For color transfer issues (from attachment of baluster spacer), use Mr. Clean®Magic Eraser®
Original or Magic Eraser®Extra Power to help remove this.**** For small surface scratches, marks or
scuffs, use Dupli-Color Scratch Seal™ Clear Sealer Pen.*****
Job Site Storage
Store decking on a flat level surface, and always use proper supports (dunnage). Do not store
directly on the ground. When stacking decking bundles, supports (dunnage) should start approximately
8-in (0.20 m) from each end and be spaced approximately 2-ft (0.61 m) on center. In addition, supports
(dunnage) should line up vertically/perpendicular to the decking product. Adjust support blocks
(dunnage) accordingly if bundles are loose. For Select decking, 1x12 and 1x8 products, the maximum
stack height is 12 bundles. For all other decking products maximum stack height is 14 bundles
(IMPORTANT TO NOTE THAT PROPER DUNNAGE SPACING MUST BE IN PLACE FOR THESE HEIGHTS.)
When stacking multiple bundles, ensure that dunnage lines up vertically down through each stack. Always
cover decking products on site until ready to be installed.
*Strait-Line®is a registered trademark of Irwin Industrial Tool Company.
**Use of products containing bleach or acid will lighten the surface of Trex. Use in an inconspicuous area to determine whether you like the effect. Neither product will affect the structural integrity of Trex.
***Use of a pressure washer greater than 3100 psi could damage the boards and void the warranty.
****Mr. Clean®and Magic Eraser®are registered trademarks of The Procter and Gamble Company.
*****Scratch Seal™ Clear Sealer Pen is a registered trademark of Dupli-Color®Products Company.