Lifetime
Limited Warranty
WITH ADDITIONAL
TRANSFERABILITY PROVISIONS
Home-Kim, the Manufacturer of Home-Kim Vinyl Window
Systems, makes available to the Original Purchaser-Present
Property Owner the Lifetime Limited Warranty warranting the
Home-Kim Vinyl Window System for as long as the Property Owner
shall own and live in the property at the stated property
address, from date of window installation, under normal use
and service, against specified defects in material and workmanship
of the Home-Kim Vinyl Window System, occurring as a direct
result of the manufacturing process, and subject to the terms
and conditions of this Limited Warranty.
Lifetime Limited Warranty - Vinyl Sash Frame and
Vinyl Main Frame
For as long as the Original Purchaser-Present Property Owner
shall own and live in the property the rigid zed vinyl in
the window sash frames and in the window main frame of the
basic window unit will be warranted against cracking, peeling,
flaking, blistering or corroding.
Lifetime Limited Warranty - Moving Parts of the
Basic Window Unit
The moving parts of the basic window unit, consisting of balances
to raise and lower the window sash, and locking mechanism
to secure the window sash are all warranted for as long as
the Original Purchaser-present Owner shall own and live in
the property.
Lifetime Limited Warranty - Fiber Glass Screening
and Screen Frame
The fiber glass screening material used in the window screen
and the material for manufacture of the screen frame are warranted
against manufacturing defect resulting in rotting or rusting,
for as long as the Original Purchaser-Present Property Owner
shall own and live in the property. Should such a manufacturing
defect occur, the Manufacturer agrees to furnish new screen
material or new screen frame material to the Property Owner,
transportation charges payable by the Property Owner.
Lifetime Limited Warranty - Insulating Glass Unit
The hermetically sealed insulated glass unit of the Home-Kim
Vinyl Window System is warranted for as long as the Property
Owner shall own and live in the property From date of window
installation, on a prorate basis, in accordance with the schedule
in development of material obstruction of vision occurring
from manufacturing defects, resulting from film formation
or dust collection between the interior glass surfaces, caused
by failure of the hermetic seal, under conditions of normal
use and service.
During the one (1) year period from date of window installation,
the Manufacturer will provide the labor at no charge to the
Original Purchaser-Present Property Owner for repair or replacement
of the warranted window part of component, under the provisions
of this Limited Warranty.
Home-Kim Vinyl Window System Limited Warranty Transferable
to Successor Owner
This Limited Warranty for the Home-Kim Vinyl Window System
is transferable one time by the Original Purchaser-Present
Property Owner to the successor owner of the property, within
the first thirty (30) years from date of window installation.
Upon transfer, the transferred warranty period shall be limited
to the unexpired remaining portion of such thirty (30) years
from date of window installation, and shall become prorated
for each incident under this Limited Warranty applicable to
window parts and components according to the provisions of
the Warranty Claim Basis Schedule of this Warranty, and subject
to all terms and conditions of this Limited Warranty but shall
no be further transferable.
In the case of property transfer, or hermetic seal failure,
the cost of material for, or replacement for any such defect
in the window u it will be prorated between the Transferred
Purchaser-Present Property Owner and Manufacturer, with payment
in advance of any applicable amount then due from the Property
Owner, on the following basis: During the 10-year period after
date of window installation, the Manufacturer will assume
100% of the cost of material for repair of replacement of
window unit then 50% of such cost for each subsequent year
through the 15th year; then 30% of such cost for each subsequent
year through the 20th year; and thereafter, the Manufacturer's
liability from the 26th year after date of window installation
will be 10% of such cost of material for repair or replacement
of window unit for each additional year, until the 30th year
unless Home-Kim's obligation hereunder shall cease and terminate
pursuant to the terms and conditions contained in this Limited
Warranty. The basis for computing the cost of material for
repair of replacement shall be current market prices.
Property Owner Claim Procedure and Other Warranty Provisions
Any claims for defects under this Limited Warranty should
be made in writing to Home-Kim, 10103 Residency Rd., Manassas,
VA 20110, Attention: Window Warranty Services, promptly after
discovery of the claimed defect, describing the defect claimed
and referring to this Warranty and date of window installation,
together with the name of contractor, and proof of purchase,
proof of property ownership and transfer info as requested.
Allow a reasonable time for inspection purposes if determined
to be necessary.
If the windows do not conform to this Warranty and any such
manufacturing defect occurs within the time period specified,
according to the provisions of this Warranty then Home-Kim
agrees, at is option, to repair or replace the defective part
or component of the window free of charge, which shall be
shipped to Home-Kim, transportation charges prepaid, or upon
prepayment of any applicable prorated amount then due fro
the Original Purchaser-Present Property Owner. The Property
Owner will be responsible for return transportation charges
back to the property location.
Replacement parts or components furnished by Manufacturer
under this Warranty will have the standard color available
at that time. A color variance may occur between the new replacement
part or component in comparison to the original window due
to weathering exposure and would not be indicative of defect
in the part or component.
Home-Kim reserves the right to discontinue or change any
Home-Kim Vinyl Window System as manufactured. If the part
of component of the window originally installed is not available
and Home-Kim determines to make replacement, Home-Kim shall
have the right to substitute a compatible part or component,
apportioned when pro rata basis applies over the warranted
time period for usage to refund date.
The Manufacturer does not warrant installation nor defects
caused by installation. This Warranty covers only the specific
manufacturing defects as specified herein. This Warranty does
not cover any other damages or material failure including,
but not limited to, normal weathering of sash frames and main
frame, and screen and screen frame, oxidation, accidents or
intentional damage, or fire, flood, windblown objects, hail
lightning, earthquake or other Acts of God, chemical pollutants,
mildew, negligent maintenance, fading, misuse or abuse, building
settlement or structurable defects, or if subjected to stresses
resulting from localized heat sources which cause excessive
temperature differentials over the glass surfaces or edges,
or any other causes or occurrences beyond the Manufacturer's
control. This Warranty does not apply if the windows are painted,
varnished or coated with any other substance.
Normal weathering may cause any surface to oxidize, chalk
or accumulate surface dirt or stains due to varying exposures
to sunlight, weather and atmospheric conditions. The geographic
location, the quality of the atmosphere and other local factors
in the area, over which the Manufacturer has no control, contribute
to the severity of these conditions.
Except as to labor on repair or replacement for one (1) year
on warranted work following date of window installation, this
Limited Warranty does not include any additional labor costs
and the Manufacturer will not be responsible after the first
year for any costs incurred in the removal or replacement,
installation or reinstallation of the window or of any part
or component of the window, or of any repaired or replacement
part or component furnished by Manufacturer under this Warranty
for the window. This Warranty does not cove breakage of glass
or torn screening from any cause whatsoever.
Condensation on windows may occur as the natural result of
humidity within the house or building area and changes in
interior/exterior temperatures, and does not indicate a defect
in the window. This Warranty does not cover condensation nor
frost or freezing from condensation on the window.
This Warranty is limited to the Manufacturer's furnishing
repaired or replacement parts or components of the window,
free of charge, within the time period specified, or as applicable,
upon payment in advance of any pro rata amount then due from
the Original Purchaser-Present Property Owner, according to
the provisions of this Warranty; on the Manufacturer receiving
from the Property Owner any such claimed defective parts or
components of the window, and with return transportation charges
for any repaired or replacement window part or component being
at Property Owner's responsibility; as provided.
THE WARRANTY STATEMENTS CONTAINED IN THIS
LIMITED WARRANTY SET FORTH THE ONLY EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXENDED
BY HOME-KIM FOR THE WINDOWS, IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES,
AND THE PROVISIONS OF THIS WARRANTY SHALL CONSTITUTE THE ENTIRE
LIABILITY OF HOME-KIM AND THE PROPERTY OWNER'S EXCLUSIE REMEDY
FOR BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. HOME-KIM SHALL NOT BE LIABLE
TO THE PROPERTY OWNER FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THE WINDOWS.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental
or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions
may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal
rights and you may also have other rights which vary from
state to state.
Property Ownership Status
If the building in which the Home-Kim Vinyl Window System
is installed is owned by an entity other than an individual
resident owner, whether by a corporation, partnership, an
unincorporated association, or by government or public entity,
including without limitation, a church or school, then the
warranty period shall be a Thirty (30) year Prorated Limited
Warranty from the date of window installation, applicable
to all window parts and components, under the prorated basis
of this Warranty; with labor at no charge to Property Owner
on warranted work for a on (1) year period, from the date
of window installation, and subject all other terms and conditions
of this Limited Warranty.
Home-Kim Vinyl Window Systems are manufactured and warranted
by Home-Kim Group, Inc., 10103 Residency Rd., Manassas, VA
20110. |
