Warranty

Limited Warranty

A. Pre-Painted ROOF Panels (Non-Vertical Installations)

  1. Film Integrity — For forty (40) years from the date of shipment, the factory-applied paint finish will not crack, flake, or check in a manner visible under ordinary outdoor observation.
  2. Chalk Resistance — For thirty (30) years from the date of shipment, the finish will not chalk in excess of a #6 rating when evaluated per ASTM D4214, Method A.
  3. Colour Retention — For thirty (30) years from the date of shipment, colour change will not exceed eight (8) Hunter colour units, measured per ASTM D2244 on cleaned surfaces (surface deposits removed per ASTM D3964).

B. Pre-Painted WALL Panels (Vertical Installations)

  1. Film Integrity — For forty (40) years from the date of shipment, the factory-applied paint finish will not crack, flake, or check in a manner visible under ordinary outdoor observation.
  2. Chalk Resistance — For thirty (30) years from the date of shipment, the finish will not chalk in excess of a #8 rating when evaluated per ASTM D4214, Method A.
  3. Colour Retention — For thirty (30) years from the date of shipment, colour change will not exceed five (5) Hunter colour units, measured per ASTM D2244 on cleaned surfaces.

C. GALVANIZED PANELS (Roof or Wall)

When installed in Canada or the United States, galvanized panels will not rupture, perforate, or fail structurally due to exposure to normal atmospheric conditions for twenty-five (25) years from the date of shipment.

Remedy – At its sole option, Trillium Steel Buildings & Barndominiums will repair or replace any panel confirmed to be defective under this warranty. Replacement panels will be supplied FOB point of original delivery. Labour to remove or reinstall panels is expressly excluded unless otherwise agreed in writing.

2. Exclusions & Limitations

This warranty does not apply to any panel exposed to corrosive, aggressive, or abnormal atmospheres, including but not limited to:

  • Marine or salt-spray environments.
  • Chemical fumes, ash, cement dust, animal waste, or other airborne contaminants.
  • Water run-off from lead or copper flashings, or direct contact with lead or copper.
  • Internal environments that generate corrosive fumes or condensate (e.g., fertilizer storage, manure pits, swimming pools).

This limited warranty is the sole and exclusive remedy for defective panels and is expressly made in lieu of all other warranties, express or implied, including any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Liability is limited to the original purchase price of the affected panels.

3. Claims Procedure

Any claim must be submitted in writing within thirty (30) days of discovering the defect and must include proof of purchase, installation date, and detailed photographs of the affected area. Trillium Steel Buildings & Barndominiums reserves the right to inspect the panels on-site before authorizing any remedy.

4. Transferability

This warranty is issued to the original purchaser and is non-transferable unless Trillium Steel Buildings & Barndominiums provides written confirmation of transfer.

5. Governing Law

This warranty shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the Province of Ontario, Canada, without regard to its conflict-of-law principles.