Excellent results can be obtained by the factory application of coating to siding. Factory Finishing assures a longer lasting and higher quality job than traditional on site applications because proper spread rates are maintained for maximum coverage protection. To obtain optimal performance of Cape Cod Products and, to ensure protection under this plan, it is essential that the "Cape Cod Installation, Storage and Wall Construction Details" be reviewed and complied with. Cape Cod Factory Finish Warranty This Warranty does not apply to smooth planed wood siding. Cape Cod Wood Sidings Inc. warrants that the Cape Cod factory finish applied to rough textured face siding and trims will: »  NOT crack, peel or blister »  NOT chalk so as to discolor surfaces below »  NOT erode and expose the substrate »  NOT yellow with age »  NOT become damaged when dirt is rinsed off for a period of 15 years when installed according to the "Cape Cod Installation, Storage and Wall Construction Details". Within (5) years of the date of installation, if upon notification and validation of the complaint by Cape Cod Wood Sidings Inc., Cape Cod Wood Sidings Inc. will, at its option, either fully compensate the homeowner for the paint and labor required to repair the siding involved or supply such materials and labor to the homeowner. Only those affected areas validated by Cape Cod Wood Sidings Inc. will be covered. During the subsequent 10 years of warranty, Cape Cod Wood Sidings Inc. will only replace the paint of the failed areas, excluding all labor or costs of labor for the application of the product or installation of the siding. Terms and Conditions The warranty contained herein is in effect for 15 years from date of siding installation and is subject to the terms and conditions, exclusions and limitations, requirements and legal rights stated in this certificate. Cape Cod Wood Sidings Inc.'s obligations under this Warranty shall in no event exceed the cost of the paint and labor on the originally installed Cape Cod Finished Wood Siding product found to be defective. Extractive bleeding, mildew and color appearance are not product defects and are not covered by this Warranty. Any product found to be unsatisfactory prior to installation must not be installed and should be returned to the dealer where it was purchased for replacement product. Cape Cod will not be responsible in any way for labor or material if defective or unacceptable product is installed. Cape Cod shall not be liable for any consequential or special damages, or for other expenses such as accessories (building paper, sheathing, fasteners, caulking, etc.) which may arise in connection with this Warranty. Improper installation, leaking walls or water damage are not covered by this Warranty. Also this Warranty does not cover cracking, peeling or blistering of the coating which may result due to inadequate ventilation or improper construction techniques. Further more this Warranty does not apply to damage or failure to the siding wood caused by improper installation, and failure caused by excessive warping, cupping, splitting, checking and shrinkage of the siding material (as defined by industry standards); accidental damage, structural defects; fire, lightning, hurricane, tornado, windstorm, earthquake, hail, or other acts of God; harmful chemicals (including harmful cleaning compounds); surface deterioration due to air pollution, vandalism; mildew accumulation; scratching, wind driven sand, abrading, or misuse/abuse of the siding product after application. It is understood and accepted by the purchaser that the rights and limitations of this Warranty are accepted as a pre condition of the purchase of Cape Cod products. Any legal rights and or remedies available against Cape Cod are strictly limited to this Warranty, and subject to the terms and conditions hereof.