CPG Int'l v. Fiber Composites - Complaint
CPG Int'l v. Fiber Composites - Complaint
COMPLAINT
Plaintiff CPG International LLC (“CPG” or “Plaintiff”) files this Complaint against
Defendant Fiber Composites, LLC d/b/a Fiberon (“Fiberon” or “Defendant”); and alleges as
follows:
1. This is a claim for patent infringement arising under the patent laws of the
Liability Company formed and existing under the laws of the State of Delaware, with its
“Defendant”) is a Limited Liability Company formed and existing under the laws of the State
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of Delaware, with its principal place of business in New London, North Carolina. Upon
information and belief, Defendant conducts business under the name “Fiberon” and/or Fiberon,
LLC. Upon information and belief, Fiberon may be served with process by serving its registered
agent The Corporation Trust Company at Corporation Trust Center, 1209 Orange St.,
Wilmington, DE 19801.
4. This action arises under the patent laws of the United States, Title 35 of
the United States Code, among other claims. Thus, this Court has subject matter jurisdiction
5. This Court has personal jurisdiction over Defendant pursuant to due process
and the Delaware Long Arm Statute. Each Defendant, directly or through intermediaries, has
conducted and conducts substantial business in this judicial district and state, including but not
limited to: (i) engaging in at least part of the infringing acts alleged herein; (ii) purposefully
and voluntarily placing one or more infringing products or services into the stream of
commerce with the expectation that they will be purchased by consumers in this forum; and/or
(iii) regularly doing or soliciting business, engaging in other persistent courses of conduct, or
deriving substantial revenue from goods and services provided to entities in Delaware and in
this District.
6. For example, Defendant markets, offers to sell, and sells infringing products to
customers in this judicial district and state through its website (http://www.fiberondecking.com).
Additionally, Defendant sells its infringing products to distributors who resell the infringing products
through retail locations across Delaware, and Defendant is aware that the distributors intend to sell through
Delaware. As such, this Court has personal jurisdiction over the Defendant because they conduct
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substantial and continuous business in this judicial district via the Internet, and otherwise, and
have established minimum contacts within this judicial district such that the exercise of
jurisdiction would not offend traditional notions of fair play and justice.
8. Venue is proper in this Court under 28 U.S.C. §§ 1391 and 1400(b) for the
material products.
10. One product that CPG manufactures and sells is its TimberTech®
11. CPG has offered the RR Product, which embodies at least some of CPG’s
13. CPG has an expansive patent portfolio of both utility and design patents directed
CPG.
15. CPG has invested considerable expense in prosecuting and protecting its valued
intellectual property.
16. Upon information and belief, Defendant is engaged in the primary business of
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17. Defendant manufactures and sells composite railing that infringes upon CPG’s
patents, including a composite railing product called “Symmetry Railing” (hereinafter the
18. Upon information and belief, Defendant sells and advertises its products,
19. Upon information and belief, in or around 2015, Defendant’s Infringing Product
was created and developed, more than 9 years after CPG’s RR Product began being sold to the
public.
20. Upon information and belief, due to the popularity of the RR Product, Defendant
knew or was aware of the RR product prior to developing and implementing the Symmetry
Railing product.
21. Upon information and belief, Defendant purposely copied CPG’s RR product
22. On June 5, 2015, CPG sent Fiberon a letter expressing its concerns about the
Symmetry Railing product and informing Fiberon of its extensive patent portfolio and further
23. Upon information and belief, Fiberon has made no substantive changes to its
Symmetry Railing product since receiving the June 5th letter, or after further correspondence
24. Fiberon has continued to sell its Symmetry Railing product despite knowledge
of CPG’s patent portfolio and the multiple applications that were pending.
25. CPG has never sold, licensed, or otherwise authorized Defendant to use any of
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26. Upon information and belief CPG has lost sales, revenues, and profits due to
27. Upon information and belief CPG will continue to lose sales, revenues, and
V. STATEMENT OF CLAIM
28. The allegations of the preceding paragraphs are incorporated as if fully set forth
herein.
29. CPG is the owner of all right, title and interest in and to the following United
These patents are also referred hereto as the “patents-in-suit.” True and accurate copies
30. Thus, at all times relevant to this action, Plaintiff CPG was, and is, the owner of
the patents-in-suit.
31. CPG also holds the right to sue and recover damages for infringement thereof,
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32. Plaintiff has complied with the statutory requirement (e.g., 35 U.S.C. § 287) of
placing a notice of the Letters Patent, for all of the patents-in-suit, on or in connection with the
patented products it makes and sells. Furthermore, Defendant has had written notice of Plaintiff’s
patent portfolio, including multiple pending applications, since at least June 5, 2015. Defendant
knew or should have known additional patents were likely to issue and knew or should have known
33. By filing and serving this Complaint for Patent Infringement, CPG has again
35. Defendant has directly infringed and continues to infringe (either literally or
under the doctrine of equivalents) at least one claim of each of the patents-in-suit in violation of
35 U.S.C. § 271(a) by making, using, selling, and/or offering to sell in the United States, without
CPG’s authority, their railings that use the patented systems and designs. By way of example
only and without limiting CPG’ s claims to this specific example, Defendant’s acts of
making, selling or offering to sell its Symmetry Railing containing an H-shaped support rail and
Symmetry Railing’s present or past designs, amounts to direct infringement of the patents-in-
suit.
36. CPG has provided an exemplary claim chart attached hereto as Exhibit D,
showing in element by element manner the Infringing Product compared to the claims of the
‘547 patent. Additionally, CPG has provided a side-by-side depiction of the Infringing Product
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and the design patents-in-suit attached hereto as Exhibit E. CPG does not intend Exhibit D or
E to be comprehensive or limiting and CPG reserves its rights to pursue all available
37. CPG has been injured and seeks damages to adequately compensate it for
Defendant’s infringement of the patents-in-suit. Such damages should be CPG’s lost profits
but, in any event, no less than the amount of a reasonable royalty under 35 U.S.C. § 284.
38. Defendant has willfully infringed the patents-in-suit. For example, at least as
early as being informed of the similarity of the products, Defendant has continued to
manufacture and market its Symmetry Railing product. Defendant knew or should have known
that there were multiple patents pending intended to address the Symmetry Railing product and
knew or should have known of the patents-in-suit as of the issuing dates. These acts amount to
39. Defendant will continue to infringe the patents-in-suit unless enjoined by this
Court. CPG therefore requests that this Court enter an order under 35 U.S.C. § 283
preliminarily and permanently enjoining Defendant from continuing to make, use, sell, offer to
sell, and/or import into the United States the products and designs accused of infringing the
41. Defendant has directly infringed and continues to infringe at least claims 1-22
and 24 of the ‘547 Patent in violation of 35 U.S.C. § 271(a) by making, using, selling, and/or
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offering to sell in the United States, without CPG’s authority, the Infringing Product that uses
42. Upon information and belief, the Infringing Product contains each and every
element of the asserted claims, either literally or under the doctrine of equivalents, as further
43. CPG has been injured and seeks damages to adequately compensate it for
Defendant’s infringement of the ‘547 Patent. Such damages should be CPG’s lost profits as a
result of the infringement but in any event no less than the amount of a reasonable royalty
44. Defendant has willfully infringed the patents-in-suit. For example, at least as
early as being informed of the similarity of the products, Defendant has continued to
manufacture and market its Symmetry Railing product. Defendant knew or should have known
that there were multiple patents pending intended to address the Symmetry Railing product and
knew or should have known of the patents-in-suit as of the issuing dates. These acts amount to
45. Defendant will continue to infringe the ‘547 Patent unless enjoined by this Court.
CPG therefore requests that this Court enter an order under 35 U.S.C. § 283 preliminarily
and permanently enjoining Defendant from continuing to make, use, sell, offer to sell, and/or
import into the United States the products and designs accused of infringing the ‘547 Patent
and from further infringement, contributory infringement and/or inducing infringement of the
‘547 Patent.
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47. Defendant has directly infringed and continues to infringe claim 1 of the ‘697
Patent in violation of 35 U.S.C. § 271(a) by making, using, selling, and/or offering to sell in
the United States, without CPG’s authority, the Infringing Product that uses the patented
designs.
48. Upon information and belief, the design of the Infringing Product is
substantially the same or equivalent to the design of the ‘697 patent, as further evidenced in the
49. CPG has been injured and seeks damages to adequately compensate it for
Defendant’s infringement of the ‘697 Patent. Such damages should be CPG’s lost profits as a
result of the infringement but in any event no less than the amount of a reasonable royalty
50. Defendant has willfully infringed the patents-in-suit. For example, at least as
early as being informed of the similarity of the products, Defendant has continued to
manufacture and market its Symmetry Railing product. Defendant knew or should have known
that there were multiple patents pending intended to address the Symmetry Railing product and
knew or should have known of the patents-in-suit as of the issuing dates. These acts amount to
51. Defendant will continue to infringe the ‘697 Patent unless enjoined by this Court.
CPG therefore requests that this Court enter an order under 35 U.S.C. § 283 preliminarily and
permanently enjoining Defendant from continuing to make, use, sell, offer to sell, and/or
import into the United States the products accused of infringing the ‘697 Patent and from
further infringement, contributory infringement and/or inducing infringement of the ‘697 Patent.
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53. Defendant has directly infringed and continues to infringe claim 1 of the ‘698
Patent in violation of 35 U.S.C. § 271(a) by making, using, selling, and/or offering to sell in
the United States, without CPG’s authority, the Infringing Product that uses the patented
designs.
54. Upon information and belief, the design of the Infringing Product is
substantially the same or equivalent to the design of the ‘698 patent, as further evidenced in the
55. CPG has been injured and seeks damages to adequately compensate it for
Defendant’s infringement of the ‘698 Patent. Such damages should be CPG’s lost profits as a
result of the infringement but in any event no less than the amount of a reasonable royalty
56. Defendant has willfully infringed the patents-in-suit. For example, at least as
early as being informed of the similarity of the products, Defendant has continued to
manufacture and market its Symmetry Railing product. Defendant knew or should have known
that there were multiple patents pending intended to address the Symmetry Railing product and
knew or should have known of the patents-in-suit as of the issuing dates. These acts amount to
57. Defendant will continue to infringe the ‘698 Patent unless enjoined by this Court.
CPG therefore requests that this Court enter an order under 35 U.S.C. § 283 preliminarily and
permanently enjoining Defendant from continuing to make, use, sell, offer to sell, and/or
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import into the United States the products accused of infringing the ‘698 Patent and from
further infringement, contributory infringement and/or inducing infringement of the ‘698 Patent.
59. Defendant has directly infringed and continues to infringe claim 1 of the ‘559
Patent in violation of 35 U.S.C. § 271(a) by making, using, selling, and/or offering to sell in
the United States, without CPG’s authority, the Infringing Product that uses the patented
designs.
60. Upon information and belief, the design of the Infringing Product is
substantially the same or equivalent to the design of the ‘559 patent, as further evidenced in the
61. CPG has been injured and seeks damages to adequately compensate it for
Defendant’s infringement of the ‘559 Patent. Such damages should be CPG’s lost profits as a
result of the infringement but in any event no less than the amount of a reasonable royalty
62. Defendant has willfully infringed the patents-in-suit. For example, at least as
early as being informed of the similarity of the products, Defendant has continued to
manufacture and market its Symmetry Railing product. Defendant knew or should have known
that there were multiple patents pending intended to address the Symmetry Railing product and
knew or should have known of the patents-in-suit as of the issuing dates. These acts amount to
63. Defendant will continue to infringe the ‘559 Patent unless enjoined by this Court.
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CPG therefore requests that this Court enter an order under 35 U.S.C. § 283 preliminarily and
permanently enjoining Defendant from continuing to make, use, sell, offer to sell, and/or
import into the United States the products accused of infringing the ‘559 Patent and from
further infringement, contributory infringement and/or inducing infringement of the ‘559 Patent.
65. Defendant has directly infringed and continues to infringe claim 1 of the ‘199
Patent in violation of 35 U.S.C. § 271(a) by making, using, selling, and/or offering to sell in
the United States, without CPG’s authority, the Infringing Product that uses the patented
designs.
66. Upon information and belief, the design of the Infringing Product is
substantially the same or equivalent to the design of the ‘199 patent, as further evidenced in the
67. CPG has been injured and seeks damages to adequately compensate it for
Defendant’s infringement of the ‘199 Patent. Such damages should be CPG’s lost profits as a
result of the infringement but in any event no less than the amount of a reasonable royalty
68. Defendant has willfully infringed the patents-in-suit. For example, at least as
early as being informed of the similarity of the products, Defendant has continued to
manufacture and market its Symmetry Railing product. Defendant knew or should have known
that there were multiple patents pending intended to address the Symmetry Railing product and
knew or should have known of the patents-in-suit as of the issuing dates. These acts amount to
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69. Defendant will continue to infringe the ‘199 Patent unless enjoined by this Court.
CPG therefore requests that this Court enter an order under 35 U.S.C. § 283 preliminarily and
permanently enjoining Defendant from continuing to make, use, sell, offer to sell, and/or
import into the United States the products accused of infringing the ‘199 Patent and from
further infringement, contributory infringement and/or inducing infringement of the ‘199 Patent.
71. Defendant has directly infringed and continues to infringe claim 1 of the ‘329
Patent in violation of 35 U.S.C. § 271(a) by making, using, selling, and/or offering to sell in
the United States, without CPG’s authority, the Infringing Product that uses the patented
designs.
72. Upon information and belief, the design of the Infringing Product is
substantially the same or equivalent to the design of the ‘329 patent, as further evidenced in the
73. CPG has been injured and seeks damages to adequately compensate it for
Defendant’s infringement of the ‘329 Patent. Such damages should be CPG’s lost profits as a
result of the infringement but in any event no less than the amount of a reasonable royalty
74. Defendant has willfully infringed the patents-in-suit. For example, at least as
early as being informed of the similarity of the products, Defendant has continued to
manufacture and market its Symmetry Railing product. Defendant knew or should have known
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that there were multiple patents pending intended to address the Symmetry Railing product and
knew or should have known of the patents-in-suit as of the issuing dates. These acts amount to
75. Defendant will continue to infringe the ‘329 Patent unless enjoined by this Court.
CPG therefore requests that this Court enter an order under 35 U.S.C. § 283 preliminarily and
permanently enjoining Defendant from continuing to make, use, sell, offer to sell, and/or
import into the United States the products accused of infringing the ‘329 Patent and from
further infringement, contributory infringement and/or inducing infringement of the ‘329 Patent.
77. Defendant has directly infringed and continues to infringe claim 1 of the ‘307
Patent in violation of 35 U.S.C. § 271(a) by making, using, selling, and/or offering to sell in
the United States, without CPG’s authority, the Infringing Product that uses the patented
designs.
78. Upon information and belief, the design of the Infringing Product is
substantially the same or equivalent to the design of the ‘307 patent, as further evidenced in the
79. CPG has been injured and seeks damages to adequately compensate it for
Defendant’s infringement of the ‘307 Patent. Such damages should be CPG’s lost profits as a
result of the infringement but in any event no less than the amount of a reasonable royalty
80. Defendant has willfully infringed the patents-in-suit. For example, at least as
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early as being informed of the similarity of the products, Defendant has continued to
manufacture and market its Symmetry Railing product. Defendant knew or should have known
that there were multiple patents pending intended to address the Symmetry Railing product and
knew or should have known of the patents-in-suit as of the issuing dates. These acts amount to
81. Defendant will continue to infringe the ‘307 Patent unless enjoined by this Court.
CPG therefore requests that this Court enter an order under 35 U.S.C. § 283 preliminarily and
permanently enjoining Defendant from continuing to make, use, sell, offer to sell, and/or
import into the United States the products accused of infringing the ‘307 Patent and from
further infringement, contributory infringement and/or inducing infringement of the ‘307 Patent.
83. Defendant has directly infringed and continues to infringe claim 1 of the ‘527
Patent in violation of 35 U.S.C. § 271(a) by making, using, selling, and/or offering to sell in
the United States, without CPG’s authority, the Infringing Product that uses the patented
designs.
84. Upon information and belief, the design of the Infringing Product is
substantially the same or equivalent to the design of the ‘527 patent, as further evidenced in the
85. CPG has been injured and seeks damages to adequately compensate it for
Defendant’s infringement of the ‘527 Patent. Such damages should be CPG’s lost profits as a
result of the infringement but in any event no less than the amount of a reasonable royalty
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86. Defendant has willfully infringed the patents-in-suit. For example, at least as
early as being informed of the similarity of the products, Defendant has continued to
manufacture and market its Symmetry Railing product. Defendant knew or should have known
that there were multiple patents pending intended to address the Symmetry Railing product and
knew or should have known of the patents-in-suit as of the issuing dates. These acts amount to
87. Defendant will continue to infringe the ‘527 Patent unless enjoined by this Court.
CPG therefore requests that this Court enter an order under 35 U.S.C. § 283 preliminarily and
permanently enjoining Defendant from continuing to make, use, sell, offer to sell, and/or
import into the United States the products accused of infringing the ‘527 Patent and from
further infringement, contributory infringement and/or inducing infringement of the ‘527 Patent.
89. Defendant has directly infringed and continues to infringe claim 1 of the ‘157
Patent in violation of 35 U.S.C. § 271(a) by making, using, selling, and/or offering to sell in
the United States, without CPG’s authority, the Infringing Product that uses the patented
designs.
90. Upon information and belief, the design of the Infringing Product is
substantially the same or equivalent to the design of the ‘157 patent, as further evidenced in the
91. CPG has been injured and seeks damages to adequately compensate it for
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Defendant’s infringement of the ‘157 Patent. Such damages should be CPG’s lost profits as a
result of the infringement but in any event no less than the amount of a reasonable royalty
92. Defendant has willfully infringed the patents-in-suit. For example, at least as
early as being informed of the similarity of the products, Defendant has continued to
manufacture and market its Symmetry Railing product. Defendant knew or should have known
that there were multiple patents pending intended to address the Symmetry Railing product and
knew or should have known of the patents-in-suit as of the issuing dates. These acts amount to
93. Defendant will continue to infringe the ‘157 Patent unless enjoined by this Court.
CPG therefore requests that this Court enter an order under 35 U.S.C. § 283 preliminarily and
permanently enjoining Defendant from continuing to make, use, sell, offer to sell, and/or
import into the United States the products accused of infringing the ‘157 Patent and from
further infringement, contributory infringement and/or inducing infringement of the ‘157 Patent.
95. Upon information and belief, Defendant has, under 35 U.S.C. § 271(b),
indirectly infringed, and continues to indirectly infringe the patents-in-suit by, inter alia,
inducing others to make, use, sell and/or offering to sell railing systems and designs covered by
marketing, and advertising (or having any of these functions done by others) those products (or
components of those products) covered by the patents-in-suit in this judicial district and
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96. On information and belief, Defendant has actual knowledge of the patents-in-
suit and/or the multiple patents that were pending. As set forth in detail below, Defendant has
actual knowledge or was willfully blind to the fact that the Defendant’s products infringe the
patents-in-suit.
97. Despite having such knowledge, for example, through notice letters sent to
Defendant as previously discussed, Defendant has continued to make its infringing products
98. Defendant’s customers directly infringe the patents-in-suit by, for example,
99. Defendant is aware that it provides its customers with railing systems and
designs that are used in a manner that knowingly infringes the patents-in-suit, and encourages
and instructs customers to use those products in a manner which infringes at least one claim of
the patents-in-suit. For example, Defendant knowingly provides its customers with infringing
railing systems that customers use to infringe the patents-in-suit. As another example, upon
information and belief, Defendant knowingly provides its customers with, inter alia: instruction
manuals accompanying the purchased railing systems that instruct a customer on the use and
installation of the railing systems. These instructions evidence clear intent by the Defendant to
induce that which Defendant knows or should have known would be actual infringement of the
100. In the alternative, despite actual knowledge of the patents-in-suit and/or the
multiple patents that were pending, Defendant was willful with respect to the actions being
induced which constituted infringement of the patents-in-suit. For example, Defendant knew or
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should have known there was a high probability of infringement (based at least on the notice
letters CPG sent to the Defendant). For example, even after CPG sent notice letters to
Defendant, Defendant failed to make any substantive changes to its product to avoid
infringement.
101. Accordingly, Defendant is actively and knowingly aiding and abetting its
Defendant’s acts of inducing infringement of the patents-in-suit, Plaintiff has suffered injury
and monetary damages for which Plaintiff is entitled to relief, of lost profits attributable to the
infringements but in any event no less than a reasonable royalty to compensate for Defendant’s
infringement.
immediate and irreparable harm unless this Court enjoins and restrains Defendant’s activities,
specifically the acts of making, using, selling and offering to sell the infringing systems and
designs.
103. The induced infringement by Defendant has, and will, deprive Plaintiff of profits
or royalties and other related revenue which Plaintiff would have made or would enjoy in the
future, has injured Plaintiff in other respects, and will cause Plaintiff added injury and damages
unless Defendant is enjoined from inducing infringement of the patents-in-suit on all infringing
systems Defendant will make, use, sell, or offer to sell until the expiration of the patents-in-suit.
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106. CPG is likely to succeed on the merits of their underlying patent related claims
(Counts I-XI).
107. If Defendant is not enjoined, CPG will continue to suffer irreparable harm
including but not limited to, loss of business, sales, profits, revenue, and competitive advantage,
108. The potential injury to Defendant is minimal (Defendant has many other
products it sells) and does not outweigh the potential injuries to CPG if Defendant is not
enjoined.
JURY DEMAND
109. Plaintiff requests a jury trial of all issues triable of right by a jury.
described herein;
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lost profits, but in no event less than a reasonable royalty, to be paid by Defendant
enjoining Defendant from continuing to make, use, sell, offer to sell, and/or
import into the United States the products and designs accused of infringing
g. That the Court grant CPG any other remedy to which they are
h. Such other and further relief as the Court deems just and proper.
Respectfully submitted,
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Email: [email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
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Exhibit A
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Symmetry ®
Manufactured by
fiberondecking.com
800.573.8841
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Post Sleeve
Round
Square Metal
Composite Balusters
Balusters
Post Sleeve
Base Moulding
Top Rail
Top Rail H-Channel Top Rail Bracket
Post Sleeve Cap
Square Round
Composite Metal
Balusters Balusters
Post
Sleeve
Note: Rail lengths will vary slightly due to manufacturing processes. Ensure rails are cut to
correct length with hole pattern centered between posts before securing.
Prior to installing railing: Please consult local zoning laws regarding load requirements and bottom space requirements for rails. All supporting
structures must be in accordance with applicable building codes. Neighborhood associations and/or historic districts may regulate size, placement
and type of railing. Apply for permits if required by local authorities and codes. Ensure compliance prior to installation. Local building code
requirements will always supersede any and all suggested procedures and measurements in the following installation. The following installation
instructions are intended as a general guideline based on common building practices used in railing installation.
YES NO
Rail Installation: When top and bottom rail length is greater than the distance between posts, trim both ends of the rail to maintain uniform
baluster spacing. It is critical to ensure the trim mark does not interfere with the balusters once installed.
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Note: Make sure posts are plumb and level Align the H-bar and the cut bottom rail hole
prior to installing the railing. patterns. Mark the length of the bottom rail
Cover 4x4 posts or Fiberon surface mount on the H-bar, then subtract 7/32-in. from that
bracket with post sleeve and verify spacing. measurement on each end of the H-bar (7/16-
Posts should be plumb in both directions. in. total to allow for top bracket thickness) and
Place post sleeve base moulding over post mark. Cut the H-bar and set aside for step 7.
sleeve and slide it down to the deck surface.
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Aligning feature
Round Metal Balusters: Align baluster with Align the aluminum H-bar with the balusters
predrilled holes in bottom rail. Insert supplied with the side holes facing upward.
#10 x 1-1/2-in. screw through hole and
Square Composite Balusters: Slide the baluster
into the center (“X”) of the fins inside of the
guide to the opposite end of the balusters.
baluster. Do not over tighten.
Insert the top of the balusters fully into the
channel of the aluminum H-bar rail.
Note: When securing composite or metal
balusters, shim the H-bar with a 1/2-in. –
5/8-in. spacer to help ensure balusters
remain perpendicular to the H-bar.
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Note: Angled installations require a
minimum 5x5 post.
Position the top rail over the infill assembly,
and carefully lower into place. Aligning feature
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Yard Side Deck Side
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NO YES
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Round Metal Balusters: Align baluster with Round Metal Balusters: Insert supplied #10 x
predrilled holes in bottom rail. Insert supplied 1-1/2-in. screw through holes in the H-bar,
#10 x 1-1/2-in. screw through hole and and into the center (“X”) of the fins inside of Complete the assembly by gluing the post
into the center (“X”) of the fins inside of the the baluster. Drive until secure. Do not over caps in place with a quality exterior-grade
baluster. Do not over tighten. tighten. adhesive.
1 4
The maximum length between
post sleeves measured in line with
the guardrail cannot exceed 5 in.
short of full length, depending on
which kit is being used.
5
2
Aligning feature
Ensure that the bottom rail is positioned Transfer the stair angle to both ends of the
correctly prior to cutting the bottom rail bottom rail and cut to the required length
angle for installation. The bottom rail has an and angle. Test for a snug fit and make
aligning feature on the top which should be corrections as needed.
on the yard side of the rail opposite to the
deck side. 6
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Dry fit the assembled section and use the Approximate 1/3 and 2/3 on a
bottom rail to scribe a light line on the post rail section longer than 6 ft.
Note: It is important to ensure balusters to determine the location of the bottom rail
are level when securing. Shim the H-bar bracket. For 6-ft. rails sections, position the crush
with a 1/2-in. - 5/8-in. spacer to ensure Note: For best results, predrill bracket holes block and holder inside the bottom rail at the
the balusters remain fully inserted when on post with a 1/8-in. - 5/32-in. bit to ensure approximate center point.
securing. accurate screw placement and full insertion, For 8-ft. rail sections, position the two crush
Square Composite Balusters: Move the particularly as the stair angle increases. blocks and holders inside the bottom rail at
baluster guide to the top rail end of the square Secure the bottom stair brackets to the post the approximate 1/3 and 2/3 points.
composite balusters. using the supplied #10 x 2-1/2-in. at the
Position the top of the balusters tightly desired height. Do not over tighten. 19
against the inside of the top H-bar. Center
the balusters under the side-mounting screw 17
holes. Working from one end to the other,
secure each baluster using the supplied #8 x
1-1/2-in. flat head screws. Do not over tighten.
Note: The screws should penetrate fully
Secure crush block to crush block holder
through the baluster.
using a supplied #8 flat head screw. Do not
Secure the remaining balusters working to the over tighten.
other end. Do not over tighten.
Note: The screw will be off-center in the
Round Metal Balusters: Insert the round crush block.
baluster holders into the aluminum H-bar,
ensuring that the angled hole is oriented
correctly and that the through hole aligns with
the side holes in the H-bar. Before assembling the crush block, transfer
Fully seat all balusters into the holders. Secure the stair angle to the end of the crush block,
an end baluster first, using the supplied #8 x dry fit, and cut to fit.
1-1/2-in. flat head self-drilling screws through
the H-bar side holes.
Pivot the H-bar toward the remaining
balusters, inserting them into the holders.
Start from the secured end and work
to the other end. Secure the remaining
end baluster, and then the remaining infill
balusters.
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Starting at the top, secure the H-bar to the
posts at both ends using the supplied #10 x
2-1/2-in. self-drilling pan head screws. Do not
over tighten.
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Carefully position the pre-assembled railing in-
fill between the posts, then slowly lower over
the bottom brackets until fully seated.
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Funda para
poste Balaustres Balaustres
cuadrados metálicos
de material redondos
compuesto
Moldura de base
de la funda para poste
Balaustres
cuadrados Balaustres
de material metálicos
compuesto redondos
Funda
para poste
Nota: las longitudes de los travesaños variarán ligeramente según los procesos de fabricación. Antes de fijar los
travesaños, asegúrese de cortarlos, a la longitud correcta y con el patrón de hoyos centrado entre los postes.
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Antes de instalar las barandillas: Sírvase consultar las leyes de zonificación locales con respecto a los requerimientos de carga y de espacio inferior para los
travesaños. Todas las estructuras de soporte deben cumplir con los códigos de construcción vigentes. Las asociaciones de vecinos y los distritos históricos
pueden regular el tamaño, la posición y el tipo de barandilla. Solicite permisos si así lo requieren las autoridades y códigos locales. Asegúrese de cumplir con
la normativa antes de la instalación. Los requerimientos del código de construcción local siempre prevalecen sobre todos y cada uno de los procedimientos
y medidas que sugerimos a continuación. Las siguientes instrucciones de instalación están diseñadas como una guía general basada en prácticas de
construcción comunes empleadas en la instalación de barandillas.
SÍ NO
Distancia mínima de 38 mm desde el
extremo del travesaño hasta el balaustre
Instalación del travesaño: Si la longitud del travesaño superior e inferior es mayor a la distancia entre los postes, recorte ambos extremos del travesaño
para mantener una separación uniforme de los balaustres. Es de vital importancia que la marca de recorte no interfiera con los balaustres una vez instalados.
1 2 3
Nota: antes de instalar la barandilla, asegúrese Alinee la barra H y los patrones de hoyos
de que los postes estén a plomo y a nivel. cortados del travesaño inferior. Marque el largo
del travesaño inferior en la barra en H, luego reste
Utilizando fundas para poste, cubra los postes de
5.5 mm a la medición en cada extremo de dicha
10 x 10 cm o el soporte de montaje en superficie
barra (11 mm en total para dejar espacio para el
de Fiberon y verifique la separación. Los postes
grosor del soporte superior) y marque. Corte la
deben estar a plomo en ambas direcciones.
barra en H y apártela hasta el paso 7.
Coloque la moldura de base de la funda para
poste sobre la funda para poste y deslícela hasta
la superficie del entablado.
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Elemento de
alineación
Soporte del
Soporte de barra en H travesaño inferior
Hacia el patio Hacia el entablado
Antes de la instalación, asegúrese de que los
Antes de la instalación, asegúrese de que el soportes estén colocados en la posición correcta.
travesaño inferior esté colocado en la posición Los soportes indican qué lado estará orientado
correcta. El travesaño inferior presenta un hacia el entablado.
elemento de alineación en la parte superior,
la cual debe quedar en el lado del travesaño 8
que está orientado hacia el patio y en sentido
opuesto al lado orientado hacia el entablado. Balaustres cuadrados de material compuesto: Alinee
el travesaño inferior con los balaustres en el
5 mismo extremo en que está la guía de balaustres.
Sujete firmemente los balaustres cuadrados
contra el elemento de alineación situado en el
travesaño inferior y fije los balaustres al travesaño
inferior con los tornillos n.° 10 de 38 mm que se
incluyen. No apriete en exceso. Inserte completamente los soportes superiores en
ambos extremos de la barra en H de aluminio con
la flecha apuntando hacia arriba.
Balaustres cuadrados de material compuesto: Mida
y recorte todos los balaustres al largo requerido. Use la plantilla de tornillos integrada para fijar con
los tornillos autorroscantes n.° 10 de 16 mm. No
Retire la guía de balaustres de la caja de la
apriete en exceso.
barandilla, colóquela en una superficie plana
e introduzca los balaustres en las ranuras
precortadas.
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Nota: las longitudes de los balaustres
cuadrados de material compuesto
variarán ligeramente según los procesos
de fabricación. Asegúrese de cortar los
balaustres a la misma longitud.
Nota: no es necesario recortar los balaustres
metálicos redondos.
Balaustres metálicos redondos: Alinee el balaustre Alinee la barra en H de aluminio con los balaustres,
con los hoyos previamente perforados en el asegurándose de que los hoyos laterales estén
travesaño inferior. Inserte el tornillo n.° 10 de orientados hacia arriba.
38 mm suministrado a través del hoyo y en el
Balaustres cuadrados de material compuesto:
centro (“X”) de las aletas dentro del balaustre. No
Deslice la guía de balaustre hasta el extremo
apriete en exceso.
opuesto de los balaustres. Inserte la parte
superior de los balaustres en el canal de la barra
en H de aluminio.
Nota: cuando fije los balaustres de material
compuesto o metálicos, calce la barra en H
con un espaciador de 13 mm – 16 mm para
ayudar a asegurar que los balaustres queden
perpendiculares a la barra en H.
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15
16
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18
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Hacia el patio Hacia el entablado
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NO SÍ
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Balaustres metálicos redondos: Alinee el balaustre Balaustres metálicos redondos: Inserte el tornillo
con los hoyos previamente perforados en el n.° 10 de 38 mm suministrado a través de los
travesaño inferior. Inserte el tornillo n.° 10 de hoyos de la barra en H y en el centro (“X”) de las Termine el ensamblaje pegando las tapas de los
38 mm suministrado a través del hoyo y en el aletas dentro del balaustre. Atornille hasta lograr postes en su sitio con un adhesivo de calidad
centro (“X”) de las aletas dentro del balaustre. No la sujeción. No apriete en exceso. apto para exteriores.
apriete en exceso.
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El largo máximo entre las fundas
para poste, medido en línea con el
barandal, no pude superar el largo
total menos 12.7 cm, dependiendo
del kit que se utilice.
Elemento de
alineación
Antes de cortar el ángulo del travesaño inferior Marque el ángulo de la escalera en ambos
para la instalación, asegúrese de que dicho extremos del travesaño inferior, y corte este
travesaño esté colocado en la posición correcta. último al largo y ángulo requeridos. Compruebe
El travesaño inferior presenta un elemento de que haya una correcta sujeción y realice las
alineación en la parte superior, la cual debe correcciones que sean necesarias.
quedar en el lado del travesaño que está
orientado hacia el patio y en sentido opuesto al 6
lado orientado hacia el entablado.
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Los códigos de construcción son muy
específicos respecto de los ángulos y los anchos
permitidos. Es muy importante consultar a los
funcionarios que administran los códigos de
construcción locales y planear el diseño de las
escaleras de conformidad con estos. Deje un
Balaustres cuadrados de material compuesto:
espacio adecuado para asir el pasamanos, si
Marque el ángulo de la escalera en los balaustres
corresponde.
y corte estos últimos al largo deseado.
Nota: la pendiente de las escaleras puede ser de Nota: los balaustres metálicos redondos están
30 a 37 grados. precortados en un extremo. Si se requiere un
ángulo personalizado, corte el extremo que viene
angulado de fábrica y deje el extremo cuadrado
Nota: las longitudes de los travesaños variarán como está. Esto permitirá un asiento adecuado
ligeramente según los procesos de fabricación. cuando se fije la parte superior de los balaustres
Asegúrese de cortar los travesaños al largo Para establecer el ángulo de la escalera, utilice posteriormente en la instalación.
adecuado. un soporte de 2.5 cm x 10 cm o similar para
conectar al menos tres peldaños. Coloque el
travesaño inferior entre los postes de la escalera.
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Comenzando por la parte superior, fije la barra
en H a los postes en ambos extremos con los
tornillos de cabeza alomada autorroscantes n.°
10 de 64 mm que se incluyen. No apriete en
exceso.
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Coloque con cuidado la barandilla previamente
ensamblada en el espacio entre los postes, luego
bájela suavemente hasta que quede totalmente
asentada sobre los soportes inferiores.
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DIRECTIVES D’INSTALLATION
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Revêtement
de poteau
Balustres
Balustres métalliques
en composite ronds
carrés
Moulure de base de
revêtement de poteau
Bride de rampe
inférieure Cale de soutien Rampe
inférieure
Balustres Balustres
en composite métalliques
carrés ronds
Revêtement
de poteau
Remarque : Les longueurs de rampe varient légèrement en raison des procédés de fabrication.
S’assurer que les rampes soient coupées correctement à la bonne longueur et que le gabarit de
trous soit centré entre les poteaux avant de les fixer.
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Avant d’installer les rampes : Consultez les réglementations de zonage locales en matière d’exigences de charge et d’espacement inférieur pour
les rampes. Toutes les structures de soutien doivent être conformes avec les codes de construction applicables. Des associations de quartier ou des
réglementations en matière de protection du patrimoine peuvent réglementer la dimension, l’emplacement et le type des rampes. Obtenez les permis
s’ils sont exigés par les réglementations locales. Assurez-vous de la conformité avant l’installation. Les exigences du code du bâtiment local auront
toujours priorité sur les procédures et les mesures suggérées dans les directives d’installation qui suivent. Les directives d’installation suivantes sont
données à titre d’indications générales et se fondent sur des pratiques courantes de constructions dans les installations de balustrades.
OUI NON
38 mm minimum entre l’extrémité
de la rampe et le balustre
Installation des rampes : Lorsque la longueur de la rampe supérieure et de la rampe inférieure est plus grande que la distance entre les poteaux,
coupez les deux extrémités de la rampe de manière à maintenir un espacement uniforme des balustres. Il est essentiel de vous assurer que la ligne
de coupe n’interfère pas avec les balustres une fois l’installation terminée.
1 2 3
Remarque : Vérifiez que les poteaux sont à la Alignez le fer en double T avec le gabarit de
verticale et au niveau avant d’installer la rampe. trous qui est découpé dans la rampe inférieure.
Couvrez les poteaux de 10 x 10 cm ou les Marquez la longueur de la rampe inférieure sur
supports de montage en surface Fiberon le fer en double T puis soustrayez 5,5 mm de
avec un revêtement de poteau et vérifiez cette mesure à chaque extrémité du fer en
l’espacement. Les poteaux devraient être double T (11 mm en tout pour accommoder
d’aplomb dans les deux directions. Placez la l’épaisseur de la bride supérieure), puis
moulure de base de revêtement de poteau marquez. Coupez le fer en double T puis
par-dessus le revêtement de poteau et glissez- mettez-le de côté jusqu’à l’étape 7.
la jusqu’à la surface de la terrasse.
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Composant
d’alignement
Balustres métalliques ronds : Alignez le balustre Alignez le fer en double T en aluminium avec
avec les trous prépercés dans la rampe les balustres en veillant à ce que les trous
inférieure. Insérez les vis n° 10 de 38 mm latéraux soient orientés vers le haut.
fournies dans les trous et dans le centre (« X »)
Balustres en composite carrés : Glissez le
des longerons à l’intérieur des balustres. Ne
guide de balustre vers l’extrémité opposée
pas trop serrer.
des balustres. Insérez le haut des balustres
complètement dans le profilé du fer en
double T en aluminium.
Remarque : Lors de la mise en place des
balustres en composite ou en métal, placez une
entretoise de 13 à 16 mm pour vous assurer
que les balustres restent perpendiculaires au
profilé en double T.
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15
16
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4
Remarque : Les installations en angle
nécessitent un poteau d’au moins
Positionnez la rampe supérieure au-dessus
de l’assemblage intérieur, puis abaissez Composant
soigneusement pour mettre en place. 1 d’alignement
19
Côté cour Côté terrasse
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NON OUI
Balustres métalliques ronds : Alignez le balustre Balustres métalliques ronds : Insérez les vis
avec les trous prépercés dans la rampe n° 10 de 38 mm fournies dans les trous du
inférieure. Insérez les vis n° 10 de 38 mm profilé en double T et dans le centre (« X ») des Complétez l’assemblage en collant les
fournies dans les trous et dans le centre (« X ») longerons à l’intérieur des balustres. Vissez capuchons de poteau en place à l’aide d’un
des longerons à l’intérieur des balustres. Ne jusqu’à ce le tout soit bien fixé. Ne pas trop adhésif conçu pour l’extérieur.
pas trop serrer. serrer.
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L’espacement maximum entre les
revêtements de poteau, mesuré
horizontalement avec la rampe, ne
peut être de moins de 12,7 cm par
rapport à la longueur totale, selon
la trousse utilisée.
Composant
d’alignement
7 10 13
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À partir du haut, fixez le fer en double T aux
poteaux des deux extrémités à l’aide des vis
à tête conique autotaraudeuses n° 10 de
64 mm fournies. Ne pas trop serrer.
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Positionnez soigneusement la portion de
rampe préassemblée entre les poteaux, puis
baissez lentement sur les brides inférieures
jusqu’à ce qu’elle soit entièrement calée.
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ITEMIZED
PRODUCT
GUIDE
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Table of Contents
Decking Products
Paramount 3
Horizon 5
Horizon Symmetry Collection 7
ProTect Advantage 9
ProTect Advantage FR (select markets only) 11
Good Life 13
Sanctuary (select markets only) 14
Warranty Information
Residential Limited Warranty 51
Commercial Limited Warranty 56
Stain and Fade Performance Limited Warranty 61
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DECKING
PRODUCTS
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Paramount PVC Decking
Grooved Profile: Square Edge Profile:
Horizon Riser
Riser Profile:
Reversible: No
Material: Durable PermaTech outer surface is co-extruded on three sides with a wood and polyethylene (PE) composite core
Warranty: 25-year Stain and Fade; 25-year Limited Performance
Item Description Color Color Pattern Dimensions Length Pcs / Unit Item Number
Riser Board Ipe Multi-Chromatic .75 in. x 7.25 in. 12 ft. 48 HCRIS IPE 12
Riser Board Rosewood Multi-Chromatic .75 in. x 7.25 in. 12 ft. 48 HCRIS ROS 12
Riser Board Tudor Brown Multi-Chromatic .75 in. x 7.25 in. 12 ft. 48 HCRIS TUDOR 12
Riser Board Castle Gray Multi-Chromatic .75 in. x 7.25 in. 12 ft. 48 HCRIS CSGRAY 12
Riser Board Greystone Multi-Chromatic .75 in. x 7.25 in. 12 ft. 48 HCRIS GRYSTN 12
Sanctuary Fascia
Fascia Profile:
Reversible: No
Material: Durable polyethylene (PE) outer surface is co-extruded on three sides with a wood and PE composite core
Warranty: 25-year Stain and Fade; 25-year Limited Performance
Item Description Color Color Pattern Dimensions Length Pcs / Unit Item Number
Fascia Board Espresso Multi-Chromatic .75 in. x 11.25 in. 12 ft. 24 HCFAS ESPRESSO 12
Fascia Board Earl Grey Multi-Chromatic .75 in. x 11.25 in. 12 ft. 24 HCFAS EARL GREY 12
Fascia Board Latte Multi-Chromatic .75 in. x 11.25 in. 12 ft. 24 HCFAS LATTE 12
DECK FASTENERS
AND ACCESSORIES
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Phantom Hidden Fasteners
• Smart design enables faster installation
• Allows one fastener per butt joint
• Gripper feet bite into joist; spacer tabs create consistent spacing
• Keyhole design properly orients and seats the screw for optimal installation
• Corrosion-resistant
• All packages includes clips, screws, and driver bit
Item Description Color Coverage Count Pkgs / MC Item Number
GT Line
Fastener
GT Butt Joint
Fastener
Phantom GT Line/Butt Fasteners Black 50 sq. ft. 90 20 BKT BRD PHTM GT B90
GT End Clip Phantom GT End Clip Fastener Black 25 lf. 25 12 BKT BRD FIB SRT/STP
Fastener
Phantom GT Bucket Black 500 sq. ft. 900 2 BKT BRD FIBERON C900
20 End Clip
Phantom 20 EC Black 25 lf. 25 12 BKT BRD PHTM20EC B90
Fastener
900 ct. Ballistic 900 count Ballistic Screws Black 500 sq. ft. 900 2 BKT BRD FIB GUN C900
NailScrew Tub
Box contents will cover 100 l/f for 12 in. on-center joist installation or 140 l/f for 16 in. on-center joist installation. Each box includes 224
screws, 300 color-match plugs, and two setting tools.
Bucket quantities are available for Paramount decking only. Contents will cover 300 sq. ft. of decking. Each bucket contains 1,050
screws, 1,200 color-match plugs, and six setting tools.
Material: Powder-coated stainless steel
Item Description Color Coverage Pcs/ Pkg Pkgs / MC Item Number
2.5 in. Screws Burnt Umber 100 lin. ft. 224 6 SCREW FIB SS BRU
2.5 in. Screws Cinnabar 100 lin. ft. 224 6 SCREW FIB SS CNB
2.5 in. Screws Warm Sienna 100 lin. ft. 224 6 SCREW FIB SS WMS
2.5 in. Screws Ipe 100 lin. ft. 224 6 SCREW FIB SS IPE
2.5 in. Screws Rosewood 100 lin. ft. 224 6 SCREW FIB SS ROS
2.5 in. Screws Tudor Brown 100 lin. ft. 224 6 SCREW FIB SS TUDOR
2.5 in. Screws Greystone 100 lin. ft. 224 6 SCREW FIB SS GRYSTN
2.5 in. Screws Castle Gray 100 lin. ft. 224 6 SCREW FIB SS CSGRY
2.5 in. Screws Western Cedar 100 lin. ft. 224 6 SCREW FIB SS WC
2.5 in. Screws Gray Birch 100 lin. ft. 224 6 SCREW FIB SS GB
2.5 in. Screws Brownstone 100 lin. ft. 224 6 SCREW FIB SS BROWNST
2.5 in. Screws Sandstone 100 lin. ft. 224 6 SCREW FIB SS SANDSTN
2.5 in. Screws Flagstone 100 lin. ft. 224 6 SCREW FIB SS FLAGSTN
2.5 in. Screws Earthstone 100 lin. ft. 224 6 SCREW FIB SS EARTHST
2.5 in. Screws Mineral 100 lin. ft. 224 6 SCREW FIB SS MINERAL
2.5 in. Screws Fossil 100 lin. ft. 224 6 SCREW FIB SS FOSSIL
2.5 in. Screws Brownstone 300 sq. ft. 1050 1 SCREW FIB SS3 BROWN
2.5 in. Screws Sandstone 300 sq. ft. 1050 1 SCREW FIB SS3 SAND
2.5 in. Screws Flagstone 300 sq. ft.. 1050 1 SCREW FIB SS3 FLAG
2.5 in. Screws Earthstone 300 sq. ft. 1050 1 SCREW FIB SS3 EARTH
2.5 in. Screws Mineral 300 sq. ft. 1050 1 SCREW FIB SS3 MIN
2.5 in. Screws Fossil 300 sq. ft. 1050 1 SCREW FIB SS3 FOS
RAILING
PRODUCTS
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Symmetry Composite Railing
Post Sleeve
Square
Balusters
Post Sleeve
Base Moulding
Bottom Rail
Bottom Rail Bracket Bottom U-Channel
Crush Blocks
Note: Rail lengths will vary slightly due to manufacturing processes. Make sure rails are
cut to correct length, and with hole pattern centered between posts before securing.
Item Description Color Rail Height Length Unit / Pallet Item Number
Line/Stair Kit Tranquil White N/A 6 ft. 36 RL KIT S 6 LN/ST WH
Line/Stair Kit Serene Black N/A 6 ft. 36 RL KIT S 6 LN/ST BL
Line/Stair Kit Simply Brown N/A 6 ft. 36 RL KIT S 6 LN/ST BR
Line/Stair Kit Tranquil White N/A 8 ft. 36 RL KIT S 8 LN/ST WH
Line/Stair Kit Serene Black N/A 8 ft. 36 RL KIT S 8 LN/ST BL
Line/Stair Kit Simply Brown N/A 8 ft. 36 RL KIT S 8 LN/ST BR
Line/Stair Kit Tranquil White N/A 10 ft. 32 RL KIT S 10 LN/ST WH
Line/Stair Kit Serene Black N/A 10 ft. 32 RL KIT S 10 LN/ST BL
Line/Stair Kit Simply Brown N/A 10 ft. 32 RL KIT S 10 LN/ST BR
Line/Stair Kit Tranquil White N/A 12 ft. 32 RL KIT S 12 LN/ST WH
Bottom U-channel included Line/Stair Kit Serene Black N/A 12 ft. 32 RL KIT S 12 LN/ST BL
in 10 ft. and 12 ft. kits only
Line/Stair Kit Simply Brown N/A 12 ft. 32 RL KIT S 12 LN/ST BR
CVS includes pre-drilled aluminum channels, panel tracks, and hardware package. The clear vision system is designed to be installed
on decks 3 ft. or less from the ground.
Item Description Color Rail Height Length Pcs/Unit Item Number
CVS Line Infill Kit White 36 in. 6 ft. 1 RL12 KIT 6 CVS WHT C
CVS Line Infill Kit Black 36 in. 6 ft. 1 RL12 KIT 6 CVS BLK C
28.5 in. x 65 in. Acrylic Panel Clear 36 in. 6 ft. 1 ACRYLIC SHEET CLR C
1.25 in. x 1.25 in. square solid cellular PVC balusters. Exclusively for Symmetry Railing (all colors). Features a matte finish.
Item Description Color Rail Height Length Pcs/Unit Item Number
Beveled Baluster Tranquil White 36 in. 29.5 in. 21 BALS BV 29.5 KIT WH
Beveled Baluster Serene Black 36 in. 29.5 in. 21 BALS BV 29.5 KIT BL
Beveled Baluster Simply Brown 36 in. 29.5 in. 21 BALS BV 29.5 KIT BR
Beveled Baluster Tranquil White 42 in. 35.5 in. 21 BALS BV 35.5 KIT WH
Beveled Baluster Serene Black 42 in. 35.5 in. 21 BALS BV 35.5 KIT BL
Beveled Baluster Simply Brown 42 in. 35.5 in. 21 BALS BV 35.5 KIT BR
.75 in. round aluminum balusters work with Symmetry railing. Stair baluster kits include stair top rail adapters.
Item Description Color Rail Height Length Pcs/Unit Item Number
Round Aluminum Balusters Black 36 in. 29.5 in. 20 BAL RD 29.5 LKS BL
Round Aluminum Balusters Black 42 in. 35.5 in. 20 BAL RD 35.5 LKS BL
Round Aluminum Balusters with Stair Adapters Black 36 in. 30 in. 20 BAL RD 30 SKS BL
Round Aluminum Balusters with Stair Adapters Black 42 in. 36 in. 20 BAL RD 36 SKS BL
Line Brackets
Stair Brackets
Available in all Symmetry Railing colors. Features a matte finish. Fits over 5 in. x 5 in. Symmetry beveled post sleeves.
Item Description Color Rail Height Pcs/Pkg Pkg/MC Item Number
Pyramid Tranquil White N/A 1 6 CAP PYRAMID 5 WH
Pyramid Serene Black N/A 1 6 CAP PYRAMID 5 BL
Pyramid Simply Brown N/A 1 6 CAP PYRAMID 5 BR
Available in all Symmetry Railing colors. Features a matte finish. Fits over 5 in. x 5 in. Symmetry beveled post sleeves.
Item Description Color Rail Height Pcs/Pkg Pkg/MC Item Number
Base Moulding Tranquil White N/A 1 8 POST SL MLDG 5 WH
Base Moulding Serene Black N/A 1 8 POST SL MLDG 5 BL
Base Moulding Simply Brown N/A 1 8 POST SL MLDG 5 BR
Top Rail
Post Sleeve
Cap Top Rail Bracket
Post Sleeve
Base Moulding
Bottom Rail Bracket Adjustable Crush Block Bottom Rail
NOTE: Rail lengths will vary slightly due to manufacturing processes. Make sure rails are cut to correct
length, and with hole pattern centered between posts before securing.
Rail sections include top and bottom rails, hardware, square composite balusters, and baluster inserts. Posts sold separately.
The ClearVisionSystem (CVS) includes pre-drilled aluminum channels, panel tracks, and hardware package. This system is designed to
be installed on decks 3 ft. or less from the ground.
Item Description Color Rail Height Length Pcs / Unit Item Number
CVS Line Infill Kit White 36 in. 6 ft. 1 RL12 KIT 6 CVS WHT C
CVS Line Infill Kit Black 36 in. 6 ft. 1 RL12 KIT 6 CVS BLK C
28.5 in. x 65 in. Acrylic Panel Clear 36 in. 6 ft. 1 ACRYLIC SHEET CLR C
1.25 in. x 1.25 in. square composite balusters. Designed for Horizon Railing. Baluster inserts sold separately.
Item Description Color Rail Height Length Pcs / Unit Item Number
Square Baluster White 36 in. 29.5 in. 21 BAL SQ 29.5 KIT WH C
Square Baluster Bronze 36 in. 29.5 in. 21 BAL SQ 29.5 KIT BZ C
Square Baluster Black 36 in. 29.5 in. 21 BAL SQ 29.5 KIT BL C
Square Baluster Dark Walnut 36 in. 29.5 in. 21 BAL SQ 29.5 KIT DW C
Square Baluster White 42 in. 35.5 in. 21 BAL SQ 35.5 KIT WH C
Square Baluster Bronze 42 in. 35.5 in. 21 BAL SQ 35.5 KIT BZ C
Square Baluster Black 42 in. 35.5 in. 21 BAL SQ 35.5 KIT BL C
Square Baluster Dark Walnut 42 in. 35.5 in. 21 BAL SQ 35.5 KIT BW C
Black, round metal balusters, .75 in. diameter. Designed for Horizon Railing. Baluster inserts included.
Item Description Color Rail Height Length Pcs / Unit Item Number
Line Inserts Black 36 in. 29.5 in. 5 BAL RD 29.5 LKH BL C
Line Inserts Black 42 in. 35.5 in. 5 BAL RD 35.5 LKH BL C
Stair Inserts Black 36 in. 35.5 in. 5 BAL RD 35.5 SKH BL C
• Low maintenance composite saves time; lower price point saves money
• Eco-friendly composite core and durable PVC coating ensure lasting performance
• Classic rail design and color (white) complements almost any home
• Easy installation makes it DIY-friendly
Bracket
Flange
Template
Square
Balusters
Post Sleeve
Base Moulding
Bottom Rail Bracket Bottom
Adjustable Crush Block
Rail
NOTE: Rail lengths will vary slightly due to manufacturing processes. Make sure rails are
cut to correct length, and with hole pattern centered between posts before securing.
1.25 in. x 1.25 in. square composite balusters. Designed for Good Life Railing.
Item Description Color Rail Height Length Pcs / Unit Item Number
Square Baluster White 36 in. 33.5 in. 5 BAL14 SQ 33.5 5PK WH
Square Baluster White 42 in. 38 in. 5 BAL14 SQ 38 5PK WH
LED Lit Post Caps fit 4 in. x 4 in. post sleeves. Complements Horizon railing colors and finish.
Item Description Color Watts/Volts Size Pkg / MC Item Number
Flat Top LED Post Cap White 1W 4 in. x 4 in. 12 CAP FLAT LED 4 WHITE
Flat Top LED Post Cap Bronze* 1W 4 in. x 4 in. 12 CAP FLAT LED 4 BRONZ
Flat Top LED Post Cap Black 1W 4 in. x 4 in. 12 CAP FLAT LED 4 BLACK
Flat Top LED Post Cap Dark Walnut 1W 4 in. x 4 in. 12 CAP FLAT LED 4 DW
Use with LED Lit Post Cap when an un-lit cap is desired.
Item Description Color Watts/Volts Size Pkg / MC Item Number
Flat Top Post Cap White N/A 4 in. x 4 in. 12 CAP FLAT 4 WHITE
Flat Top Post Cap Bronze* N/A 4 in. x 4 in. 12 CAP FLAT 4 BRONZE
Flat Top Post Cap Black N/A 4 in. x 4 in. 12 CAP FLAT 4 BLACK
Flat Top Post Cap Dark Walnut N/A 4 in. x 4 in. 12 CAP FLAT 4 DW
Installs on rail post sleeves. Ideal for accent, stair, and deck surface lighting.
Item Description Color Watts/Volts Size Pkg / MC Item Number
LED Eyeball Light White 1W / 12V 3.5 in. Dia 12 POST EYEBALL LT WH
LED Eyeball Light Bronze* 1W / 12V 3.5 in. Dia 12 POST EYEBALL LT BZ
LED Eyeball Light Black 1W / 12V 3.5 in. Dia 12 POST EYEBALL LT BL
LED Eyeball Light Dark Walnut 1W / 12V 3.5 in. Dia 12 POST EYEBALL LT DW
*Please note: Bronze Post Cap and Side Post Lights do not match Horizon Railing in Bronze. We recommend viewing Fiberon deck and
rail lighting colors with deck, riser and rail product selections to ensure color compatibility.
4.25 in. x 2.625 in. LED recessed light that installs on stair risers. Ideal for accent and stair lighting.
Item Description Color Watts/Volts Size Pkg / MC Item Number
Riser Light White 1W / 12V 4.25 in. x 2.625 in. 12 RISER LIGHT WHITE
Riser Light Bronze* 1W / 12V 4.25 in. x 2.625 in. 12 RISER LIGHT BRONZE
Riser Light Black 1W / 12V 4.25 in. x 2.625 in. 12 RISER LIGHT BLACK
Riser Light Dark Walnut 1W / 12V 4.25 in. x 2.625 in. 12 RISER LIGHT DW
Kit includes 10 LED recessed lights, transformer/power source, wire connectors, 100 feet of wire, remote driver, and remote control.
Recessed lights fit flush with the deck surface. The transformer can power up to 30 recessed lights total. Additional lights are sold
separately in packs of two or 10.
Item Description Color Watts/Volts Size Pkg / MC Item Number
LED Recessed 10-Piece Kit N/A 1W 1.125 in. Dia 6 REC LED KIT WHITE
Remote
Transformer Dimmer
Use to supplement the Recessed Light Kit or as part of a complete lighting installation. Recessed lights fit flush with the deck surface.
Item Description Color Watts/Volts Size Pkg / MC Item Number
LED Recessed 2 Pack N/A 1W 1.125 in. Dia 12 REC LED 2PK WHITE
LED Recessed 10 Pack N/A 1W 1.125 in. Dia 6 REC LED 10PK WHITE
LQ5HFHVVHG/LJKW'ULOO%LW
Reduce installation time for recessed lights. This single bit enables two different hole size: .75 in. and 1.125 in.
Item Description Color Watts/Volts Size Pkg / MC Item Number
Recessed Light Bit N/A N/A .75 in. x 1.125 in. 3 REC DRILL BIT
*Please note: Bronze Post Cap and Side Post Lights do not match Horizon Railing in Bronze. We recommend viewing Fiberon deck and
rail lighting colors with deck, riser and rail product selections to ensure color compatibility.
Transformers
Controllers
• A remote dimmer is required unless the transformer is plugged into a switch-operated outlet
• Dimmer includes key fob remote
• Remote dimmer and timer must be plugged into a transformer
• Photoelectric timer’s light-sensing photocell automatically turns light on and off for up to eight hours; features a dusk-to-dawn setting
Item Description Color Watts/Volts Timer Pcs / MC Item Number
Remote Dimmer
Photoelectric Timer
Wiring
Low Voltage Wire, 18/2 GA N/A 12V DC 100 ft. 4 REC 10 18/2GA WIRE
Silicone Filled Wire Nuts N/A 10 pieces 24 REC WIRE NUTS 10PK
ADA HANDRAIL
SYSTEM
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ADA Handrail System Components
• ADA code-compliant hand rail
• Available in white, black, and brown
• Works with Symmetry, Horizon, and Good Life Railing
• Backed by a 20-year limited warranty
ADA Handrail
• ADA Handrail is available in 104 in. lengths that can be connected with ADA joiners
• Finish with a wall return kit, end loop, or post return
• The length of the ADA handrail is supported and attached by ADA mounting brackets (sold separately)
Accessories
• Rail end caps cover the open ends of the ADA handrail
• Wall return cover plates cover the base of the ADA wall and straight wall return brackets
• Caps and cover plates are included with the return kits
Item Description Color Pcs / Pk Length Pkg / MC Item Number
Rail End Cap White 1 N/A 1 HR RAIL END CAP WH
Rail End Cap Black 1 N/A 1 HR RAIL END CAP BL
Rail End Cap Brown 1 N/A 1 HR RAIL END CAP BN
Wall Return Cover Plate White 1 N/A 1 HR BKT RTN CV PLT WH
Wall Return Cover Plate Black 1 N/A 1 HR BKT RTN CV PLT BL
Wall Return Cover Plate Brown 1 N/A 1 HR BKT RTN CV PLT BN
Fiberon Decking
Important Considerations
• Ensure a minimum of 1.5 inches (4 cm) required ventilation under deck and required spacing between decking
boards. See ventilation requirements below.
• Improve drainage or grade soil to eliminate standing water under decks.
• Direct downspouts, downspout extensions and splash guards away from decks.
• Position dryer vents away from decks.
• Maintain a deck that is dry and clean.
• Clean your deck as often as needed, at least twice each year.
• Use extreme caution with pressure washers and use at pressures less than 3,000 psi at 10 in. above deck
surface. Pressure washing is not recommended when mold/mildew are present on the deck.
• Keep debris out of gaps between the decking boards so rain showers can remove pollen and organic debris
between cleanings.
• Minimize the use of wet mulch up against the deck structure.
• Items stored directly on top of the deck surface, such as flower pots, prohibit water evaporation and can cause
some staining on the deck surface.
Ventilation
Make sure there is adequate and unobstructed air flow under 50% of the deck. Allow a minimum of 1.5 inches (4 cm)
between bottom of joist and the ground. Water must be able to flow away from under the deck. Improve drainage or
grade flat areas where standing water may gather. Do not install decking directly to an existing or solid surface.
Sleeper Installation
Minimum joist height is 1.5 inches (4 cm), installed level, in direction of water runoff and directly to a solid sub-structure.
Create adequate ventilation for the deck by widening side-to-side spacing between boards to ¼ inch (6 cm) with a
maximum of 3/8 inch (9.5 mm) gap. The deck design must allow unrestricted air flow under the deck at the open joist
ends for ventilation and drainage.
If the gap between decking boards is less than 3/16 in., organic debris such as leaves, seeds or pollen can settle on the
deck and clog gaps. Water can pool, steeping organic debris that forms a “tea” or of tannin which may stain your deck.
This organic debris is a strong food source for mold. Keeping the gap clean is the easiest way to keep the deck clean. If
gapping becomes clogged, use a garden hose, a spatula, putty knife or similar tool to remove debris.
Clean your deck as often as needed, at least twice each year to remove pollen, organic debris, dirt or stains. Generally, a
broom or a blower will work better than a hose for removing scattered organic materials like leaves. For general cleaning,
use soap and water or mild household cleaners.
Construction Chalk
Colored chalk, used in construction for marking straight lines prior to cutting, is permanent on most surfaces. Contact the
manufacturer of the specific brand and color of chalk for a cleaning solution that may prove effective. The best advice is
to avoid colored chalk. Use workable alternatives such as white chalk or baby powder.
It is important to protect decking during masonry construction. White or hazy residue from mineral deposits (efflorescence)
can leach out of stone and masonry materials after water evaporates, leaving the deposits behind. Minerals from soils
in certain arid and mountainous environments can also cause a hazing affect when deposited on the deck surface. This
can only be prevented with complete and secure coverage of the decking surface area during the construction phase
or installation of the decking after the masonry construction phase. To minimize this affect during masonry construction,
keep materials dry and allow masonry and cement to cure properly.
For mineral deposits left on the decking surface, periodic cleaning is required to maintain visual attractiveness. Fiberon
Composite Deck Cleaner is specifically formulated to clean dirt, clay, mud, soil, mineral deposits and masonry and
stucco residue. Use the Fiberon Composite Deck Cleaner with a brass bristle brush to clean, repeating the process
as needed. Be sure to follow the label instructions. Do not mix recommended cleaning products together as harmful
chemical reactions could occur.
Dislodge accumulated dirt with a broom or by using soap and water and a non-metal scrub brush. Thoroughly rinse off with
a garden hose. Skilled professionals may use a pressure washer with wide fan tips, at low pressures under 3,000 psi and
at safe distances, 10 in. above deck. In the wrong hands, your composite deck can be damaged. Exercise extreme caution.
Speedy clean-up is best. To clean grease and oil stains that soap and water cannot remove, some all-purpose cleaners
such as Fantastik will cut through grease and grime. Or use a commercial deck cleaner designed specifically for your type
of decking. De-Solv-It Citrus Solution is effective in removing tar, asphalt, oil, grease and chewing gum. Be sure to follow
the manufacturer’s recommendations and test in an inconspicuous area prior to cleaning the entire deck
Mold and mildew are common environmental conditions. Molds grow on decaying organic material such as wood, leaf
decay, and pollen. Tiny and lightweight, mold spores travel easily through the air. Different climates experience varying
degrees of these conditions depending on the amount of moisture and heat present.
To thrive, mold and mildew need air, water, elevated temperatures and a food source. There is no way to eliminate all
these conditions in the environment. A wide variety of building materials including concrete, wood products, vinyl siding
and many others are subject to potential mold growth.
To minimize mold on your decking, clean your deck as often as needed, at least twice each year. Climate conditions
vary in different regions of the country and may necessitate more periodic cleaning. Removal of leaves, debris, and
other organic materials that provide a food source for mold development is important. If mold is present on your deck,
there are many commercial products available for cleaning mold. We recommend the following commercial cleaners.
For best results, be sure to follow the manufacturer’s instructions and use cleaners within their stated shelf life. Do not
mix recommended cleaning products together, as harmful chemical reactions could occur. Never mix bleach and acids.
Collier Manufacturing 30-Seconds® Outdoor Cleaner and 30-Seconds® Spray & Walk Away are heavy duty, mildly
alkaline, chlorinated mold and mildew removers/cleaners that are biodegradable once rinsed into the soil. Both have
been tested and perform very well in removing mold and mildew and retarding its return.
For more information on cleaning mold and mildew, see Fiberon Technical Bulletin # 13 at this link, fiberondecking.com/
resources/literature.
Buildup of salt and calcium chloride from snow and ice removal is easily removed with enough water and perhaps a
light scrub. Use a garden hose or sprayer. If using a pressure washer, use at low pressures under 3,000 psi and at safe
distances, 10 in. above deck, to avoid damaging your deck. Never use metal shovels or sharp-edged tools to remove
snow and ice from the surface of any Fiberon decking product.
Rubber Mats
Welcome mats or grill mats with a rubber, vinyl or latex backing can mark your deck. The marks can be removed; however,
to avoid them, use only polypropylene or colorfast woven rugs.
When using a ladder, place the ladder on a piece of ¾ in. plywood firmly secured to the deck surface. This will disperse
the load of the ladder’s feet to nearby underlying joists. Drill fasteners downward through the top of the plywood sheet,
into the deck board gaps and into the joists to keep the plywood from slipping. This avoids leaving holes in your decking
once the plywood sheet is removed. Be sure to follow the ladder manufacturer’s instructions and safety tips.
Composite decking will retain heat when exposed to direct or reflective sunlight. Exercise caution if walking barefoot as
footwear may be required. Fire and unusual sources of heat and heat build-up can possibly damage Fiberon decking
surfaces. Examples would include fire, reflected light from different types of glass (ex. low-e glass), fire features, and
under-deck waterproofing installations that do not provide the six inches (15 cm) of unobstructed net free ventilation.
When sunlight is reflected and concentrated, it can harm a range of building materials, including doors, windows, siding,
trim and decking. Damage caused to these products can include melting, sagging, warping, discoloration, increased
expansion and contraction, and accelerated weathering.
If you have questions on how to reduce this risk, contact the manufacturer of the product which contains the Low-E glass
for suggestions on how to reduce or eliminate the reflected heat.
Recommended cleaners include Simple Green and Krud Kutter Cleaner Degreaser. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions
and test in an inconspicuous area to make sure cleaner does not harm the decking surface. Avoid the use of rubber
or vinyl products on Paramount Decking, as a reaction could occur resulting in discoloration under the rubber or vinyl
product. Certain chemical ingredients in products such as insect repellent and sunblock could cause a reaction and result
in a stain on the decking surface.
FIB-0207-LIT REV H 915
WARRANTY
I N F O R M AT I O N
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Residential Limited Warranty
PLEASE READ THIS WARRANTY CAREFULLY BEFORE PURCHASING, USING OR INSTALLING YOUR FIBERON®
PRODUCT. THIS WARRANTY IS A BASIS OF THE BARGAIN AND PURCHASE OF THE FIBERON PRODUCT AND
SETS FORTH THE ENTIRE WARRANTY AND RESPONSIBILITY OF FIBERON. PURCHASE AND USE OF THE FIBERON
PRODUCT CONSTITUTES ACCEPTANCE OF AND AGREEMENT TO THESE TERMS. SECTION 5 CONTAINS A BINDING
ARBITRATION CLAUSE AND CLASS ACTION WAIVER THAT AFFECTS YOUR RIGHTS ABOUT HOW TO RESOLVE ANY
DISPUTE WITH FIBERON.
Limited Warranty
Fiber Composites LLC, individually and doing business as Fiberon (“Fiberon”) warrants to the original purchaser
(“Purchaser”, “you” or “your”) that for the Warranty Period set forth below the following products (“Fiberon Product”) shall,
under normal and proper service conditions, remain free from material manufacturing defects and will not check, splinter,
delaminate, rot, or suffer structural damage from fungal decay, when installed, used and maintained in an above-ground
application and in accordance with Fiberon’s written instructions. For purposes of this Limited Warranty, (a) the “original
purchaser” means the individual or individuals who were the owners of the structure when the deck constructed of the
subject Fiberon Products was installed, and (b) a “residential application” is an installation of the Fiberon Product on an
owner-occupied residence
The term of this Limited Warranty (“Warranty Period”) for the Fiberon Product listed below shall be in effect from the date
of original purchase by or for a residential application as long as the Purchaser owns the property upon which the Fiberon
Product was installed.
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The term of this Limited Warranty (“Warranty Period”) for the Fiberon Product listed below shall be twenty-five (25) years
from the date of original purchase by or for a residential application as long as the Original Purchaser owns the property
upon which the Fiberon Product was installed.
Decking: Fiberon Horizon® Decking, Fiberon Horizon Symmetry™ Collection Decking, Fiberon ProTect Advantage®
Decking, Fiberon ProTect® Decking, Fiberon Sanctuary® Decking, Fiberon Good Life™ Decking
Railing: Fiberon® Symmetry Railing
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The term of this Limited Warranty (“Warranty Period”) for the Fiberon Products listed below shall be twenty (20) years from
the date of original purchase by or for a residential application as long as the Original Purchaser owns the property upon
which the Fiberon Product was installed.
Decking: Fiberon Professional Decking, Fiberon Xtreme Decking, Fiberon Xtreme Wide Decking, Terranova® Xtreme,
Fiberon ArmorGuard® Decking and Veranda® ArmorGuard Decking
Railing: Fiberon Horizon Railing, Fiberon Good Life Railing, Fiberon Natural Railing, Fiberon HomeSelect® Railing,
Veranda ArmorGuard Railing, Veranda Regency Railing and Veranda Enclave® Railing
Fasteners: Fiberon and Phantom® branded Hidden Fasteners (“Fiberon Fastener”) as listed on www.fiberondecking.com
The term of this Limited Warranty (“Warranty Period”) for the Fiberon Products listed below shall be fifteen (15) years from
the date of original purchase by or for a residential application as long as the Original Purchaser owns the property upon
which the Fiberon Product was installed.
Decking: Fiberon Traditional Decking, Fiberon Exotics Decking, Terranova Decking and Veranda Composite Decking
Fencing: Fiberon Fencing Pickets and Cross Rails, Veranda Composite Fencing Pickets and Cross Rails, Fiberon Wood
Shades® Fencing Pickets and Cross Rails
Note: Substitution of wood or other materials for any portion of the Fencing system will void this warranty.
This warranty is only valid if the entire Fiberon manufactured system is used: Posts, Pickets and Backer Rails.
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The term of this Limited Warranty (“Warranty Period”) for the Fiberon Products listed below shall be ten (10) years from
the date of original purchase by or for a residential application as long as the Original Purchaser owns the property upon
which the Fiberon Product was installed.
Fencing: Fiberon Wood Shades Fencing Posts, Fiberon Fencing Posts, Veranda Composite Fencing Posts
Note: Substitution of wood or other materials for any portion of the Fencing system will void this warranty.
This warranty is only valid if the entire Fiberon manufactured system is used: Posts, Pickets and Backer Rails.
Obtaining Instructions
Fiberon written instructions are available from your Fiberon dealer or your contractor or from Fiberon at fiberondecking.
com or by writing to Fiberon at the address stated below.
In the event of a failure of the Fiberon Product or Fiberon Fastener within the applicable Warranty Period as warranted
above, when properly installed, used and maintained as described above, Fiberon will replace the nonconforming item
as set forth in Section 2 below.
The limited warranty set forth in this Limited Warranty is the only warranty (whether written or oral, express or implied)
Fiberon makes for your Fiberon Product or Fiberon Fasteners; it is subject to all terms and conditions stated herein and
no one (including but not limited to a Fiberon dealer, installer, reseller, agent or employee) is authorized to modify, expand
or add to this limited warranty. Fiberon makes no other representation, guarantee or warranty. No one is authorized to
make any representation, guarantee or warranty on Fiberon’s behalf, and Fiberon shall not be bound by or liable for, any
representation, guarantee, warranty, or condition with regard to any Fiberon Product or Fiberon Fastener other than as
expressly stated in this Limited Warranty. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY COMPRISES FIBERON’S SOLE AND ENTIRE
WARRANTY AND OBLIGATION IN CONNECTION WITH FIBERON PRODUCTS OR FIBERON FASTENERS. ALL OTHER
WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY,
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, QUALITY, CONDITION, SUITABILITY, OR PERFORMANCE, ARE EXPRESSLY
EXCLUDED AND DISCLAIMED. ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NOT EFFECTIVELY DISCLAIMED ARE LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE STATUTE
OF LIMITATIONS BUT IN NO EVENT WILL EXTEND BEYOND THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD. FIBERON
EXCLUDES AND WILL NOT PAY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. IN NO EVENT, REGARDLESS
OF THE BASIS OF ANY CLAIM OR LIABILITY, SHALL FIBERON BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES, OF ANY NATURE
OR DESCRIPTION WHATSOEVER, EXCEEDING THE ACTUAL PURCHASE PRICE, AND ANY LIABILITY SHALL BE
LIMITED TO, THE ACTUAL PURCHASE PRICE OF THE DEFECTIVE PRODUCT AS ADJUSTED ON THE BASIS OF THE
PRORATED WARRANTY SCHEDULE PROVIDED HEREIN.
1. Make a Claim
To make a warranty claim, the Purchaser must send a copy of this warranty document, copy of original proof of purchase,
and photos of the defective or nonconforming Fiberon Product or Fiberon Fasteners, to the address below. Such proof
of purchase must be from an authorized Fiberon Product dealer and must show (1) the date of the purchase and (2) that
sufficient Fiberon Product has been purchased to cover the number of lineal feet claimed to be damaged. All warranty
claims must be received by Fiberon within the Warranty Period and in no event later than thirty (30) days after any
discovery of a possible nonconforming nature of or other failure of the Fiberon Product or Fiberon Fastener.
2. Submit a Claim
Upon discovering a possible defect of the Fiberon Product or Fiberon Fastener, Purchaser must make temporary repairs
or cordon off the area at the Purchaser’s expense to protect all property and persons that could be affected. If needed, the
Purchaser must allow Fiberon to enter the property into which the Fiberon Product or Fiberon Fastener is installed to inspect
the nonconforming product. Fiberon must have made a determination on the warranty claim before any permanent repairs
or removal of materials may be undertaken. No products shall be returned to Fiberon unless directed and authorized by
Fiberon in writing to do so. Any removal or disposal of defective products shall be at Purchaser’s expense.
Purchaser’s sole remedy, and Fiberon’s sole liability, for any claim whatsoever relating to the Fiberon Product or Fiberon
Fastener, including without limitation any claims arising out of the marketing, purchase, installation, use, storage,
possession or maintenance of Fiberon Products (whether such claim arises in contract, warranty, tort, gross negligence,
negligence, strict liability, statutes or regulations, or otherwise) or any claims that the Fiberon Products or Fiberon
Fasteners failed to perform as warranted above, is and shall be the replacement of the defective Fiberon Product
or Fiberon Fastener with new Fiberon Product or Fiberon Fastener, as the case may be, in an amount equal to the
volume (linear feet) of defective material as listed on the Prorated Warranty Schedule contained herein or the number
of defective Fiberon Fasteners. Replacement Fiberon material will be as close in color, design and quality to the original
installation as reasonably possible, in Fiberon’s discretion and determination, but Fiberon does not guarantee an exact
match as colors and designs may change. Additionally, Purchaser agrees to the use of such fasteners as adequate
for reinstallation of the furnished board, irrespective of existing method. Fiberon may, at its option, elect to refund the
percentage of the original purchase price listed under Recovery on the Prorated Warranty Schedule in lieu of replacing
the defective product.
In no event will Fiberon be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, punitive, exemplary, statutory,
special, or other, damages based upon the Fiberon Products or Fiberon Fasteners or resulting, directly or indirectly, from
any defect in the Fiberon Products or Fiberon Fasteners, including but not limited to damage to, diminution in value of
and/or loss of use or enjoyment of, any property or part thereof, whether based on contract, tort, strict liability, statute,
regulation or otherwise, even if Fiberon is expressly advised about the possibility of such damages. Some states do not
allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages in certain circumstances, so the above limitation
may not apply to you.
No warranty is given with respect to any fasteners other than the Fiberon Fasteners. Other fasteners, whether approved
fasteners or otherwise, are subject to only the warranties provided by the manufacturer of the fastener and Purchaser’s
sole warranty and remedy is with that manufacturer.
The suitability of the Fiberon Products for Purchaser’s property for the installation and use of the Fiberon Products,
including but not limited to whether the Fiberon Product meets the requirements of any applicable building or safety
code or similar regulation relating to Purchaser’s property, is the responsibility of the Purchaser and/or its design
professionals, and not that of Fiberon. Fiberon does not provide architectural or engineering services. Fiberon makes
no express or implied warranty or representation as to the suitability of the Fiberon Products for, or actual performance,
capabilities or operation of the Fiberon Products at, Purchaser’s property or under the conditions of Purchaser’s use.
Without limitation on any other provision of this Limited Warranty, all warranties, whether express or implied, and
including this Limited Warranty, are void if any one or more of the following applies or occurs: (i) the Fiberon Product or
Fiberon Fastener is not installed, maintained and/or used strictly in accordance with Fiberon’s written instructions, and
all applicable laws, codes and regulations; (ii) misuse of the product, whether foreseeable or unforeseeable; (iii) failure
of proper and timely maintenance or repair; (iv) failure to provide timely notice to Fiberon of any failure or defect of
the Fiberon Product or Fiberon Fastener; or (v) use of fasteners other than the Fiberon branded fasteners or approved
hidden fasteners listed on fiberondecking.com to the extent that the Fiberon Product failures resulted from the use of
non-approved fasteners.
1. Notice of Dispute
In the event of a dispute, you must give Fiberon a Notice of Dispute, which is a written statement that sets forth the name,
address and contact information of the party giving it, the facts giving rise to the dispute, and the relief requested. You
must send any Notice of Dispute by U.S. Mail to Fiberon, Consumer and Technical Support Department, 181 Random Dr.
New London, NC 28127. You will attempt to resolve any dispute with Fiberon through informal negotiation within 60 days
from the date the Notice of Dispute is sent. After 60 days, you may commence arbitration.
You may also litigate any dispute in small claims court in your county of residence, if the dispute meets all requirements
to be heard in the small claims court. You may litigate in small claims court whether or not you negotiated informally first.
3. Binding Arbitration
BINDING ARBITRATION. IF YOU AND FIBERON DO NOT RESOLVE ANY DISPUTE BY INFORMAL NEGOTIATION
OR IN SMALL CLAIMS COURT, ANY EFFORT TO RESOLVE THE DISPUTE WILL BE CONDUCTED EXCLUSIVELY BY
BINDING ARBITRATION. YOU ARE GIVING UP THE RIGHT TO LITIGATE (OR PARTICIPATE IN AS A PARTY OR CLASS
MEMBER) ALL DISPUTES IN COURT BEFORE A JUDGE OR JURY. Instead, all disputes will be resolved before a
neutral arbitrator, whose decision will be final except for a limited right of appeal under the Federal Arbitration Act.
Any court with jurisdiction over the parties may enforce the arbitrator's award.
Any proceedings to resolve or litigate any dispute in any forum will be conducted solely on an individual basis.
Neither you nor Fiberon will seek to have any dispute heard as a class action, private attorney general action, or
in any other proceeding in which either party acts or proposes to act in a representative capacity. No arbitration or
proceeding will be combined with another without the prior written consent of all parties to all affected arbitrations
or proceedings.
Any arbitration will be conducted by the American Arbitration Association (the "AAA") under its Commercial Arbitration
Rules and in many cases it’s Supplementary Procedures for Consumer-Related Disputes. For more information, see www.
adr.org or call 1-800-778-7879. In any dispute seeking less than $10,000 in damages, Fiberon will promptly reimburse
your filing fees and pay the AAA's and arbitrator's fees if you are the prevailing party. You agree to commence arbitration
only in your county of residence or New London, NC, USA.
Choice of Law
North Carolina law shall govern the interpretation of this Limited Warranty and any claim that Fiberon has breached it,
regardless of conflict of law principles.
Please register your warranty at this link. Fiberon strongly suggests our customers register your warranty for quicker
technical support and warranty service. Fiberon product registration is voluntary. Failure to register will not diminish your
limited warranty rights.
Fiberon Respects Your Privacy. Fiberon does not trade customer information. Just as important, you control how Fiberon
contacts you. We will collect your preferences at the end of warranty registration and we encourage you to view our
complete online privacy policy.
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Warranty
Fiber Composites LLC, individually and doing business as Fiberon (“Fiberon”) warrants to the original purchaser
(“Purchaser”, “you” or “your”) that for the Warranty Period set forth below the following Products (“Fiberon Product”) shall,
under normal and proper service conditions, remain free from material manufacturing defects and will not check, splinter,
delaminate, rot, or suffer structural damage from fungal decay, when installed, used and maintained in an above-ground
application and in accordance with Fiberon’s written instructions. For purposes of this Limited Warranty, (a) the “original
purchaser” means the individual or individuals who were the owners of the structure when the deck constructed of the
subject Fiberon Products was installed, and (b) a “commercial application” is an installation of the Fiberon Product on a
commercial building.
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The term of this Limited Warranty (“Warranty Period”) for the Fiberon Product listed below shall be ten (10) years from the
date of original purchase by or for a commercial application for a commercial purchaser as long as the Purchaser owns
the property upon which the Fiberon Product was installed.
Decking: Fiberon® Paramount® Decking, Fiberon Horizon® Decking, Fiberon Horizon Symmetry™ Collection Decking,
Fiberon Pro-Tect® Decking, Fiberon ProTect Advantage® Decking, Fiberon Sanctuary® Decking, Fiberon Good
Life™ Decking, Fiberon Xtreme Decking, Terranova® Xtreme Decking, Fiberon Xtreme Wide Decking, Fiberon
Exotics Decking, Fiberon Traditional Decking, Fiberon ArmorGuard Decking, Terranova® Decking
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The term of this Limited Warranty (“Warranty Period”) for the Fiberon Products listed below shall be five (5) years from the
date of original purchase by or for a commercial application for a commercial purchaser as long as the Purchaser owns
the property upon which the Fiberon Product was installed.
Obtaining Instructions
Fiberon written instructions are available from your Fiberon dealer or your contractor or from Fiberon at fiberondecking.
com or by writing to Fiberon at the address stated below.
In the event of a failure of the Fiberon Product or Fiberon Fastener within the applicable Warranty Period as warranted
above, when properly installed, used and maintained as described above, Fiberon will replace the nonconforming item
as set forth in Section 2 below
The limited warranty set forth in this Limited Warranty is the only warranty (whether written or oral, express or implied)
Fiberon makes for your Fiberon Product or Fiberon Fasteners; it is subject to all terms and conditions stated herein and
no one (including but not limited to a Fiberon dealer, installer, reseller, agent or employee) is authorized to modify, expand
or add to this limited warranty. Fiberon makes no other representation, guarantee or warranty. No one is authorized to
make any representation, guarantee or warranty on Fiberon’s behalf, and Fiberon shall not be bound by or liable for,
any representation, guarantee, warranty, or condition with regard to any Fiberon Product or Fiberon Fastener other than
as expressly stated in this Limited Warranty. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY COMPRISES FIBERON’S SOLE AND ENTIRE
WARRANTY AND OBLIGATION IN CONNECTION WITH FIBERON PRODUCTS OR FIBERON FASTENERS. ALL OTHER
WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY,
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, QUALITY, CONDITION, SUITABILITY, OR PERFORMANCE, ARE EXPRESSLY
EXCLUDED AND DISCLAIMED. ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NOTEFFECTIVELY DISCLAIMED; ARE LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE STATUTE
OF LIMITATIONS, BUT IN NO EVENT WILL EXTEND BEYOND THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD. FIBERON
EXCLUDES AND WILL NOT PAY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. IN NO EVENT, REGARDLESS
OF THE BASIS OF ANY CLAIM OR LIABILITY, SHALL FIBERON BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES, OF ANY NATURE OR
DESCRIPTION WHATSOEVER, EXCEEDING, AND ANY LIABILITY SHALL BE LIMITED TO, THE ACTUAL PURCHASE
PRICE OF THE DEFECTIVE PRODUCT AS ADJUSTED ON THE BASIS OF THE PRORATED WARRANTY SCHEDULE
PROVIDED HEREIN..
1. Make a Claim
To make a warranty claim, the Purchaser must send a copy of this warranty document, copy of original proof of purchase,
and photos of the defective or nonconforming Fiberon Product or Fiberon Fasteners to the address below. Such proof
of purchase must be from an authorized Fiberon Product dealer and must show (1) the date of the purchase and (2) that
sufficient Fiberon Product has been purchased to cover the number of lineal feet claimed to be damaged. All warranty
claims must be received by Fiberon within the Warranty Period and in no event later than thirty (30) days after any
discovery of a possible nonconforming nature of or other failure of the Fiberon Product or Fiberon Fastener.
2. Submit a Claim
Fiberon
Consumer and Technical Support Department
181 Random Dr.
New London, NC 28127
Phone 844-226-3958 | Fax 704-463-1750 | email info@fiberondecking.com
Upon discovering a possible defect of the Fiberon Product or Fiberon Fastener, Purchaser must make temporary
repairs or cordon off the area at the Purchaser’s expense to protect all property and persons that could be affected.
If needed, the Purchaser must allow Fiberon to enter the property into which the Fiberon Product or Fiberon Fastener
is installed to inspect the nonconforming Product. Fiberon must have made a determination on the warranty claim
before any permanent repairs or removal of materials may be undertaken. No Products shall be returned to Fiberon
unless directed and authorized by Fiberon in writing to do so. Any removal or disposal of defective Products shall be
at Purchaser’s expense.
Purchaser’s sole remedy, and Fiberon’s sole liability, for any claim whatsoever relating to the Fiberon Product or Fiberon
Fastener, including without limitation, any claims arising out of the marketing, purchase, installation, use, storage, possession
or maintenance of Fiberon Products (whether such claim arises in contract, warranty, tort, gross negligence, negligence,
strict liability, statutes or regulations, or otherwise) or any claims that the Fiberon Products or Fiberon Fasteners failed to
perform as warranted above, is and shall be the replacement of the defective Fiberon Product or Fiberon Fastener with
new Fiberon Product or Fiberon Fastener, as the case may be, in an amount equal to the volume (linear feet) of defective
material as listed on the Prorated Warranty Schedule contained herein or the number of defective Fiberon Fasteners.
Replacement Fiberon material will be as close in color, design and quality to the original installation as reasonably possible,
in Fiberon’s discretion and determination, but Fiberon does not guarantee an exact match as colors and designs may
change. Additionally, Purchaser agrees to the use of such fasteners as adequate for reinstallation of the furnished board,
irrespective of existing method. Fiberon may, at its option, elect to refund the percentage of the original purchase price
listed under Recovery on the Prorated Warranty Schedule in lieu of replacing the defective Product.
In no event will Fiberon be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, punitive, exemplary, statutory,
special, or other, damages based upon the Fiberon Products or Fiberon Fasteners or resulting, directly or indirectly, from
any defect in the Fiberon Products or Fiberon Fasteners, including but not limited to damage to, diminution in value of
and/or loss of use or enjoyment of, any property or part thereof, whether based on contract, tort, strict liability, statute,
regulation or otherwise, even if Fiberon is expressly advised about the possibility of such damages. Some states do not
allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages in certain circumstances, so the above limitation
may not apply to you.
In addition, this Limited Warranty does not cover and Fiberon shall not be liable for any installation, removal or reinstallation
costs. Fiberon does not warrant against and is not responsible for, and no express or implied warranty shall be deemed
to cover, any condition attributable to: (1) improper installation of Fiberon products and/or failure to abide by Fiberon’s
written instructions and any applicable laws or building codes, including but not limited to improper structural support,
fastening, ventilation or gapping; (2) use of Fiberon Products beyond normal use or in an application not recommended
or permitted by Fiberon’s written instructions and applicable laws and building codes; (3) movement, distortion, collapse
or settling of the ground or the supporting structure on which Fiberon Products are installed; (4) Defects in or failure
arising from decking structure resulting from water caused by improper installation, workmanship, maintenance or repair;
(5) any Act of God (including but not limited to flooding, hurricane, tornado, wind, earthquake, lightning, hail, etc.); (6)
discoloration, fading, spotting or staining from or caused, in whole or in part, by mold, mildew, other fungal growth,
organic materials, metallic oxides or particles (including but not limited to rust or corrosion of any fasteners), dirt, other
atmospheric or environmental pollutants, foreign substances such as grease or oil, chemicals (including but not limited
to those found in cleaners), or normal weathering (defined as natural efflorescence, exposure to sunlight, weather and
atmospheric conditions which causes any colored surface to gradually fade, flake, chalk, or accumulate dirt or stains); (7)
damage resulting from casualty, fire or exposure to heat sources such as cooking devices or retro-reflective surfaces; (8)
the application of paints, stains, surface treatments or other chemical substances including but not limited to cleaners or
pesticides; (9) fading, flaking or other deterioration of any paints, stains or other coatings placed on the Fiberon Products;
(10) climate change, environmental conditions, static electricity or any cause beyond the control of Fiberon; (11) variations
or changes in color of Fiberon Products; (12) improper handling, maintenance, storage, abuse or neglect of Fiberon
Products by Purchaser or others; (13) ordinary wear and tear; (14) impact from objects; or (15) any fasteners not supplied
or approved by Fiberon.
No warranty is given with respect to any fasteners other than the Fiberon Fasteners. Other fasteners, whether approved
fasteners or otherwise, are subject to only the warranties provided by the manufacturer of the fastener and Purchaser’s
sole warranty and remedy is with that manufacturer.
The suitability of the Fiberon Products for Purchaser’s property for the installation and use of the Fiberon Products,
including but not limited to whether the Fiberon Product meets the requirements of any applicable building or safety code
or similar regulation relating to Purchaser’s property, is the responsibility of the Purchaser and/or its design professionals,
and not that of Fiberon. Fiberon does not provide architectural or engineering services. Fiberon makes no express or
implied warranty or representation as to the suitability of the Fiberon Products for, or actual performance, capabilities or
operation of the Fiberon Products at, Purchaser’s property or under the conditions of Purchaser’s use.
Without limitation on any other provision of this Limited Warranty, all warranties, whether express or implied, and including
this Limited Warranty, are void if any one or more of the following applies or occurs: (i) the Fiberon Product or Fiberon
Fastener is not installed, maintained and/or used strictly in accordance with Fiberon’s written instructions, and all applicable
laws, codes and regulations; (ii) misuse of the product, whether foreseeable or unforeseeable; (iii) failure of proper and
timely maintenance or repair; (iv) failure to provide timely notice to Fiberon of any failure or defect of the Fiberon Product
or Fiberon Fastener; or (v) use of fasteners other than the Fiberon branded fasteners or approved hidden fasteners listed
on fiberondecking.com to the extent that the Fiberon Product failures resulted from the use of non-approved fasteners.
Binding Arbitration and Class Action Waiver if You Live in the United States
This section applies to any dispute between you and Fiberon relating to your Fiberon Product. “Dispute” will be given the
broadest possible meaning allowable under law.
1. Notice of Dispute
In the event of a dispute, you must give Fiberon a Notice of Dispute, which is a written statement that sets forth the name,
address and contact information of the party giving it, the facts giving rise to the dispute, and the relief requested. You
must send any Notice of Dispute by U.S. Mail to Fiberon, Consumer and Technical Support Department, 181 Random Dr.
New London, NC 28127. You will attempt to resolve any dispute with Fiberon through informal negotiation within 60 days
from the date the Notice of Dispute is sent. After 60 days, you may commence arbitration.
You may also litigate any dispute in small claims court in your county of residence, if the dispute meets all requirements
to be heard in the small claims court. You may litigate in small claims court whether or not you negotiated informally first.
3. Binding Arbitration
IF YOU AND FIBERON DO NOT RESOLVE ANY DISPUTE BY INFORMAL NEGOTIATION OR IN SMALL CLAIMS COURT,
ANY EFFORT TO RESOLVE THE DISPUTE WILL BE CONDUCTED EXCLUSIVELY BY BINDING ARBITRATION. YOU ARE
GIVING UP THE RIGHT TO LITIGATE (OR PARTICIPATE IN AS A PARTY OR CLASS MEMBER) ALL DISPUTES IN COURT
BEFORE A JUDGE OR JURY. Instead, all disputes will be resolved before a neutral arbitrator, whose decision will be
final except for a limited right of appeal under the Federal Arbitration Act. Any court with jurisdiction over the parties
may enforce the arbitrator's award.
Any proceedings to resolve or litigate any dispute in any forum will be conducted solely on an individual basis.
Neither you nor Fiberon will seek to have any dispute heard as a class action, private attorney general action, or
in any other proceeding in which either party acts or proposes to act in a representative capacity. No arbitration or
proceeding will be combined with another without the prior written consent of all parties to all affected arbitrations
or proceedings.
Any arbitration will be conducted by the American Arbitration Association (the "AAA") under its Commercial Arbitration
Rules and in many cases it’s Supplementary Procedures for Consumer-Related Disputes. For more information, see www.
adr.org or call 1-800-778-7879. In any dispute seeking less than $10,000 in damages, Fiberon will promptly reimburse your
filing fees and pay the AAA's and arbitrator's fees if you are the prevailing party. You agree to commence arbitration only
in your county of residence or New London, NC.
Choice of Law
North Carolina law shall govern the interpretation of this Limited Warranty and any claim that Fiberon has breached it,
regardless of conflict of law principles.
Please register your warranty at this link. Fiberon strongly suggests our customers register your warranty for quicker
technical support and warranty service. Fiberon product registration is voluntary. Failure to register will not diminish your
limited warranty rights.
Fiberon Respects Your Privacy. Fiberon does not trade customer information. Just as important, you control how Fiberon
contacts you. We will collect your preferences at the end of warranty registration and we encourage you to view our
complete online privacy policy.
Warranty Coverage
Fiber Composites LLC, individually and doing business as Fiberon (“Fiberon”), warrants the stain and fade resistance
of the following products manufactured by Fiberon (“Fiberon Product”), to the original purchaser (“Purchaser”, “you”
or “your”) for the warranty period set forth below under normal and proper service conditions, when properly installed
and used as decking in residential applications, as long as the Purchaser owns the residence upon which the decking
materials are installed.
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Fiberon® Horizon® Decking, Fiberon Horizon Symmetry™ Collection Decking, Fiberon ProTect Advantage® Decking,
Fiberon ProTect® Decking, Fiberon Sanctuary® Decking, and Fiberon Good Life™ Decking
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Fiberon ArmorGuard® Decking, Veranda® ArmorGuard Decking and Railing, Fiberon Xtreme Decking, and
Fiberon Xtreme Wide Decking
Stain Resistance
Fiberon warrants that the Fiberon Products named above are and will be from the date of residential consumer purchase
for the term coverage stated above, resistant to permanent staining resulting from spills of food and beverage items
that would typically be present on a residential deck, provided that the Fiberon Products were installed , cared for and
maintained in accordance with the Fiberon written instructions, the Fiberon Care and Maintenance Instructions found on
www.fiberondecking.com and the conditions stated above .
Fade Resistance
Fiberon warrants that the Fiberon Products are and will be, from the date of residential consumer purchase for the term
coverage stated above, resistant to color change from light and weathering exposure as measured by color change
in excess of 5 Delta E (Hunter) units provided that the Fiberon products were installed, cared for and maintained in
accordance with the Fiberon written instructions and the Fiberon Care and Maintenance instructions found on www.
fiberondecking.com and the conditions stated below.
Without limitation on any other provision of this Limited Warranty, Fiberon does not warrant for stain resistance resulting
from spilled or otherwise applied substances that are not properly cleaned with soap and water or mild household cleaners
immediately.
Compliance with the Fiberon Care and Maintenance Instructions is required and a condition precedent to any warranty or
warranty claim. Without limitation on any other provision of this Limited Warranty to qualify for coverage, you must have
tried cleaning the affected area of your deck using the instructions indicated within this document and within the Care
and Maintenance Instructions provided online at www.fiberondecking.com. If the affected area still remains unsatisfactory
after you have tried these cleaning procedures, then you must have the affected area of your deck professionally cleaned
at your expense. If the affected area remains unsatisfactory after the professional cleaning, you must contact Fiberon
Consumer and Technical Support (800-573-8841) and provide proof of the professional cleaning within 30 days of the
professional cleaning.
The limited warranty set forth in this Limited Warranty is the only warranty (whether written or oral, express or implied) Fiberon
makes for your Fiberon Product or Fiberon Fasteners; it is subject to all terms and conditions stated herein and no one (including
but not limited to a Fiberon dealer, installer, reseller, agent or employee) is authorized to modify, expand or add to this limited
warranty. Fiberon makes no other representation, guarantee or warranty. No one is authorized to make any representation,
guarantee or warranty on Fiberon’s behalf, and Fiberon shall not be bound by or liable for, any representation, guarantee, warranty,
or condition with regard to any Fiberon Product or Fiberon Fastener other than as expressly stated in this Limited Warranty.
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY COMPRISES FIBERON’S SOLE AND ENTIRE WARRANTY AND OBLIGATION IN CONNECTION WITH
FIBERON PRODUCTS OR FIBERON FASTENERS. ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED
TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, QUALITY, CONDITION, SUITABILITY, OR
PERFORMANCE, ARE EXPRESSLY EXCLUDED AND DISCLAIMED. ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY
AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NOT EFFECTIVELY DISCLAIMED ARE LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE STATUTE OF
LIMITATIONS BUT IN NO EVENT WILL EXTEND BEYOND THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD. FIBERON EXCLUDES AND WILL
NOT PAY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. IN NO EVENT, REGARDLESS OF THE BASIS OF ANY CLAIM OR
LIABILITY, SHALL FIBERON BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES, OF ANY NATURE OR DESCRIPTION WHATSOEVER, EXCEEDING, AND
ANY LIABILITY SHALL BE LIMITED TO, THE ACTUAL PURCHASE PRICE OF THE DEFECTIVE PRODUCT AS ADJUSTED ON THE
BASIS OF THE PRORATED WARRANTY SCHEDULE PROVIDED HEREIN.
1. Make a Claim
To make a warranty claim, the Purchaser must send a copy of this warranty document, copy of original proof of purchase,
and photos of the defective or nonconforming Fiberon Product to the address below. Such proof of purchase must be
from an authorized Fiberon Product dealer and must show (1) the date of the purchase and (2) that sufficient Fiberon
Product has been purchased to cover the number of lineal feet claimed to be damaged. All warranty claims must be
received by Fiberon within the Warranty Period and in no event later than thirty (30) days after any discovery of a possible
nonconforming nature of or other failure of the Fiberon Product or Fiberon branded fastener.
2. Submit a Claim
Upon discovering a possible defect of the Fiberon Product, Purchaser must make temporary repairs or cordon off the area
at the Purchaser’s expense to protect all property and persons that could be affected. If needed, the Purchaser must allow
Fiberon to enter the property into which the Fiberon Product is installed to inspect the nonconforming product. Fiberon
must have made a determination on the warranty claim before any permanent repairs or removal of materials may be
undertaken. No products shall be returned to Fiberon unless directed and authorized by Fiberon in writing to do so. Any
removal or disposal of defective products shall be at Purchaser’s expense.
Purchaser’s Sole Remedy. Purchaser’s sole remedy, and Fiberon’s sole liability, for any claim whatsoever relating to the
Fiberon Product, including without limitation any claims arising out of the marketing, purchase, installation, use, storage,
possession or maintenance of Fiberon Products (whether such claim arises in contract, warranty, tort, gross negligence,
negligence, strict liability, statutes or regulations or otherwise) or any claims that the Fiberon Products failed to perform
as warranted above, is and shall be the replacement of the defective Fiberon Product with new Fiberon Product in an
amount equal to the volume (linear feet) of defective material as listed on the Prorated Warranty Schedule contained
herein. Replacement Fiberon material will be as close in color, design and quality to the original installation as reasonably
possible, in Fiberon’s discretion and determination, but Fiberon does not guarantee an exact match as colors and designs
may change. Additionally, Purchaser agrees to the use of such fasteners as adequate for reinstallation of the furnished
board, irrespective of existing method. Fiberon may, at its option, elect to refund the percentage of the original purchase
price listed under Recovery on the Prorated Warranty Schedule in lieu of replacing the defective product.
In no event will Fiberon be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, punitive, exemplary, statutory,
special, or other, damages based upon the Fiberon Products or resulting, directly or indirectly, from any defect in the
Fiberon Products, including but not limited to damage to, diminution in value of and/or loss of use or enjoyment of, any
property or part thereof, whether based on contract, tort, strict liability, statute, regulation or otherwise, even if Fiberon is
expressly advised about the possibility of such damages. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental
or consequential damages in certain circumstances, so the above limitation may not apply to you.
In addition, this Limited Warranty does not cover and Fiberon shall not be liable for any installation, removal or reinstallation
costs. Fiberon does not warrant against and is not responsible for, and no express or implied warranty shall be deemed
to cover, any condition attributable to: (1) improper installation of Fiberon products and/or failure to abide by Fiberon’s
written instructions and any applicable laws or building codes, including but not limited to improper structural support,
fastening, ventilation or gapping; (2) use of Fiberon Products beyond normal use or in an application not recommended
or permitted by Fiberon’s written instructions and applicable laws and building codes; (3) movement, distortion, collapse
or settling of the ground or the supporting structure on which Fiberon Products are installed; (4) Defects in or failure
arising from decking structure resulting from water caused by improper installation, workmanship, maintenance or repair;
(5) any Act of God (including but not limited to flooding, hurricane, tornado, wind, earthquake, lightning, hail, etc.); (6)
discoloration, fading, spotting or staining from or caused, in whole or in part, by mold, mildew, other fungal growth,
organic materials, metallic oxides or particles (including but not limited to rust or corrosion of any fasteners), dirt, other
atmospheric or environmental pollutants, foreign substances such as grease or oil, chemicals (including but not limited
to those found in cleaners), or normal weathering (defined as natural efflorescence, exposure to sunlight, weather and
atmospheric conditions which causes any colored surface to gradually fade, flake, chalk, or accumulate dirt or stains); (7)
damage resulting from casualty, fire or exposure to heat sources such as cooking devices or retro-reflective surfaces; (8)
the application of paints, stains, surface treatments or other chemical substances including but not limited to cleaners or
pesticides; (9) fading, flaking or other deterioration of any paints, stains or other coatings placed on the Fiberon Products;
(10) climate change, environmental conditions, static electricity or any cause beyond the control of Fiberon; (11) variations
or changes in color of Fiberon Products; (12) improper handling, maintenance, storage, abuse or neglect of Fiberon
Products by Purchaser or others; (13) ordinary wear and tear; (14) impact from objects; or (15) any fasteners not supplied
or approved by Fiberon.
The suitability of the Fiberon Products for Purchaser’s property for the installation and use of the Fiberon Products,
including but not limited to whether the Fiberon Product meets the requirements of any applicable building or safety code
or similar regulation relating to Purchaser’s property, is the responsibility of the Purchaser and/or its design professionals,
and not that of Fiberon. Fiberon does not provide architectural or engineering services. Fiberon makes no express or
implied warranty or representation as to the suitability of the Fiberon Products for, or actual performance, capabilities or
operation of the Fiberon Products at, Purchaser’s property or under the conditions of Purchaser’s use.
Without limitation on any other provision of this Limited Warranty, all warranties, whether express or implied, and including
this Limited Warranty, are void if any one or more of the following applies or occurs: (i) the Fiberon Product is not installed,
maintained and/or used strictly in accordance with Fiberon’s written instructions, and all applicable laws, codes and
regulations; (ii) misuse of the product, whether foreseeable or unforeseeable; (iii) failure of proper and timely maintenance
or repair; (iv) failure to provide timely notice to Fiberon of any failure or defect of the Fiberon Product; or (v) use of fasteners
other than the Fiberon branded fasteners or approved hidden fasteners listed on fiberondecking.com to the extent that
the Fiberon Product failures resulted from the use of non-approved fasteners.
Binding Arbitration and Class Action Waiver if You Live in the United States
This section applies to any dispute between you and Fiberon relating to your Fiberon Product. “Dispute” will be given the
broadest possible meaning allowable under law.
1. Notice of Dispute
In the event of a dispute, you must give Fiberon a Notice of Dispute, which is a written statement that sets forth the name,
address and contact information of the party giving it, the facts giving rise to the dispute, and the relief requested. You
must send any Notice of Dispute by U.S. Mail to Fiberon, Consumer and Technical Support Department, 181 Random Dr.
New London, NC 28127. You will attempt to resolve any dispute with Fiberon through informal negotiation within 60 days
from the date the Notice of Dispute is sent. After 60 days, you may commence arbitration.
You may also litigate any dispute in small claims court in your county of residence, if the dispute meets all requirements
to be heard in the small claims court. You may litigate in small claims court whether or not you negotiated informally first.
3. Binding Arbitration
IF YOU AND FIBERON DO NOT RESOLVE ANY DISPUTE BY INFORMAL NEGOTIATION OR IN SMALL CLAIMS COURT,
ANY EFFORT TO RESOLVE THE DISPUTE WILL BE CONDUCTED EXCLUSIVELY BY BINDING ARBITRATION. YOU
ARE GIVING UP THE RIGHT TO LITIGATE (OR PARTICIPATE IN AS A PARTY OR CLASS MEMBER) ALL DISPUTES IN
COURT BEFORE A JUDGE OR JURY. Instead, all disputes will be resolved before a neutral arbitrator, whose decision will
be final except for a limited right of appeal under the Federal Arbitration Act. Any court with jurisdiction over the parties
may enforce the arbitrator's award.
Any proceedings to resolve or litigate any dispute in any forum will be conducted solely on an individual basis. Neither
you nor Fiberon will seek to have any dispute heard as a class action, private attorney general action, or in any other
proceeding in which either party acts or proposes to act in a representative capacity. No arbitration or proceeding will be
combined with another without the prior written consent of all parties to all affected arbitrations or proceedings.
Any arbitration will be conducted by the American Arbitration Association (the "AAA") under its Commercial Arbitration
Rules and in many cases it’s Supplementary Procedures for Consumer-Related Disputes. For more information, see www.
adr.org or call 1-800-778-7879. In any dispute seeking less than $10,000 in damages, Fiberon will promptly reimburse your
filing fees and pay the AAA's and arbitrator's fees if you are the prevailing party. You agree to commence arbitration only
in your county of residence or New London, NC.
Choice of Law
North Carolina law shall govern the interpretation of this Limited Warranty and any claim that Fiberon has breached it,
regardless of conflict of law principles.
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Exhibit D
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Claim Chart
CPG has provided this exemplary claim chart as Exhibit D to the Complaint, showing in
element by element manner the Infringing Product compared to certain claims of the
patents-in-suit. All Infringing Product pictures below were taken from Defendant’s
website and installation guides and were included in Exhibit A. CPG does not intend this
Exhibit D to be comprehensive or limiting and CPG reserves its rights to pursue all
Claim 1 Infringing Product
A rail system comprising:
A rail with a
hollow
upper
portion
a rail comprising a hollow upper
portion,
1
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Two opposing legs
a pair of opposing legs that extend
downward from said hollow upper
portion to form a lower cavity, and
Lower cavity
a partition between said hollow upper Partition between
portion and said lower cavity that hollow upper portion
extends from one of said opposing legs and lower cavity
to the other of said opposing legs such
that said lower cavity is defined
between said opposing legs and
underneath said partition; and
2
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Vertical members
a support rail having an H‐shaped
configuration comprised of two
vertical members and two transverse
members that respectively connect
said two vertical members,
Transverse
members
3
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Rail
Support
rail
said support rail positioned in said
lower cavity completely between said
opposing legs and completely beneath
said partition of said rail such that
Support rail Support rail
fastened to entirely
rail with a contained
screw through within cavity
the two of rail
transverse
members
said support rail is secured to said rail
by at least one fastener that extends
through said two transverse members
of said support rail into said partition
of said rail.
Claim 2
The rail system of claim 1 wherein Legs extend
each of said opposing legs of said rail away from each
has a distal portion that extends in a other
distal direction outwardly away from
said opposing leg and then extends
back toward said opposing leg.
Legs extend
toward each
other
4
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Claim 3
Mid portion
of partition
The rail system of claim 1 wherein said
partition of said rail comprises a Angled portion
substantially level mid‐portion and Angled portion
extending down
angled portions that extend downward extending down
toward leg
from respective ends of said mid‐ toward leg
portion toward said opposing legs.
Claim 5
The rail system of claim 1 wherein
each of said opposing legs of said rail Bottom end
has a distal end that is adjacent to a of vertical
bottom end of one of said two vertical member
members of said support rail,
respectively.
opposing legs
adjacent to
bottom end
5
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Claim 6
Fastener underneath support rail such
that the fastener is not visible when rail
system is viewed from side or above
The rail system of claim 1 wherein said
at least one fastener is adapted to be
substantially or totally obscured from
view by said rail during normal use of
said rail system.
Claim 11
Baluster positioned in the rail support
lower cavity, beneath the transverse
members
The rail system of claim 1 further
comprising at least one baluster that is
positioned in a lower cavity defined by
said support rail beneath said
transverse members.
6
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Claim 12
Vertical member
Baluster
Transverse
member
The rail system of claim 11 wherein
said baluster is secured to said support
rail by a fastener that extends through
said transverse members into said
baluster.
Claim 13
Fasteners will be
concealed when support
The rail system of claim 12 wherein rail located in lower cavity
said fastener that secures said baluster of rail
is adapted to be substantially hidden
from view between one of said
transverse members of said support Baluster
rail and said rail during normal use of
said rail system.
Support rail
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Exhibit E
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‘559 Patent
Defendant’s
Symmetry Railing
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‘329 Patent
Defendant’s
Symmetry Railing
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Defendant’s
‘307 Patent Symmetry Railing
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