Warranties
A. Window Warranty - The vinyl windows installed on the property at the
address specified in this Warranty are warranted by the manufacturer, Badger
Custom Windows, Inc., to the Property Owner as follows subject to the terms and
conditions of this warranty:
• Main Window Frame and Sash Frame are warranted
against blistering, corroding, flaking or peeling, for a limited lifetime to
the original property owner, from the date of installation. For the first year
that this warranty is in effect, Badger Custom Windows, Inc. will repair or
replace, at its option, the defective parts or components involved (labor and
materials included). After the first year this warranty is in effect, Badger
Custom Windows, Inc. will repair or replace, at its option, the defective part
or component involved (labor cost not included). This warranty shall remain in
effect on the main windows and sash frames only if normal cleaning practices as
noted later in this certificate are followed periodically.
• Insulating Glass Components Unit of the window is warranted for a period of
30 years from date of installation against material obstruction of vision
resulting from film formation or dust collection between interior glass
surfaces, caused by failure of the hermetic seal. For the first year that this
warranty is in effect, Badger Custom Windows, Inc., will repair or replace, at
its option, the defective parts or components involved (labor and materials
included). In the second through the 10th year this warranty is in effect,
Badger Custom Windows, Inc, will repair or replace, at
its option, the defective parts or components involved (labor costs not
included). Should insulating glass unit fail after year 10, as a result of
defects described above, then Badger Custom Windows
will charge you a fixed percentage of the company’s selling price for insulated
glass at that time, according to the following formula:
Years 11-15 -60%
Years
16-20 -70%
Years
21-25 -80%
Years 26 to 30 -90%
• Component Mechanical Parts of the Window-locks, keepers, and operators are
warranted against failure caused by defects in material and workmanship for a
Limited Lifetime to the original property owner from the date of installation,
Badger Custom Windows, Inc. will repair or replace, at its option, the
defective part or component involved (labor costs not included).
• Bay and Bow Windows - The component window units are warranted for a limited
lifetime, to the original property owner, from the date of installation. For
terms of the warranty see: Main Window Frame and Sash Frame Section. All wood
members of the Bay or Bow unit are warranted for a period of one year from the
date of installation. The warranty is null and void if the wood members are not
properly sealed with a protective coating or paint, varnish or an equivalent
product.
• Property Ownership Status - If the building in which the Badger Custom
Windows are installed is owned by an entity other than an individual resident
owner, whether by a corporation, partnership, an unincorporated association, or
by a government or public entity, including without limitation, a church or
school, then the warranty period shall be a Ten (10) Year Limited Warranty from
the date of window installation, applicable to all window parts and components,
under the prorated basis of this Warranty, with labor at no charge to Property
Owner on warranted work for a one (1) year period, from date of window
installation, and subject to all other terms and conditions of this Limited Warranty.
B. Conditions Not Covered By This Warranty - This Warranty does not cover breakage of glass or
torn screens from any cause whatsoever. This Warranty only covers the
conditions specified herein and does not include defects or damage attributable
to installation, normal weathering, atmospheric pollutants or mildew, or caused
by misuse, abuse, building settlement or structural failure of walls or
foundation, or if subjected to stresses, resulting from localized heat which
caused excessive temperature differential over the glass surfaces or edges or
any other causes beyond our control and unrelated to the manufacturing process.
This Warranty does not apply if the windows are painted, varnished, or coated
with any substance other than the manufacturer’s original finish, or if
expanding foam insulation is used.
Condensation on windows occurs as the natural result of humidity within the
house or building area, and changes in interior/exterior temperatures, and does
not indicate a defect in the window and is not included in this Warranty.
This Warranty is valid only if windows manufactured by Badger Custom Windows,
Inc. are used but shall be void if window accessory products not manufactured
or approved by Badger Custom Windows, Inc., are installed which cause defects
to occur in the windows.
This Warranty does not cover any defects or damage attributed to earthquakes,
hurricanes, tornado, cyclone, hale, lightning, fire, acts of God, flood,
wind-borne objects, ice, hail, or weather of a catastrophic nature as defined
by the United States Weather Bureau or harmful chemicals, fumes, or vapors
directly applied to the window or in the atmosphere.
C. Claims and Remedies - If the windows do not conform to this Warranty
during the time period specified in the provisions of this Warranty, then
Badger Custom Windows, Inc. agrees at its option to repair or replace any
defective part or components. This Warranty does not include labor costs except
where specifically stated, and Badger Custom Windows, Inc. will not be responsible
for any costs incurred in the removal or replacement, installation or
reinstallation of the window or any part or component of the window.
IMPORTANT: Any claims under this Warranty must be made within
thirty (30) days after the defect was first discovered or reasonably could have
been discovered. All Warranty claims must be sent to: Badger Custom Windows,
Inc.,
Badger Custom Windows, Inc. reserves the right to
discontinue or change any window as manufactured. If the part or component of
the originally manufactured window is not available, and Badger Custom Windows
Inc. determines to make replacement, Badger Custom Windows, Inc. shall have the
right to substitute such part or component designated by Badger Custom Windows,
Inc. to be equal quality.
THE WARRANTY STATEMENTS CONTAINED IN THE CERTIFICATE SET FORTH THE ONLY EXPRESS
WARRANTIES EXTENDED BY BADGER CUSTOM WINDOWS, INC. FOR THE WINDOWS, AND THE
PROVISIONS OF THIS CERTIFICATE SHALL CONSTITUTE THE PROPERTY OWNER’S EXCLUSIVE
REMEDY FOR BREACH OF THE WARRANTY GIVEN UNDER THIS CERTIFICATE, BADGER CUSTOM WINDOWS,
INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO THE PROPERTY OWNER FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY WRITTEN OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THE WINDOWS.
Some states do not allow limitation on how long an
implied warranty lasts, and some states do not allow the exclusion or
limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or
exclusions may not apply to you. This Warranty gives you specific legal rights,
and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Double Limited Lifetime Warranty
This warranty may be transferred from the original purchaser to a subsequent
owner for a period of 30 years from the date of installation as determined by
proof of purchase provided Badger Custom Windows receives notification of
transfer of property within 30 days of transfer of title, failure to notify
Badger Custom Windows relieves Badger Custom Windows of any further obligation.
To complete the transfer of Warranty, the former owner must sign this
certificate below and return it to Badger Custom Windows, Inc.,
Windows and Condensation
Q. Do windows cause condensation?
A. Windows are not a cause, as such. They provide a ready medium on which the
vapor can condense. But the primary cause of condensation is excessive moisture
in the air. Windows are simply indicators of that moisture.
Q. Why do I see condensation on my windows and patio door first?
A. Condensation is generally seen first on windows and patio doors because they
tend to have the lowest temperature on any of the visible surfaces in the
house.
Q. Are windows the only place condensation is forming?
A. Possibly not. There’s a point between exterior and interior walls that’s
just as cold as the inside window surface. Chances are, if you can see
condensation on your windows, it’s also forming between the walls. Room-side
surfaces of exterior walls are normally warmer, but occasionally condensation
occurs on cold spots such as nail heads and in the corners of
outside walls and closets. That’s because insulation is weaker and air
circulation is restrict ed in those areas.
Q. What causes condensation on windows and patio doors?
A. Remember: cool air can’t hold as much moisture as warm air can. So when the
warm, moist air of the room comes into contact with the cold glass surface,
some water vapor which the cooled air can no longer hold is deposited on the
glass. Condensation can also occur when the flow of warm room air over window
surfaces is restricted.
Q. Does the amount of condensation depend on the window type?
A. Sometimes. Angle bay or bow windows, for example, usually experience more
condensation than other window styles. This is because inside air circulation
around those window types is usually more restricted. And, since they hang away
from the insulated house walls, bays and bows could be a few degrees cooler in
temperature. To diminish excessive condensation, it’s smart to insulate between
the window head and platform, as well as between the seat and platform. In
extremely cold climates, additional insulation above and below the window
platform may also be necessary. As a secondary measure, placing a common
electric fan near the window to promote air circulation may be helpful.
Q. Do drapes and window shades cause window condensation?
A. Drapes and other window coverings don’t cause window condensation, but they
can contribute to the problem by restricting the flow of warm room air over the
glass surface. Therefore, condensation is more apt to occur when drapes are
closed and shades are pulled down. Today’s heavily insulated drapes and tighter
shades can contribute to the problem even more.
Q. What damage can excess window condensation cause?
A. It can cause the paint to peel from the trim or stain the inside. Water can
run down into and cause dampness around the window frame. It can sometimes
cause paint to peel on the outside of the structure.
Q. Are there any cases where window condensation is only temporary?
A. Yes, there are primarily three: new construction or remodeling; the
beginning of each heating season; and quick changes in temperature.
• Wood, plaster, cement, and other building materials
used in new construction and remodeling produce a great deal of moisture. When
the heating season starts, this moisture will gradually flow out into the air
in the home. It will usually disappear during the first heating season and not
cause any further trouble.
• At the beginning of the heating season, there may be
a certain amount of temporary condensation. During the humid summer your house
will have absorbed some moisture. After the first few weeks of heating, it will
dry out, and you’ll have fewer condensation troubles.
• Sharp, quick drops in temperature can also create temporary condensation
problems during the heating season.
Summary
Q.
What steps can I take to reduce excessive humidity and control window
condensation in my present home?
A. Recognize that the best way to
stop condensation is to reduce the moisture in the inside air.
Be sure that attic and crawl spaces are properly
ventilated. Add a vapor barrier to cover the earth in the crawl space.
Be willing to try living with low humidities.
Eliminate any controllable sources of moisture in your
home.
In winter, provide more controlled ways for moist
inside air to get out. Run kitchen or other ventilating fans longer and more
often than you normally do.
If troublesome condensation persists, see your heating
contractor about an outside air intake for your furnace (required by some state
building codes on all new residential construction), about ventilation of
gas-burning heaters and appliances, or about installation of ventilating fans.
Heating and ventilating contractors are listed in the Yellow Pages.
Remember, the best way to avoid condensation is to
reduce the humidity of the inside air.