1. WARRANTY – TERRACOTTA ROOF TILES

Bristile Roofing terracotta roof tiles (Tiles) are fired at extremely high temperatures ensuring a no fade product. As such, Bristile warrants that there will be no significant change to the colour of the product over the life of the Tile. However, the Tiles are a natural product, and accordingly, there will be natural colour variation between Tiles, and this is not covered by this warranty.To minimise the aesthetic effect of these variations, the Tiles are sold in packs of colour blends.Bristile warrants that it has manufactured its Tiles in accordance with the Australian Standard AS 2049/NZ 4206, and that its Tiles are tested to the New Zealand Standard NZ 4206. Test results are recorded for product produced and include tests for:

» Permitted Distortion
» Batten Lugs & Squareness
» Transverse Breaking Load
» Water Absorption
» Permeability
» Freeze/Thaw
» Resistance to salt attack 
» Determination of dynamic weather resistance

The above warranties apply to Tiles manufactured on or after 1 July 1999.

2. BRISTILE  OBLIGATIONS

a)  If your Tiles significantly change in colour over time, or are not manufactured in conformity with the above standards, Bristile will, without limiting any other statutory rights you may have, and subject to the provisions stated in paragraphs 3 and 4 below, at its own expense, take such steps as it determines to be reasonably required in the circumstances, including, where necessary:
 
(i) the replacement of the Tiles or the supply of equivalent Tiles;
(ii) the repair of the Tiles;
(iii) the payment of the cost of replacing the Tiles or of acquiring equivalent Tiles; or
(iv)  the payment of the cost of having the Tiles repaired provided you have: (a) produced written proof of date of purchase and installation of the Tiles; and (b) afforded Bristile a reasonable opportunity to inspect and, where necessary, test the Tiles.

b)  Small surface imperfections and glaze chipping are inherent to all Tiles. These imperfections in no way affect the performance of the Tile. However, if any signifi cant chipping of glazed Tiles occurs during a roof installation performed by Bristile, it will be repaired by Bristile, at its own cost, using an after firing glazing operation, after installation.

3. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY IN CERTAIN SITUATIONS

a)  Subject to paragraph 3 (b) below, liability for breach of a condition or warranty implied into your contract with Bristile is limited to any one of the following as determined by Bristile:

(i) the replacement of the Tiles or the supply of equivalent Tiles; 
(ii) the repair of the Tiles;
(iii) the payment of the cost of replacing the Tiles or of acquiring equivalent Tiles; or 
(iv) the payment of the cost of having the Tiles repaired.

b) This limitation only applies if:

(i) your Tiles are ordinarily acquired for personal or household use; or
(ii) if the claim is fair and reasonable in the opinion of Bristile Roofing

4 EXCLUSIONS

a)  This product warranty only applies to Tiles that are manufactured by Bristile Roofing: no other products or materials used to install your roof are covered by the warranty.

b) This product warranty does not apply to damage caused to the Tiles by:
 
(i)  The transportation of the Tiles by anyone other than Bristile People (other than Bristile roof installers) walking or working on the roof
(ii)  Animals, insects, mould, mildew, lichens or other plant growths.
(iii) Falling objects 
(iv) Air pollution or environmental change
(v)  Their treatment by chemicals, cleaners or coatings which have not first been checked for suitability with Bristile  (vi)  Any other factor beyond the control of Bristile (including an act of God, natural disaster, war or riot)

c)  This product warranty does not apply to any Tiles which are removed from their first place of installation and re-installed

d)  This warranty excludes all other warranties and liability for damage or loss in connection with defects in your Bristile roof apart from those imposed by law. This warranty is issued by Bristile Pty Ltd 34 079 711 603.

 

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