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25-Year Limited Warranty
Your Trex Fencing investment is well protected. The best warranty in the fencing industry.
Year residential warranty
Year commercial warranty
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Warranty Overview
What the warranty covers at a glance
Structural defects
Won't split, splinter, rot, or suffer structural damage from termites or fungal decay for the full warranty period.
Fade & stain resistance
Covered against excessive fading (more than 5 Delta E units) and permanent staining under normal conditions.
Transferable (residential)
May be transferred one time to a subsequent buyer within 5 years of the original purchase date.
Trex Company, Inc. warrants to the original end-use purchaser that, for the applicable Warranty Period, when properly installed, used, and maintained under normal conditions and in accordance with Trex’s written instructions, Trex® Fencing shall be free from material defects in workmanship and materials, and shall not split, splinter, rot or suffer structural damage from termites or fungal decay.
Warranty Periods
Coverage by product
The warranty period begins on the date of original purchase. Trex Fencing carries a 25-year residential and 10-year commercial limited warranty.
| product | residential warranty | commercial warranty |
|---|---|---|
|
Trex® Fencing (Seclusions, Horizons, Solitudes, Shenandoah) |
25 Years |
10 Years |
|
Signature® Railing |
25 Years |
25 Years |
|
Transcend® Railing, Select® Railing, Enhance® Railing, TrexTrim™ |
25 Years |
10 Years |
|
DeckLighting™ (LEDs and Housings) |
7 Years |
7 Years |
|
DeckLighting™ (Transformer, Timer, Dimmer, WiFi Controller) |
3 Years |
3 Years |
Transferability
Residential: This warranty may be transferred one (1) time, within the five-year period beginning from the date of original purchase, to a subsequent buyer of the property upon which the product was originally installed.
Commercial: The commercial warranty is freely transferable to subsequent buyers of the property upon which the product was originally installed.
exclusions
What is not covered
This warranty does not cover any condition attributable to:
- Improper installation or failure to follow Trex’s installation guidelines
- Use beyond normal conditions, or in an application not recommended by Trex’s guidelines or local building codes
- Movement, distortion, collapse, or settling of the ground or supporting structure
- Any act of God (flooding, hurricane, earthquake, lightning, etc.)
- Improper handling, storage, abuse, or neglect by the purchaser or third parties
- Installations where the atmosphere is influenced by salt water or other contaminants, where Trex’s cleaning guidelines have not been followed
- Ordinary weathering (natural fading within the warranted threshold)
- Products not listed in the warranty table (e.g., Trex decking, cladding, fascia, and fasteners — which carry separate warranties)
Transferability
For installations where the atmosphere is influenced by a body of salt water, failure to adhere to Trex’s cleaning guidelines will void the warranty with respect to any condition resulting from such failure. The standard galvanized Horizons steel frame is not recommended within approximately 5 miles of salt water — specify the stainless steel option for coastal installations.
General conditions
Products must be stored, handled, installed, used, and maintained in accordance with Trex’s written instructions. This Limited Warranty is conditioned upon compliance with all such instructions. Copies of Trex’s Installation Guides are available at trexfencingfds.com/resources/installation-resources/.
Proration Schedule
How warranty claims are prorated
For claims made during years 1–10 of the warranty period, Trex will replace the defective product or refund the purchase price in full (subject to the terms of this warranty).
For claims made during year 11 or thereafter, recovery will be prorated. Trex may elect to replace a percentage of the product, or refund a percentage of the original purchase price, based on the year of the claim.
| year of claim | % of Product Replaced or Purchase Price Refunded |
|---|---|
|
Years 1-10 |
100% |
|
Year 11 |
91% |
|
Year 12 |
83% |
|
Year 13 |
74% |
|
Year 15 |
57% |
|
Year 16 |
48% |
|
Year 17 |
39% |
|
Year 18 |
30% |
|
Year 19 |
22% |
|
Year 20 |
13% |
|
Years 21-25 |
10% |
THE REMEDIES STATED HEREIN ARE PURCHASER’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES FOR ANY PRODUCT THAT FAILS TO CONFORM TO THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. THE LIMITED WARRANTIES SET FORTH HEREIN ARE THE ONLY WARRANTIES MADE BY TREX IN CONNECTION WITH THESE PRODUCTS. TREX HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
filing a claim
How to submit a warranty claim
Step 1 - Notify FDS in writing
If a defect occurs within the warranty period, notify FDS in writing as soon as possible. Include your name, property address, original purchase date, and a description of the defect.
Step 2 — Provide documentation
You will be asked to provide photographs of the defective product, your original proof of purchase, and a description of how the fence was installed and maintained.
Step 3 — Inspection & resolution
Upon confirmation by an authorized FDS representative of the defect, FDS’ sole responsibility shall be, at its option, to replace the defective item, provide a viable solution to remedy the defect, or refund the purchase price of the defective item (prorated if applicable).
Governing law
This warranty shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, without giving effect to conflicts of laws provisions.
Ready to submit a claim?
file a claim online
Use our online warranty claim form to get started. Have your purchase information and photos of the issue ready before you begin.
