STEEL PIER WARRANTY

This document explains our method of foundation repair. In no way does it constitute a contract. Should you desire to retain TFCS, Inc. to a repair your foundation, we will then present to you a formal contract setting forth in more detail the specifics of our agreement.

Our piers are specifically designed to function in the metroplex soils (expansive clay). A 2-7/8" steel pier is pushed until a 5,000 PSI driving force is obtained, or we reach bedrock. All masonry at the lift areas will be tuckpointed (i.e., cracks are re-mounted). Soils are then placed back and sloped away from the foundation.

OUR GUARANTEE TO YOU
LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY

The work to be done as set out in our contract for steel pier correction is guaranteed by the manufacturer, Earth Contract Products, L.L.C., for a period of twenty five years from the date of installation against any defects in the manufacturing and workmanship of the Steel Pier.

The repairs shall be guaranteed against defects in workmanship and/or materials for a period of 72 months (6 years). Should 1/4" or more settlement occur in the area where correction work has been performed during the initial six year period following installation as confirmed by either a TFCS, Inc. representative or a structural engineer approved by TFCS, Inc. TFCS. Inc. agrees to adjust on existing piers as necessary at no additional expense to customer or new owner. This warranty is in addition to the Manufacturer's Twenty Five Year Product Warranty.

NOTE: This warranty does not include sheetrock, masonry or concrete flatwork repair. It may be necessary to remove concrete flatwork to properly access piers. These services are chargeable to the owner and the cost for this work will be made known and agreed upon by both owner and contractor before the work is to begin.

EXTENDED LIFETIME WARRANTY

Should 1/4" or more settlement occur to repaired areas due to defects in workmanship and/or material after the expiration of said 72 months (6 year period) has expired, such settlement confirmed by a TFCS, Inc. representative or a structural engineer approved by TFCS, Inc., TFCS Inc. will adjust on existing piers as necessary for a price agreed upon by contractor and owner before adjustment is made. TFCS. Inc. hereby agrees that the price for such adjustments will not exceed twenty (20) percent of the original contract price stated above, per adjustment. See "Note" above.

Exceptions from the coverage of our guarantee as set out in our contract shall be any movement that occurs as a result of excessive water, severe wind, other acts of God, and/or major structural renovation. Other exceptions from coverage by this guarantee shall be movement that occurs as a result of the owner's negligence or failure to take the necessary steps to correct specific problems as so designated by TFCS, Inc. Owner is responsible for gutter downspouts to be extended away from the foundation and the proper backfilling and sloping of soil away from the perimeter of the foundation. Pier and beam wood floor system repairs are excluded from this warranty. All underneath work (shimming of floors, wood repairs, etc.) on pier and beam foundation is excluded from such guarantees noted above. These guarantees are exclusive and there are no understanding agreements, representation or warrants, expressed or implied (including any regarding marketability or fitness for a particular purpose) not specified herein, made by TFCS, Inc. with respect to this contract or the services performed hereunder. This contract states the entire obligation of TFCS, Inc. in connection with this transaction. TFCS, Inc. disclaims any and all liability for special direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages, arising from this contract, including without limitation, loss of profits and damage to other property or persons. This warranty is transferable in the event of sale of the structure. All guarantees will remain in place.