Warranties

Warranties

Warranties for Your Deck and Outdoor Living Project

A deck is a major investment—warranties help protect it.

Most projects have two layers of coverage: a manufacturer warranty (for material defects like excessive fading, staining, splintering, or corrosion—often 25–50+ years on many composite lines) and a contractor/workmanship warranty (for installation-related issues like loose railings, framing concerns, or other labor defects—commonly 2–10 years, depending on the contractor). Wood decks typically rely mainly on the workmanship warranty, since wood materials often aren’t covered the same way composites are. It’s also important to know that product warranties and labor warranties are different, and both usually exclude things like scratches, gouges, moving furniture marks, or problems caused by lack of maintenance.

Built to Last. Backed by Experience.

At NJ Decks and Outdoor Living, we understand your outdoor space is an investment—and we believe in protecting it. That’s why we provide a Lifetime Workmanship Warranty on our projects, and we help you understand and access the manufacturer warranties for the products we install.

Two types of coverage to understand

Workmanship Warranty
Covers the quality and care of how your project was built. It applies when an issue occurs because the installation did not meet our construction standards.

Manufacturer Warranty
Covers the materials used in your project. This may include protection against defects such as fading, splitting, staining, or corrosion (based on the manufacturer’s terms).

Most composite decking products include manufacturer warranties ranging from 25 to 50 years, depending on the brand and product line. Together, these warranties provide long-term peace of mind.

Our Lifetime Workmanship Warranty

We stand behind the quality of our work with a Lifetime Workmanship Warranty. This warranty reflects our commitment to building outdoor spaces that perform as intended—and last.

Our workmanship warranty applies to concerns related to the installation process that may affect how your deck or outdoor living area is designed to perform.

Important details:

• This warranty applies only to the original homeowner and is not transferable.

• Wood materials are not covered for splintering, shrinking, cracking, warping, or checking. These are natural characteristics of wood and not considered workmanship issues.

• Lighting products are covered for one (1) year from the date of installation.

• This warranty does not cover drainage systems.

• We are not responsible for damage to ground coverings such as ivy, pachysandra, or other landscaping located near the work area.

• We schedule utility mark-outs prior to digging or footing installation, but we cannot be held responsible for any damage to underground items not identified by these services.

• Scratches, stains, gouges, discoloration from furniture or planters, and damage from lack of maintenance are not covered by this warranty.

Manufacturer Warranties

We work with trusted brands that offer strong manufacturer warranties covering material defects such as fading, staining, and structural failure.

Below is a brief overview of some manufacturers we commonly work with. This is not a complete list. If you don’t see your product’s manufacturer listed, contact us—we’re happy to help you locate the correct warranty information and understand what may be covered.

Please refer to each manufacturer’s official warranty documentation for complete terms and conditions.

Trex®

Trex offers comprehensive warranties that protect against material defects, including fading and staining under normal residential use. If Trex products were used on your project, you will receive a follow-up email after completion with warranty documentation specific to your installation.
View the Trex Warranty

TimberTech® / AZEK®

TimberTech and AZEK provide long-term protection for composite and capped polymer decking products. Their warranties typically include coverage for fading, staining, and structural performance. If TimberTech or AZEK products were part of your project, you will receive a post-completion email with your specific warranty information.
View the TimberTech Warranty

Fortress®

Fortress steel framing systems are protected by a limited warranty covering manufacturing defects and long-term durability. These systems are designed to resist warping, moisture, insects, and other common issues over time.
View the Fortress Warranty

Key-Link®

Key-Link aluminum railing systems include a limited lifetime warranty covering product integrity and powder-coated finish performance in residential applications.
View the Key-Link Warranty