Gentek Steel Siding Settlement
The lawsuit was filed on behalf of a number of plaintiffs who alleged that the exterior siding manufactured by gentek is defective and fails within the warranty period.
Gentek steel siding settlement. Pounding rain severe wind freezing cold and blistering heat are no match for the commanding strength of steel. The steel siding that is reportedly covered by the gentek steel siding settlement includes any gentek steel siding manufactured from january 1 1991 through march 15 2013 which may have been sold as under the brand names alside gentek revere alcan and reynolds and under at least the following product names steeltek steelside steel driftwood steel universal steel saddlewood satinwood willow westwood aspen sequoia americut cedarwood supergard seamless reynolds continuum. Approval of the settlement was filed on aug. This high performance 29 gauge galvalume az 50 steel panel with kynar pvdf coating technology delivers on every promise for enduring beauty impressive strength uniform quality and a markedly refined appearance for your home.
Steeltek steel siding is backed by a lifetime limited non prorated transferable warranty with 50 year hail and 15 year chalk and color change protection. Gentek also offered binding conditions to its warranties to help solve the plaintiffs problems. We were offered a monetary settlement but turned it down. 1 2013 in the u s.
Two of the world s best performing materials come together in steeltek supreme steel siding. But now we have more peeling. Alside gentek revere alcan and reynolds. District court for the northern district of ohio eastern division.
The siding was sold under the following brand names. The settlement covers gentek steel siding manufactured from 1 1 91 to 3 15 13 where the surface finish on the siding has started to separate from the steel. In june 2009 we had mike roberts and his folks repaint the damage that we had at that time ref 121960. A lifetime of protection not only is steeltek a premier siding product it also carries one of the strongest warranties in the industry.
In august 2013 the united states district court for the northern district of ohio approved a settlement between gentek building products inc. Gentek steel siding settlement. According to the complaint the siding manufactured and sold by gentek is defectively designed and manufactured in such a way that it will prematurely fail causing damage to consumer homes. Each pretreated galvanized steel panel is virtually weather sealed with a resilient kynar pvdf finish ensuring long lasting beauty and protection.
Class members who are eligible to take part in the settlement include all property owners with gentek siding manufactured between january 1 1991 and march 15 2013 with valid warranties. Gentek steel siding settlement. Sierra steel siding creates the ultimate shield for your home.