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Living Product Stewardship

The Collaborative Warranty

Because longevity is a relationship, not a specification. Our warranty program makes caring for your structure easy, rewarding, and shared.

Wood Is a Living Material

Unlike synthetic materials that may last forever in a landfill, the lifespan of a wood product outdoors will vary depending on it's environment and care. With proper stewardship, wood endures for centuries. The oldest surviving wooden structures on earth are over a thousand years old. The Collaborative Warranty is the mechanism through which we care for your structure together.

Protection Tiers

Coverage That Grows With Your Investment

Every premium Trellis structure includes a Collaborative Warranty. Higher tiers offer longer protection and deeper partnership.

Heritage Series
Solid Clear Western Red Cedar
Base Protection 5 Years
Extended Protection 15 Years
Activation Installation Photos
Ongoing Review Every 3 Years
Estate Series
Clear Vertical Grain Cedar
Base Protection 15 Years
Extended Protection 30 Years
Activation Installation Photos
Ongoing Review Every 3 Years
How It Works

Four Simple Steps to Activate Your Protection

Receive Your Structure

Every premium product ships with a unique QR code linking to your warranty activation portal. The tag is permanently attached to the structure itself.

Submit Installation Photos

Scan your QR code and upload photos from three angles: full front view, ground-level anchoring detail, and a wide shot showing the surrounding environment.

Receive Expert Review

Within 2 business days, a specialist reviews your installation. If everything looks good, your full warranty activates. If we spot a potential issue, we provide specific corrective guidance.

Ongoing Stewardship

Periodic photo updates extend your protection and trigger personalized care recommendations based on your specific structure, site conditions, and climate.

Your Benefits

More Than a Warranty. A Partnership.

Verified Installation Review

A trained specialist examines your installation photos and confirms everything is set up for maximum longevity. Issues are caught before they become problems.

Decades of Active Protection

Up to 30 years of warranty coverage that extends through periodic photo updates. Your structure is protected for generations, not just years.

Personalized Care Guidance

Maintenance recommendations tailored to your specific product, wood grade, site conditions, and regional climate. No generic care sheets.

Proactive Issue Detection

We monitor condition trends across our installed base. If we identify a pattern that affects your product, we reach out with a preventive solution before you ever notice a problem.

Transfers With Your Property

When you sell your home, the warranty and its complete documentation transfer to the new owner. This adds real value to your property.

You Are Never Alone

Traditional warranties leave you on your own until something breaks. Ours keeps someone on the other end, paying attention to your specific product, for the life of the coverage.

The Difference

What a Partnership Looks Like

Traditional Warranty

You buy a pergola. A care guide comes in the box. You put it in a drawer and forget about it. Three years later you notice discoloration. Five years later, soft spots appear. You call the manufacturer, who asks if you followed the maintenance schedule. You didn't. The warranty is void. You're alone with a failing product.

Collaborative Warranty

You buy a pergola. After installation, you upload three photos. Within 2 business days, a specialist confirms everything looks excellent and activates your warranty. They note your site has partial shade and recommend a specific stain schedule. Three years later, you snap a few photos. A day later, they spot a minor moisture pattern and recommend a twelve-dollar fix. Your protection extends to year eighteen.

Existing Customers

Already Own a Trellis Structure?

If you purchased a Trellis product before the Collaborative Warranty program launched, you can enroll your existing structure. Contact us to learn about our grandfathering program for loyal customers.

Contact Us to Enroll
Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Which products qualify for the Collaborative Warranty?
The Collaborative Warranty is available on all premium-grade Trellis Structures products across the Heritage and Estate series. Standard catalog items include a conventional manufacturer's warranty.
What photos do I need for activation?
Three photos minimum: a full front view of the installed structure, a detail shot of the ground-level anchoring or post bases, and a wide shot showing the surrounding environment and drainage. The more detail, the better our review.
How long does activation review take?
We review all submissions within 2 business days. You'll receive a confirmation email with your warranty activation details and a personalized care guide specific to your product and site conditions.
What if my installation has issues?
If our review identifies a potential concern, we provide specific, actionable guidance on corrective measures. Most issues are simple fixes. Once corrected, you can resubmit photos and your warranty will be activated. Our goal is to help you succeed, not to find reasons to deny coverage.
Do I have to submit ongoing photos?
Heritage and Estate Series customers submit photos every 3 years to maintain extended coverage. Each submission takes about 5 minutes and helps us monitor the condition of your structure over time.
What does the warranty actually cover, and what do I get if there's an issue?
[Details coming soon] — Coverage specifics depend on the nature of the issue. We evaluate each situation individually, considering the type of defect (structural vs. aesthetic), the age and condition of the structure, and the most practical resolution. Solutions may range from replacement parts and repair guidance to partial replacements of affected sections. Because many structures are permanently installed, we work with you to find the most sensible approach rather than defaulting to full replacement.
What happens if I sell my home?
The Collaborative Warranty transfers automatically with property ownership. The new homeowner inherits the complete warranty record, including all documentation and remaining coverage. This adds demonstrable value to your property.
How is my photo used?
Your photos are reviewed by our specialists for warranty purposes. The submission form includes an optional media release for marketing use. Photos used in marketing showcase real products in real settings and help future customers envision their own installations.

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