The Association will be responsible for repair or replacement of the front entrance porch as follows:

• Replace deck wood that has splintered, cracked or otherwise deteriorated such that the deck’s structural integrity is compromised.
• Apply association approved porch stain (wood preservative) material every 3 years to maintain the deck appearance and to extend the life of the wood.
• The front entrance porch is maintained by the Association and stain is applied by an association contractor. Other decks are the responsibility of the co-owner and they are encouraged to apply one of the approved ACC stains.

The Association will not be responsible for the following:

• Decks other than the front entrance deck.
• Deck modifications such as: enlargement, hand rails, additional steps or other discretionary changes. (Modifications require approval of the Architectural Committee)
• Deck board or railing replacement due to cosmetic appearance.
• Damage caused by the co-owner or guests (Refer to the Master Deed, Article IV, Section d for further clarification of damage by the co-owner.)