- Condition
- FH 5.4 : Roof or Flashing Leaks
- Article Type
- Freehold
- Article Number
- 5.4
- Warranty Year(s)
- One Year
- Performance
Roofs and their flashings at intersections shall prevent water penetration and shall be installed in accordance with the Building Code.
- Warranty
One-Year - Ontario Building Code Violations. Two-Year - Building Envelope Water Penetration. ยท Water leakage resulting from improper maintenance or an act of God is excluded from the statutory warranty. Secondary damage to property or any personal injury resulting from the water penetration is also excluded from the statutory warranty. Water penetration may occur during extreme weather conditions.
- Action
Defects allowing water penetration through the roof or any associated flashings shall be repaired.
- Remarks
Ice dams can cause water leakage during the winter. This condition is warranted only if the ice dam results from a demonstrated defect in work or material supplied by the builder. The homeowner must take immediate steps to prevent damage to their property and report any losses to their home insurance provider. See Also: 5.3 LEAKS DUE TO SNOW OR RAIN DRIVEN INTO THE ATTIC THROUGH LOUVRES OR VENTS 13.2 ROOF FLASHING LEAKS AT CHIMNEY
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