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Condition
Freehold 4.25: Exterior wood trim is split
Article Type
Freehold
Article Number
4.25
Warranty Year(s)
One Year
Performance

Exterior wood trim may split; cracks visible from 6 m under normal lighting conditions, or cracks resulting in displacement or detachment, are not acceptable.

Warranty

One-Year - Work and Materials. Two-Year - Cladding Detachment, Displacement or Deterioration. · Cracks resulting from normal shrinkage of materials caused by drying after construction, or normal wear and tear are not covered by the statutory warranty.

Action

Trim not meeting the acceptable condition shall be repaired.

Condition
FH 4.27: Paint on repaired areas doesn’t match
Article Type
Freehold
Article Number
4.27
Warranty Year(s)
One Year
Performance
Repainted areas shall match the original finished surface for colour, sheen and texture as closely as possible and be a properly painted surface. The repainted area shall be assessed by viewing, without magnification, from a minimum perpendicular distance of 1,500 mm under normal lighting conditions and from a normal viewing position.
Warranty
One-Year - Work and Materials
Action
Repainted areas not meeting the acceptable condition shall be repaired.
Condition
FH 4.28: Exterior paint, stain or clear finish blisters and peels
Article Type
Freehold
Article Number
4.28
Warranty Year(s)
One Year
Performance
Exterior paint, stain or clear finishes shall not deteriorate to the extent of exposing the substrate beneath; surfaces subject to foot traffic are exempt from this requirement.
Warranty
One-Year - Work and Materials. · Damage resulting from normal wear and tear is not covered by the statutory warranty.
Action
Paint or stain not meeting the acceptable performance shall be repaired.
Condition
FH 4.29: Exterior Paint or stain has faded
Article Type
Freehold
Article Number
4.29
Warranty Year(s)
One Year
Performance
Exterior paints and stains shall not fade or discolour in an uneven or random manner.
Warranty
One-Year - Work and Materials. · Damage resulting from normal wear and tear, improper maintenance, or alterations, deletions or additions by the homeowner is not covered by the statutory warranty.
Action
Exterior paints and stains not meeting the acceptable condition shall be repaired.
Remarks

Some manufactured products may have intentional splits for aesthetic purposes. See Also: 4.26 EXTERIOR WOOD TRIM IS BOWED, TWISTED OR CUPPED

Remarks
Exact matches cannot be reasonably expected due to aging and environmental soiling. The extent of the repainting may have to be considered to ensure the match is as close as possible. See Also: 4.7 CEDAR SHAKES OR SHINGLES HAVE “BLED” THROUGH PAINT OR STAIN APPLIED BY BUILDER 4.10 ALUMINUM OR VINYL SIDING - COLOUR IS FADED 4.29 EXTERIOR PAINT OR STAIN HAS FADED 4.30 MOULD OR MILDEW IS VISIBLE ON EXTERIOR PAINTED SURFACES
Remarks
Weathering of painted, stained or clear-coated exterior surfaces is normal. Discolouration of the wood beneath is evidence of failed clear finish. Excessive moisture in the substrate can contribute to premature finish deterioration.
Remarks
Fading of exterior paints and stains is normal and the degree of fading depends on environmental conditions, e.g. southern exposures. Exact matches of repainted areas cannot be expected due to aging and environmental soiling of the original finish. See Also: 4.10 ALUMINUM OR VINYL SIDING - COLOUR IS FADED 4.27 PAINT ON REPAIRED AREAS DOESN’T MATCH 4.30 MOULD OR MILDEW IS VISIBLE ON EXTERIOR PAINTED SURFACES

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