- Condition
- FH 1.1: Efflorescence (Typically a White Powder Film) Is Present on Concrete or Masonry Foundation Surfaces
- Article Type
- Freehold
- Article Number
- 1.1
- Performance
Efflorescence can occur on concrete and masonry foundation surfaces.
- Warranty
None
- Action
The builder is not required to take any action.
- Condition
- FH 1.4: Concreate basement floor is cracked
- Article Type
- Freehold
- Article Number
- 1.4
- Warranty Year(s)
- One Year
- Performance
- Cracks resulting from normal shrinkage are acceptable; however, cracks in excess of 4 mm in width are not acceptable.
- Warranty
- One-Year - Work and Materials · Cracks resulting from normal shrinkage of materials caused by drying after construction are excluded from the statutory warranty.
- Action
- Cracks in excess of the acceptable condition shall be repaired.
- Condition
- FH 1.6: No reinforcement in basement concrete slab
- Article Type
- Freehold
- Article Number
- 1.6
- Warranty Year(s)
- One Year
- Performance
- Unless the slab is specifically intended and designed to be a structural slab, reinforcing or mesh is not required.
- Warranty
- One-Year - Work and Materials. Seven-Year - Major Structural Defect
- Action
- Where a structural slab is not reinforced as required by the design, repairs shall be made; otherwise no action is required.
- Condition
- FH 1.12: Basement Wall or Floor is Damp
- Article Type
- Freehold
- Article Number
- 1.12
- Performance
- Dampness on wall or floor surfaces caused by capillary transport or condensation of water vapour may occur. Only actual water penetration through an opening in the wall or floor may be covered by the statutory warranty.
- Warranty
- None. · Damage caused by dampness or condensation due to failure by the homeowner to maintain adequate ventilation is excluded from the statutory warranty.
- Action
- No action by the builder is required.
- Condition
- FH 1.14: Water Leakage Through Basement Floor Slab
- Article Type
- Freehold
- Article Number
- 1.14
- Warranty Year(s)
- Two Year
- Performance
Basement floor slabs shall allow no water penetration.
- Warranty
Two-Year - Basement Water Penetration. Water leakage resulting from improper maintenance, exterior grade alterations made by the homeowner, an act of God or failure of municipal services or other utilities 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.
- Action
Defects resulting in water penetration through the basement floor slab shall be repaired. Subsurface investigation may be required.
- Condition
- FH 1.16: Basement Floor Drain is Too High
- Article Type
- Freehold
- Article Number
- 1.16
- Warranty Year(s)
- One Year
- Performance
- Basement floor drains shall facilitate water drainage.
- Warranty
- One-Year Work and Materials One-Year Ontario Building Code Defects in materials, design and work supplied by the owner, secondary damage caused by defects such as property damage and personal injury, damage resulting from improper maintenance, alteration, deletions or additions made by the owner, or damage caused by municipal services or other utilities are excluded from the statutory warranty.
- Action
- Basement floor drains not meeting the acceptable condition shall be repaired.
Efflorescence is the formation of a typically white crystalline deposit on the surface of concrete or masonry foundation surfaces when moisture evaporates from the surface. Efflorescence can be removed using a stiff bristle brush and water. See Also: 4.17 EFFLORESCENCE (TYPICALLY A WHITE POWDERY FILM) IS PRESENT ON MASONRY EXTERIOR FINISHES
Only actual water leakage through the floor slab resulting in an accumulation of water is warranted; dampness or condensation is not considered a warranted condition. The homeowner must take immediate steps to prevent damage to their property and report any losses to their home insurance provider. A thorough site investigation prior to construction and during excavation will assist in determining whether groundwater levels may adversely affect the use of the building. See Also: 1.12 BASEMENT WALL OR FLOOR IS DAMP