- Condition
- CE 2.7: Drip Edges Do Not Shed Water Away From Wall Elements
- Article Type
- Common Element
- Article Number
- 2.7
- Warranty Year(s)
- One Year
- Performance
Drip edges shall shed water away from adjacent cladding elements and shall not concentrate water run-off onto the cladding unless so intended by the design.
- Warranty
One-Year - Work and Materials
- Action
Where drip edges are provided, they must be effective
- Condition
- FH 4.4: Lap siding (wood, Hardboard, Vinyl, etc) is not installed on a straight line
- Article Type
- Freehold
- Article Number
- 4.4
- Warranty Year(s)
- One Year
- Performance
Lap siding shall be installed with individual pieces in general, visible parallel alignment.
- Warranty
One-Year - Work and Materials. · Defects in materials, work or design supplied by the homeowner are excluded from the statutory warranty.
- Action
Lap siding that does not meet the acceptable condition shall be repaired.
- Condition
- FH 4.9: Aluminum/Vinyl Siding is bowed or wavy
- Article Type
- Freehold
- Article Number
- 4.9
- Warranty Year(s)
- One Year
- Performance
Siding shall be installed to accommodate thermal movement and anticipated shrinkage of the structure to which it is attached. Siding shall be free from bows and waviness when installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications. Local distortion from the specified plane shall not exceed 20 mm.
- Warranty
One-Year - Work and Materials. Two-Year - Cladding Detachment, Displacement or Deterioration
- Action
Bowed or wavy siding exceeding the acceptable condition shall be repaired.
- Condition
- FH 4.11: Aluminum or Vinyl Siding, Trim or Accessory is Loose
- Article Type
- Freehold
- Article Number
- 4.11
- Warranty Year(s)
- Two Year
- Performance
Aluminum or vinyl siding and associated trim and accessories shall not become displaced or detached from the substrate.
- Warranty
Two-Year - Cladding Detachment, Displacement or Deterioration. · Damage resulting from an act of God is excluded from the statutory warranty.
- Action
Aluminum or vinyl siding that does not meet the acceptable condition shall be repaired.
- Condition
- FH 4.12: Aluminum or Vinyl Siding Trim And Accessories- Fasteners Don't Match Siding Colour
- Article Type
- Freehold
- Article Number
- 4.12
- Performance
Fasteners that are used to secure aluminum or vinyl siding or trim may not match the siding or trim colour due to manufacturing limitations.
- Warranty
None
- Action
The builder is not required to take any action.
- Condition
- FH 4.24: Unsealed Gaps Between Dissimilar Cladding Materials and Penetrations through Cladding
- Article Type
- Freehold
- Article Number
- 4.24
- Warranty Year(s)
- One Year
- Performance
Gaps allowing water penetration into the building envelope shall be sealed in accordance with the Building Code.
- Warranty
One-Year - Work and Materials. One-Year - Ontario Building Code Violations. Two-Year - Building Envelope Water Penetration. Two-Year - Cladding Detachment, Displacement or Deterioration. · Damage resulting from improper maintenance is not covered by the statutory warranty.
- Action
Cladding not meeting the acceptable condition shall be repaired.
- Condition
- FH 4.31: Leak in Exterior wall
- Article Type
- Freehold
- Article Number
- 4.31
- Warranty Year(s)
- Two Year
- Performance
The building envelope shall be constructed to prevent water entry.
- Warranty
Two-Year - Building Envelope Water Penetration. Two-Year - Cladding Detachment, Displacement or Deterioration. · Water penetration resulting from improper maintenance or normal wear and tear is not covered by the statutory warranty.
- Action
Building envelopes not meeting the acceptable condition shall be repaired.
With any type of siding or cladding such as lap siding that requires repetitive parallel alignment from one course to the next, the installer must make minor adjustments to keep the entire elevation in general alignment. Adjustments of this nature are normal. Wavy-edged siding is more tolerant of adjustments while maintaining an acceptable appearance. See Also: 3.2 WALL IS BOWED 4.1 WOOD OR HARDWOOD OR PANEL-TYPE SIDING IS BOWED OR WAVY 4.9 ALUMINUM/VINYL SIDING IS BOWED OR WAVY
Varying lighting conditions can exaggerate minor variations in siding profile, texture and colour. Minor waviness due to normal sheathing movements is acceptable. See Also: 3.2 WALL IS BOWED
Aluminum or vinyl siding is intentionally not installed tight to the substrate to allow for thermal movement; however, it should not displace or detach under normal weather conditions.
Fasteners are generally made in fewer standard colours than siding products. See Also: 4.27 PAINT ON REPAIRED AREAS DOESN’T MATCH 4.28 EXTERIOR PAINT, STAIN OR CLEAR FINISH BLISTERS AND PEELS 4.29 EXTERIOR PAINT OR STAIN HAS FADED 5.14 VARIATION IN COLOUR AFTER REPAIRS
Space between different cladding materials, and between penetrations is required to allow for movement but must be weathertight. Where rain screen principles are used in the cladding design, the sealing may be behind the surface of the cladding.
Joints and cracks in exterior wall surfaces and around openings shall be properly sealed to prevent the entry of water. Caulking and sealants deteriorate under normal weather conditions and should be checked regularly. See Also: 1.14 FOUNDATION WALL LEAKS