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Condition
FH 1.3: Concrete Surface is Flaking off
Article Type
Freehold
Article Number
1.3
Warranty Year(s)
One Year
Performance

Concrete surfaces shall not disintegrate to the extent that the aggregate is exposed under normal conditions of weathering and use.

Warranty

One-Year. Work and Materials · Surface deterioration due to owner-applied substances, improper maintenance, or normal wear and tear is excluded from the statutory warranty.

Action

Where defective installation or product is determined, the concrete surface shall be repaired.

Condition
FH 1.7: Concrete Block Foundation Wall is Cracked
Article Type
Freehold
Article Number
1.7
Warranty Year(s)
One Year
Performance
Cracks resulting from normal shrinkage are acceptable; cracks in excess of 2 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 1.8: Parging (Not Brush Coating) Is Falling off Above Grade
Article Type
Freehold
Article Number
1.8
Performance

Hairline cracks are normal in parged surfaces; parging that is separating from the concrete block base is not acceptable.

Condition
FH 1.9: Exposed Cast-In-Place Concrete Foundation Wall Has Holes In Surface
Article Type
Freehold
Article Number
1.9
Warranty Year(s)
One Year
Performance

The exterior portion of foundation walls exposed to view above grade shall have no holes (including “honeycombing”) larger than 50 mm in diameter or 25 mm deep.

Warranty

One-Year – Work and Materials

Action

Walls with holes exceeding the acceptable condition shall be repaired.

Condition
FH 1.10: Cast-In-Place Concrete Foundation Wall is Cracked
Article Type
Freehold
Article Number
1.10
Warranty Year(s)
One Year
Performance

Cracks resulting from normal shrinkage are acceptable; cracks in excess of 6 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.

Condition
FH 1.13: Foundation Wall Leaks
Article Type
Freehold
Article Number
1.13
Warranty Year(s)
Two Year
Performance
Foundation walls 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 or foundation shall be repaired.
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 1.15: Brush Coating on Above Grade Poured Concreate Foundation Wall is Falling Off
Article Type
Freehold
Article Number
1.15
Warranty Year(s)
One Year
Performance
Performance/Condition:Hairline cracks are normal in brush coated surfaces; brush coating that is separating from the concrete foundation is not acceptable.
Warranty
One-Year. Work and Materials. · Cracks resulting from normal shrinkage of materials due to normal drying after construction are not covered by the statutory warranty.
Action
Brush coating not meeting the acceptable condition shall be repaired.
Condition
FH 4.19: Water Leakage at Doors and Windows or at the top of the foundation
Article Type
Freehold
Article Number
4.19
Warranty Year(s)
One Year
Performance

Openings in exterior walls such as windows and doors, and junctions between cladding materials, shall not allow water penetration.

Warranty

One-Year - Ontario Building Code Violations. Two-Year - Building Envelope Water Penetration. · Water penetration due to improper maintenance is excluded from the statutory warranty.

Action

Defects resulting in water penetration around windows, doors, and over the top of the foundation 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.

Remarks

Scaling of exterior concrete surfaces including concrete porches, walkways, garage floor slabs, steps (including precast), etc, most often results from salts and de-icers being applied to the concrete surface, e.g. either intentionally for ice melting or unintentionally from road slush deposits. Cleaning salt deposits off concrete surfaces is normal home maintenance. Where repairs are necessary, colour and/or texture may not match the surrounding concrete.

Remarks
Where crack width exceeds the acceptable condition, or where lateral or vertical movement is evident, further investigation may be required. The colour and texture of a repaired area may not match the surrounding concrete. See Also: 1.10 CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE FOUNDATION WALL IS CRACKED. 1.13 FOUNDATION WALL LEAKS
Remarks

The Building Code only requires parging (a cement-based layer) on concrete block foundation walls below grade.

Brush coating, however, is only a cosmetic application over poured concrete foundation walls and is covered by item 1.15 “Brush coating on above grade poured concrete foundation wall is falling off”.

Slight variation in the colour or texture of repaired areas is acceptable

Remarks

It is impossible to completely eliminate all surface voids. At the builder’s discretion a brush coat may be applied. The colour and texture of a repaired area may not match the surrounding concrete. See item 1.15 “Brush coating on above grade poured concrete foundation wall is falling off”

Remarks

Concrete walls naturally crack during curing due to shrinkage. Where lateral or vertical movement is evident, further investigation may be required. The colour and texture of a repaired area may not match the surrounding concrete. See Also: 1.7 CONCRETE BLOCK FOUNDATION WALL IS CRACKED

Remarks
Only actual trickling water leakage 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. See Appendix A5 “How to Conduct a Water Test” for more information. See Also: 1.7 CONCRETE BLOCK FOUNDATION WALL IS CRACKED 1.10 CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE FOUNDATION WALL IS CRACKED 1.12 BASEMENT WALL OR FLOOR IS DAMP
Remarks

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

Remarks
Brush coating is not an OBC requirement and absence of brush coating is not a warranted issue. Brush coating is a concrete slurry sometimes applied over poured concrete foundation walls to provide a more uniform finish. Some variation in the colour or texture is acceptable. For surface finishes of exposed cast-in-place concrete foundation wall refer to 1.10. See Also: 1.8 PARGING (NOT BRUSH COATING) IS FALLING OFF ABOVE GRADE
Remarks

Flashings must be installed above exterior wall openings and at the top of the foundation (masonry veneer) to direct water to the exterior. Perforations in flashing due to physical damage or chemical incompatibility, deterioration, improper termination and lack of weep holes in masonry veneer can allow water to drain to the interior. See Also: 1.13 FOUNDATION WALL LEAKS Appendix A5 “How to Conduct a Water Test”

Remarks

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

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