- Condition
- FH 3.9: Exterior Door is Warped
- Article Type
- Freehold
- Article Number
- 3.9
- Warranty Year(s)
- One Year
- Performance
Doors shall not warp to the extent that they become inoperable or cease to be weather resistant. Doors between a home and an attached garage must be maintained to be gas-proof.
- Warranty
One-Year - Work and Materials. Two-Year - Ontario Building Code Health & Safety Violation for doors requiring gas-proofing. • Damage resulting from improper maintenance or alterations, deletions or additions made by the homeowner is not covered by the statutory warranty.
- Action
Doors not meeting the acceptable performance shall be replaced.
- Condition
- FH 3.10: Exterior Metal Door is Dented
- Article Type
- Freehold
- Article Number
- 3.10
- Warranty Year(s)
- One Year
- Performance
Exterior doors shall not be dented at the time of the PDI.
- Warranty
One-Year - Work and Materials
- Action
Dented exterior metal doors noted on the PDI Form shall be repaired. If not noted, the homeowner must establish that the damage was caused by the builder.
- Condition
- FH 3.12: Cracks And Splits In Exterior Wood Doors
- Article Type
- Freehold
- Article Number
- 3.12
- Warranty Year(s)
- One Year
- Performance
Cracks penetrating through the door are not acceptable.
- Warranty
One-Year - Work and Materials
- Action
Doors not meeting the acceptable condition shall be repaired.
- Condition
- FH 3.13: Exterior Door Sticks
- Article Type
- Freehold
- Article Number
- 3.13
- Warranty Year(s)
- One Year
- Performance
Exterior doors and their hardware shall be installed to operate with minimal binding taking into account the weatherstripping seal and seasonal periods of high humidity.
- Warranty
One-Year - Work and Materials. · Alterations, deletions and additions made by the homeowner are not covered by the statutory warranty.
- Action
Doors and hardware not meeting the acceptable performance shall be repaired.
- Condition
- FH 3.14: Exterior Door Will Not Close Completely
- Article Type
- Freehold
- Article Number
- 3.14
- Warranty Year(s)
- One Year
- Performance
Exterior doors shall close completely and latch securely.
- Warranty
One-Year - Work and Materials
- Action
Doors not meeting the acceptable performance shall be repaired.
- Condition
- FH 3.15: Plastic Moulding On Exterior Door Is Deformed
- Article Type
- Freehold
- Article Number
- 3.15
- Warranty Year(s)
- One Year
- Performance
The plastic mouldings on exterior doors shall not deform when the door is installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s installation instructions.
- Warranty
One-Year - Work and Materials. · Damage caused by improper maintenance or material, design or work supplied by the homeowner is not covered by the statutory warranty.
- Action
Exterior doors not meeting the acceptable condition shall be repaired.
- Condition
- FH 3.16: Exterior Door Swings Open Or Closed By Itself
- Article Type
- Freehold
- Article Number
- 3.16
- Warranty Year(s)
- One Year
- Performance
Exterior doors shall be installed sufficiently plumb and square so they do not swing by themselves due to the force of gravity alone
- Warranty
One-Year - Work and Materials. · Alterations, deletions or additions by the homeowner are not covered by the statutory warranty.
- Action
Exterior doors not meeting the acceptable performance shall be repaired.
- Condition
- FH 3.17: Exterior Door Is Crooked In The Frame
- Article Type
- Freehold
- Article Number
- 3.17
- Warranty Year(s)
- One Year
- Performance
Exterior doors must have a proper weather seal when closed. The weatherstripping must contact the perimeter of the door.
- Warranty
One-Year - Work and Materials. · Damage resulting from normal wear and tear or improper maintenance is not covered by the statutory warranty.
- Action
Exterior doors not meeting the acceptable condition shall be repaired.
- Condition
- FH 3.18: Exterior Door Hardware Or Decorative Metal Trip Has Discoloured
- Article Type
- Freehold
- Article Number
- 3.18
- Performance
Finishes on door hardware and fixtures may discolour.
- Warranty
None
- Action
No action by the builder is required.
Confirm proper operation of exterior doors during the PDI and record any malfunction on the PDI Form to avoid any dispute about whether the damage was caused by the builder. Exterior doors can warp to some degree due to temperature differential between inside and outside surfaces. Garage doors between the garage space and the outdoors are not required to be weatherstripped. See Also: 3.13 EXTERIOR DOOR STICKS 3.14 EXTERIOR DOOR WILL NOT CLOSE COMPLETELY 3.15 PLASTIC MOULDING ON EXTERIOR DOOR IS DEFORMED 3.17 EXTERIOR DOOR IS CROOKED IN THE FRAME
Identify damaged doors on the PDI Form to avoid any dispute about whether the damage was caused by the builder. Filling the dent is an acceptable repair (e.g. spot putty).
None
Confirm proper operation of exterior doors during the PDI and record any malfunction on the PDI Form to avoid any dispute about whether the damage was caused by the builder. Exterior doors can warp to some degree because of the difference in the temperature between inside and outside surfaces. See Also: 3.9 EXTERIOR DOOR IS WARPED 3.14 EXTERIOR DOOR WILL NOT CLOSE COMPLETELY 3.17 EXTERIOR DOOR IS CROOKED IN THE FRAME
Confirm proper operation of exterior doors during the PDI and record any malfunction on the PDI Form to avoid any dispute about whether the damage was caused by the builder. Slight pressure may be required during latching to compress the weatherstripping. Exterior doors can warp to some degree because of the difference in the temperature between inside and outside surfaces. See Also: 3.9 EXTERIOR DOOR IS WARPED 3.13 EXTERIOR DOOR STICKS 3.17 EXTERIOR DOOR IS CROOKED IN THE FRAME
Generally, exterior door manufacturers indicate storm doors are not to be installed over metal exterior doors. Heat buildup between a storm door and the exterior door can increase significantly, damaging any heat-susceptible parts such as plastic mouldings around a window insert or decorative surface-applied mouldings. The homeowner is also cautioned to follow manufacturer’s recommendations on maintenance and painting the mouldings a dark colour, with or without the use of a storm door; dark-coloured moulding is likely to deform and should be avoided.
Confirm proper operation of exterior doors during the PDI and record any malfunction on the PDI Form to avoid any dispute about whether the damage was caused by the builder. Doors will swing open or closed by the force of gravity if the hinges are not aligned plumb. See Also: 3.9 EXTERIOR DOOR IS WARPED 3.17 EXTERIOR DOOR IS CROOKED IN THE FRAME
Confirm proper operation of exterior doors during the PDI and record any malfunction on the PDI Form to avoid any dispute about whether the damage was caused by the builder. Variance in the width of the gap between the door and the frame is acceptable unless the proper operation of the door is affected. See Also: 3.9 EXTERIOR DOOR IS WARPED 3.13 EXTERIOR DOOR STICKS 3.14 EXTERIOR DOOR WILL NOT CLOSE COMPLETELY
Some hardware may have a coating to inhibit discolouration. Maintaining protective coatings or removing discolouration is part of effective home maintenance. Oxidation and environmental pollutants can accelerate discolouration.