- Condition
- FH 9.8: Finished Surface Is Rough
- Article Type
- Freehold
- Article Number
- 9.8
- Warranty Year(s)
- One Year
- Performance
- Surfaces that are touched during normal use shall be uniformly smooth. Surfaces not touched during normal use shall appear smooth when viewed without magnification, from a minimum distance of 1,500 mm under normal lighting conditions and from a normal viewing position.
- Warranty
- One-Year - Work and Materials
- Action
- Surfaces not meeting the acceptable condition shall be made smooth and refinished.
- Condition
- FH 9.9: Paint Finish is Unacceptable
- Article Type
- Freehold
- Article Number
- 9.9
- Warranty Year(s)
- One Year
- Performance
A properly painted surface shall be produced on every exposed surface where a painted finish is specified. A properly painted surface 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. Damage resulting from normal wear and tear are excluded from the statutory warranty.
- Action
Where a properly painted surface is not achieved repairs shall be made.
- Condition
- FH 9.11: Paint is Splattered on Surface not intended to be painted
- Article Type
- Freehold
- Article Number
- 9.11
- Warranty Year(s)
- One Year
- Performance
Interior surfaces not intended to be painted shall not have paint splatters when viewed under normal lighting conditions from a normal viewing position.
- Warranty
One-Year - Work and Materials
- Action
Surfaces not meeting acceptable condition shall be repaired.
- Condition
- FH 9.15: Mildew or Fungus is visible on Interior Surfaces
- Article Type
- Freehold
- Article Number
- 9.15
- Warranty Year(s)
- One Year
- Performance
Interior surfaces shall be free of visible mildew and fungus at the time of the PDI. This condition is warranted where there is a demonstrated Building Code violation or defect in work or material supplied by the builder.
- Warranty
One-Year - Work and Materials. Two-Year - Ontario Building Code Health & Safety Violations. · Mildew and fungus resulting from improper maintenance and normal wear and tear are excluded from the statutory warranty.
- Action
Interior surfaces not meeting the acceptable condition shall be repaired.
- Condition
- FH 10.15: Joint Quality Of Interior Trim and Moulding Work
- Article Type
- Freehold
- Article Number
- 10.15
- Warranty Year(s)
- One Year
- Performance
- Joints in trim, where exposed to view, shall be tightly fitted and have aligned surfaces or be filled with a compatible material to achieve the same result; cracks in excess of 1.5 mm are not acceptable.
- Warranty
- One-Year - Work and Materials. · Minor gaps caused by normal shrinkage of materials due to drying after construction are excluded from the statutory warranty.
- Action
- Joints not meeting the acceptable condition shall be repaired.
- Condition
- FH 10.16: Nailheads And Fasteners are Not Properly Set or Filled
- Article Type
- Freehold
- Article Number
- 10.16
- Warranty Year(s)
- One Year
- Performance
- Nailheads and fasteners shall not protrude above the surface. Where nailheads and fasteners have been set below the surface they shall be filled with compatible filler unless designed otherwise. Filler may be noticeable under normal lighting conditions.
- Warranty
- One-Year - Work and Materials
- Action
- Nailheads and fasteners not meeting the acceptable condition shall be repaired.
- Condition
- FH 10.17: Interior Trim Is Split
- Article Type
- Freehold
- Article Number
- 10.17
- Warranty Year(s)
- One Year
- Performance
- Trim shall not have visible splits.
- Warranty
- One-Year - Work and Materials. · Damage caused by normal shrinkage of materials due to drying after construction is excluded from the statutory warranty.
- Action
- Trim not meeting the acceptable condition shall be repaired.
- Condition
- FH 10.18: Hammer Marks Visible On Trim
- Article Type
- Freehold
- Article Number
- 10.18
- Warranty Year(s)
- One Year
- Performance
- Interior finished trim shall be free from visible hammer marks at the time of the PDI.
- Warranty
- One-Year - Work and Materials
- Action
- Trim not meeting the acceptable condition shall be repaired.
- Condition
- FH 10.19: Resin Bleeding Through Painted Finish
- Article Type
- Freehold
- Article Number
- 10.19
- Warranty Year(s)
- One Year
- Performance
Resin shall not bleed through painted finish on trim.
- Warranty
One-Year - Work and Materials
- Action
Painted finishes not meeting the acceptable condition shall be repaired.
- Condition
- FH 10.23: Unfilled Gaps Between Baseboards and Wall
- Article Type
- Freehold
- Article Number
- 10.23
- Warranty Year(s)
- One Year
- Performance
Unfilled gaps between baseboards and walls, where exposed to view, shall be tightly fitted. Unfilled gaps in excess of 2 mm are not acceptable.
- Warranty
One-Year - Work and MaterialsMinor gaps caused by normal shrinkage of materials due to drying after construction are excluded from the statutory warranty.
- Action
Gaps not meeting the acceptable condition shall be repaired.
- Condition
- FH 10.24: Gaps Between Baseboard Trim and Finished Floor Surface
- Article Type
- Freehold
- Article Number
- 10.24
- Warranty Year(s)
- One Year
- Performance
Where baseboard trim abuts finished flooring, gaps in plain view that are in excess of 3 mm are not acceptable (except at transitions between different finished floor materials).
- Warranty
One-Year - Work and Materials Minor gaps caused by normal shrinkage of materials due to drying after construction are excluded from the statutory warranty.
- Action
Baseboard installations not meeting the acceptable condition shall be repaired.
Natural lighting conditions throughout the day may change the appearance of the properly painted surface. Brush marks are acceptable in cut-in areas and on trim and may vary in appearance with paint type. Repainted areas shall match the original finished surface for colour, sheen and texture as closely as possible. See Also: 9.7 FINISH OF PAINTED GYPSUM WALLBOARD (DRYWALL) VARIES 9.8 FINISHED SURFACE IS ROUGH 10.21 INTERIOR DOOR EDGE IS NOT PAINTED
None
Note any concerns about visible mildew or fungus on the PDI Form to avoid any dispute about whether the condition was caused by improper maintenance or normal wear and tear. Mildew and fungus often occur when indoor humidity levels are high. Ventilation of rooms and spaces can help control indoor humidity.
The extent of resin bleeding, while a natural characteristic of wood, can be controlled.
The gap can be measured using an appropriate feeler gauge. Gaps may be filled with a compatible material as an acceptable repair. The homeowner has a responsibility to maintain proper indoor humidity levels through humidification, ventilation, air conditioning or dehumidification. A hygrometer can be used to monitor indoor humidity levels.NotesThis article, as revised, applies to conciliations after June 1, 2019.Words in italics are defined in the “TERMINOLOGY” section.
Surface variations in natural or manufactured stone tiles are considered to be desirable characteristics of the product and may affect how tightly the baseboard trim can be fitted to it. In addition, minor irregularities in flooring surfaces are also considered to be normal. In areas where hard surface finished flooring is installed, an additional trim molding like a quarter round or shoe molding, is an acceptable practice to conceal minor gaps between baseboards and the finished flooring.See Also10.11 GAPS EXIST BETWEEN STAIR PARTS10.17 INTERIOR TRIM IS SPLIT10.18 HAMMER MARKS ARE VISIBLE ON TRIM Notes This article, as revised, applies to conciliations after June 1, 2019.Words in italics are defined in the “TERMINOLOGY” section.