- Condition
- FH 3.1: Wall is out of Plumb
- Article Type
- Freehold
- Article Number
- 3.1
- Warranty Year(s)
- One Year
- Performance
Where the condition is visible from a normal viewing position, walls shall not be out of plumb more than 19 mm in 2,400 mm vertical measurement.
- Warranty
One-Year - Work and Materials.
- Action
Walls not meeting the acceptable condition shall be repaired.
- Condition
- FH 3.2: Wall is Bowed
- Article Type
- Freehold
- Article Number
- 3.2
- Warranty Year(s)
- One Year
- Performance
- On the interior of a home, where bowed framing causes local distortion, the variation shall not be more than 15 mm from the specified plane.
- Warranty
- One-Year - Work and Materials. · Distortion due to shrinkage caused by normal drying after construction is not covered by the statutory warranty.
- Action
- Bows exceeding the acceptable condition shall be repaired.
- Condition
- FH 9.3: Gypsum Wallboard Corners are uneven
- Article Type
- Freehold
- Article Number
- 9.3
- Warranty Year(s)
- One Year
- Performance
- Gypsum wallboard corners shall appear generally even and uniform when viewed under normal lighting conditions from a normal viewing position.
- Warranty
- One-Year - Work and Materials
- Action
- Joints not meeting the condition shall be repaired.
- Condition
- FH 9.4: Cracks in Interior Wall and Ceiling Surfaces
- Article Type
- Freehold
- Article Number
- 9.4
- Warranty Year(s)
- One Year
- Performance
- Interior drywall shall be installed to minimize cracking of joints, corners and corner beads.
- Warranty
- One-Year - Work and Materials. · Cracks resulting from normal shrinkage of materials due to drying after construction are excluded from the statutory warranty.
- Action
- Only warranted cracks shall be repaired and refinished to match original builder-applied finish as closely as possible.
- Condition
- FH 9.6: Drywall Surface Blemishes including Nail/Screw Pops, Blisters In Taped Joints, Trowel Marks, Excess Joint Compound And Dents Or Gouges
- Article Type
- Freehold
- Article Number
- 9.6
- Warranty Year(s)
- One Year
- Performance
Interior finished drywall (excluding garages and unfinished areas) shall be free from damage (dents and gouges) at the time of the PDI and be installed according to the Building Code. Blemishes readily noticeable when viewed under normal lighting conditions from a normal viewing position 1,800 mm perpendicular distance from the wall surface are unacceptable.
- Warranty
One-Year - Work and Materials. · Nail pops resulting from normal shrinkage of materials due to drying after construction are excluded from the statutory warranty. · Damaged areas of drywall not recorded on the PDI Form are excluded from the statutory warranty unless the homeowner is able to establish that the damage was caused by the builder.
- Action
Only warranted drywall surface blemishes shall be repaired and refinished to match original builder-applied finish as closely as possible.
- Condition
- FH 9.7: Finish of Painted Gypsum Wallboard (Drywall Varies)
- Article Type
- Freehold
- Article Number
- 9.7
- Performance
Variations in the surface texture of finished gypsum wallboard (drywall) are normal.
- Warranty
None
- Action
None
- 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 9.10: Clear Interior Finishes have Deteriorated
- Article Type
- Freehold
- Article Number
- 9.10
- Warranty Year(s)
- One Year
- Performance
Clear interior finishes shall not deteriorate to the extent that they expose the substrate beneath.
- Warranty
One-Year - Work and Materials. · Damage resulting from normal wear and tear is excluded from the statutory warranty.
- Action
Clear finishes not meeting the acceptable performance shall be repaired.
- 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 9.12: Wallcovering is Peeling
- Article Type
- Freehold
- Article Number
- 9.12
- Warranty Year(s)
- One Year
- Performance
- Wallcoverings shall not be peeling at the time of the PDI. This condition is warranted only where a defect in work or material is demonstrated.
- Warranty
- One-Year - Work and Materials. · Damage caused by dampness or condensation due to failure by the homeowner to maintain adequate ventilation is excluded from the statutory warranty. · Additions, deletions or alterations by the homeowner are not covered by the statutory warranty.
- Action
- Wallcoverings not meeting the acceptable condition shall be repaired.
- Condition
- FH 9.13: Patterns In Wallcovering Are Mismatched At The Edges
- Article Type
- Freehold
- Article Number
- 9.13
- Warranty Year(s)
- One Year
- Performance
- Wallcoverings shall be installed to achieve a generally uniform appearance when viewed under normal lighting conditions and from a normal viewing position, within the manufacturer’s tolerances.
- Warranty
- One-Year - Work and Materials. · Additions, deletions or alterations by the homeowner are not covered by the statutory warranty.
- Action
- Wall coverings not meeting the 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.
It is reasonable to expect minor variation from plumb. Fitment of furnishings is not considered to be the test for plumb. See Also: 3.2 WALL IS BOWED 9.3 GYPSUM WALLBOARD CORNERS ARE UNEVEN
Identify any damaged drywall surfaces (dents and gouges) on the PDI Form to avoid any dispute about whether the damage was caused by the builder. Surface blemishes in drywall are not unusual at joints and at corners. The repair of surface blemishes resulting from normal shrinkage is at the builder’s discretion and sanding and repainting is not required. Builder’s specific policies with respect to drywall repairs will vary. Often these repairs are best left until the framing has settled. See Also: 9.4 CRACKS IN INTERIOR WALL AND CEILING SURFACES 9.5 CEILING/WALL JOINT SEPARATION COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS “TRUSS UPLIFT”
Wall and ceiling surfaces of gypsum wallboard consist of paper and joint compound. These materials accept paint finishes differently. Variations in texture of the final paint finish in the area of joints and fasteners may result and are normal. See Also: 9.2 CEILING TEXTURE IS UNEVENLY APPLIED 9.8 FINISHED SURFACE IS ROUGH
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
Use of inappropriate household cleaners can sometimes contribute to discolouration and premature deterioration of finishes. See Also: 9.12 WALLCOVERING IS PEELING
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.