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Exterior of a building showing painted cladding
Condition
CE 2.4: Corrosion Of Coated Metal Elements
Article Type
Common Element
Article Number
2.4
Warranty Year(s)
One Year
Performance

Protective coatings shall remain intact and effective for the warranty period. Protective coatings shall remain free of corrosion.

Warranty

One-Year - Work and Materials

Action

Corroded materials, corrosion shall be removed and the substrate refinished with appropriate protective coating.

Condition
CE 2.15: Exterior Paint/Coating is Peeling or Bubbling
Article Type
Common Element
Article Number
2.15
Performance

Paint or coating on cladding shall not separate from the substrate.

Warranty

One - Year – Work and Materials. One - Year – Ontario Building Code Violations. Damage resulting from normal wear and tear, improper maintenance or additions, alterations and deletions made by the homeowner is not covered by the statutory warranty.

Action

Paint/coating not meeting the acceptable condition shall be repaired.

Condition
FH 4.27: Paint on repaired areas doesn’t match
Article Type
Freehold
Article Number
4.27
Warranty Year(s)
One Year
Performance
Repainted areas shall match the original finished surface for colour, sheen and texture as closely as possible and be a properly painted surface. The repainted area 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
Action
Repainted areas not meeting the acceptable condition shall be repaired.
Condition
FH 4.28: Exterior paint, stain or clear finish blisters and peels
Article Type
Freehold
Article Number
4.28
Warranty Year(s)
One Year
Performance
Exterior paint, stain or clear finishes shall not deteriorate to the extent of exposing the substrate beneath; surfaces subject to foot traffic are exempt from this requirement.
Warranty
One-Year - Work and Materials. · Damage resulting from normal wear and tear is not covered by the statutory warranty.
Action
Paint or stain not meeting the acceptable performance shall be repaired.
Condition
FH 4.29: Exterior Paint or stain has faded
Article Type
Freehold
Article Number
4.29
Warranty Year(s)
One Year
Performance
Exterior paints and stains shall not fade or discolour in an uneven or random manner.
Warranty
One-Year - Work and Materials. · Damage resulting from normal wear and tear, improper maintenance, or alterations, deletions or additions by the homeowner is not covered by the statutory warranty.
Action
Exterior paints and stains not meeting the acceptable condition shall be repaired.
Condition
FH 4.30: Mould or mildew is visible on exterior painted surfaces
Article Type
Freehold
Article Number
4.30
Warranty Year(s)
One Year
Performance

When viewed from a perpendicular distance of 1,500 mm, painted or finished surfaces shall be free of visible mould and mildew.

Warranty

One-Year - Work and Materials. · Damage resulting from improper maintenance or normal wear and tear is not covered by the statutory warranty.

Action

Exterior painted surfaces not meeting the acceptable performance shall be repaired.

Remarks

This item is not intended to address corrosion related to chips or other post-installation damage, but rather material failure of the paint finish. Components which are specified to be shop primed will be expected to corrode, and corrosion of these elements is not warranted.

Remarks

Paint/coating includes any finish applied to a substrate whether factory-applied or site-applied Paint/coating separating from the substrate may indicate a problem with trapped moisture. The colour or texture of repaired areas shall match the existing as close as possible. The patched area should not be readily apparent when viewed from a distance of 6 m under normal lighting conditions.

Remarks
Exact matches cannot be reasonably expected due to aging and environmental soiling. The extent of the repainting may have to be considered to ensure the match is as close as possible. See Also: 4.7 CEDAR SHAKES OR SHINGLES HAVE “BLED” THROUGH PAINT OR STAIN APPLIED BY BUILDER 4.10 ALUMINUM OR VINYL SIDING - COLOUR IS FADED 4.29 EXTERIOR PAINT OR STAIN HAS FADED 4.30 MOULD OR MILDEW IS VISIBLE ON EXTERIOR PAINTED SURFACES
Remarks
Weathering of painted, stained or clear-coated exterior surfaces is normal. Discolouration of the wood beneath is evidence of failed clear finish. Excessive moisture in the substrate can contribute to premature finish deterioration.
Remarks
Fading of exterior paints and stains is normal and the degree of fading depends on environmental conditions, e.g. southern exposures. Exact matches of repainted areas cannot be expected due to aging and environmental soiling of the original finish. See Also: 4.10 ALUMINUM OR VINYL SIDING - COLOUR IS FADED 4.27 PAINT ON REPAIRED AREAS DOESN’T MATCH 4.30 MOULD OR MILDEW IS VISIBLE ON EXTERIOR PAINTED SURFACES
Remarks

Mould or mildew is common in the natural environment. It can often form on painted surfaces and can usually be removed during normal home maintenance.

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