- 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 2.5: Defective Caulking
- Article Type
- Common Element
- Article Number
- 2.5
- Warranty Year(s)
- One Year
- Performance
Caulking should be installed in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications. Caulking shall remain intact without de-bonding, cracking/splitting or showing other signs of premature strain within the warranty period. Profiling of caulking should accommodate anticipated movement at the sealed joint. Caulking must cure as anticipated in the manufacturer’s specifications. All joints shown in the design to be caulked shall be caulked.
- Warranty
One-Year - Work and Materials. One-Year – Ontario Building Code Violation. Two-Year – Cladding Detachment, Displacement or Deterioration. Damage resulting from improper maintenance is not covered by the statutory warranty
- Action
Caulking which does not achieve the specified performance requirements shall be repaired.
- Condition
- CE 2.16: Water Leak Through Building Envelope (Exterior Closure)
- Article Type
- Common Element
- Article Number
- 2.16
- Performance
The building envelope/exterior closure shall be constructed to prevent water entry into the interior of the building.
- Warranty
One - Year – Work and Materials. One - Year – Ontario Building Code Violations. Two -Year – Building Envelope Water Penetration. 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
Building envelopes/exterior closures not meeting the acceptable condition shall be repaired.
- Condition
- CE 2.17: Water Leak Through Windows or Doors
- Article Type
- Common Element
- Article Number
- 2.17
- Performance
The building envelope 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. 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
Defects resulting in water penetration through the envelope, around windows and doors shall be repaired.
- Condition
- CE 2.18: Construction Material Splatters and Stains
- Article Type
- Common Element
- Article Number
- 2.18
- Performance
The building shall not have splatters and/or stains relating to construction materials which detract from the appearance of the building when viewed from a distance of 6m. For balconies, terraces etc where a 6m viewing distance is impractical then the condition shall be assessed from a normal viewing position.
- Warranty
One – year – Work and Materials
- Action
Conditions not meeting the acceptable condition shall be repaired.
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.
Leakage into the interior refers both to leakage into occupied spaces and also to leakage into the concealed portions of a wall system that is intended to be face-sealed. The building envelope/exterior closure includes the elements which separate the interior conditioned space from the exterior and includes cladding, windows, doors, vents, louvers, grilles etc. Roofing is covered separately. Joints and cracks in exterior wall surfaces and around openings shall be properly sealed to prevent the entry of water unless otherwise considered by the design. Repairs cannot alter the design intent of the cladding system. For example, leaks in a rain-screen system cannot be face-sealed.
Some minor splatters in areas of the building which are not routinely occupied (e.g. mechanical penthouse) and which are not visible from routinely occupied areas may be considered acceptable.