The building envelope openings in exterior walls such as windows and doors, and junctions between cladding materials, shall not allow water penetration.

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.

Defects resulting in water penetration through the envelope, around windows and doors shall be repaired.

The building envelope/exterior closure shall be constructed to prevent water entry into the interior of the building.

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.

Building envelopes/exterior closures not meeting the acceptable condition shall be repaired.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Surfaces shall be generally free of cracks.

One-Year - Work and Materials. 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.

Cracks not meeting the acceptable performance requirements must be repaired. Repairs must meet the requirements of the system manufacturer. Every reasonable attempt should be made to match the finishes.

EIFS (exterior insulated finish systems) should be designed to minimize cracking through the use of control joints/limited panel sizes. ULC S716.1 Materials and Systems; ULC S716.2 Installation of EIFS Components and Water Restive Barriers; and ULC S716.3 Design Application provide guidance for the design and installation of EIFS. Some cracks may be acceptable from a performance perspective if the system is drained, but may not be acceptable from an aesthetic perspective depending on the location of the cracks. Some cracking in areas of the building which are not routinely occupied (mechanical penthouse for example) may be considered acceptable if it does not negatively impact performance (leakage resistance etc). The colour or texture of repaired areas shall match the existing as close as possible, and the patched area should not be readily apparent when viewed from a distance of 6 m under normal lighting conditions. Generally the cracks which are intended to be repaired will be visible from a distance of 6m however, in some instances; smaller cracks may negatively impact performance. The width of cracks will vary with temperature. Wider in cold weather, narrower in hot weather.

Fine hairline cracks that do not negatively affect the performance of the stucco are acceptable.

One - Year – Work and Materials. One - Year – Ontario Building Code Violations. Two -Year – Cladding Detachment, Displacement or Deterioration. 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.

Stucco finish not meeting the acceptable condition shall be repaired.

Stucco refers to systems typically over 6mm thick incorporating Portland cement. Cracks may be acceptable from a performance perspective if the system is drained, but may not be acceptable from an aesthetic perspective depending on the location of the cracks. Some cracking in areas of the building which are not routinely occupied (mechanical penthouse for example) may be considered acceptable if it does not negatively impact performance (leakage resistance etc). The colour or texture of repaired areas shall match the existing as close as possible, and the patched area should not be readily apparent when viewed from a distance of 6 m under normal lighting conditions. Generally the cracks which are intended to be repaired will be visible from a distance of 6m however, in some instances; smaller cracks may negatively impact performance. The width of cracks will vary with temperature. Larger in cold weather, smaller in hot weather.

Masonry cladding shall be manufactured and installed to prevent premature deterioration.

One-Year – Work and Materials. Two -Year – Cladding Detachment, Displacement or Deterioration. 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.

Masonry cladding that is deteriorated, detached, or displaced shall be repaired.

The colour/texture of repaired areas shall match the existing as closely as possible when dry. Variation in colour may be noticeable when wet. Where colour variation of the repaired area is visible under normal lighting and dry conditions from 6 m, the colour shall be adjusted. Professional tinting methods are acceptable to adjust colour. Masonry includes brick, block, stone, manufactured stone (or similar) and related materials Deterioration of masonry can result from problems with manufacture, installation or exposure.

There shall be no cracks that penetrate through the full depth of a precast concrete panel.

One-Year - Work and Materials

The vendor/builder shall obtain expert advice considering the structural and building envelope implications of the cracking to determine if remedial action is required. The identified actions must be completed.

Some cracking which does not fully penetrate a panel may still be structurally significant and may require review.

Precast concrete panels and other prefabricated cladding components should be intact without aesthetic damage visible from a distance of 6 m and with no missing sections. Damage to the panel should not detract from the architectural intent.

One-Year - Work and Materials

Damaged panels shall be repaired.

Precast concrete panels are often damaged during installation and require repair. Some damage may be acceptable without repair if located in service areas not accessed by residents or the general public, providing the damage does not impact the anchorage or permit water penetration. Damage occurring from owner-related activities e.g. window washing, is not covered by warranty.

Balcony finishes should be free of left-over materials and markings from construction.

One-Year - Work and Materials

Remnants from construction shall be removed. Minor surface imprints from formwork are acceptable.

Cast-in-place concrete exposed to view shall have no honeycombing.

One-Year - Work and Materials

Walls with honeycombing shall be repaired.

Honeycombing is a group of holes or voids in concrete caused by insufficient consolidation of the concrete. Random individual pinholes or small voids are not honeycombing. Some honeycombing in areas of the building which are not routinely occupied (mechanical penthouse for example) may be considered acceptable if it does not negatively impact performance (leakage resistance, structural integrity etc.).