Surfaces which are sloped for drainage may have minor variations in the surface may impede immediate drainage and are acceptable. Standing water with a depth of less than 6 mm and in a pond less than 1m in breadth 24 hours after wetting is acceptable unless it is located in any area of the surface which cannot be easily avoided during normal pedestrian use (examples would be the area immediately beside a doorway or where an individual steps when exiting their parked car or similar) in which case any ponding remaining after 24 hours is not acceptable.

One-Year – Work and Materials

Ponding in excess of acceptable performance shall be repaired.

It is normal for water to accumulate on surfaces immediately after a wetting event. Only water which remains after 24 hours is considered ponding.

Concrete surfaces shall not disintegrate to the extent that the aggregate is exposed under normal use.

One-Year – Work and Materials

The concrete surface shall be repaired.

Some architectural finishes deliberately expose aggregate; this would not be considered scaling. Scaling of exterior concrete surfaces including concrete porches, walkways, garage floor slabs, steps (including precast), etc., most often results from salts and de-icers being applied to the concrete surface, e.g. either intentionally for ice melting or unintentionally from road slush deposits. Cleaning salt deposits off concrete surfaces is normal home maintenance. Feathering the edges of patch materials, which creates a weak edge or installing the patch material too thinly should be avoided. Manufacturer’s installation guidelines should be followed. Concrete is generally not susceptible to scaling in a one year timeframe due to exposure to salt. Deep deterioration that exposes reinforcing would not be considered scaling but rather a structural degradation. This may merit further investigation. Mechanical abrasion caused by the actions of the homeowner is not warranted.

Cracks resulting from normal shrinkage or cracks anticipated in the design are acceptable.

One -Year – Work and Materials

No action required.

Shrinkage cracks and cracks anticipated in the design do not require repair. Review by a structural consultant may be required to confirm acceptability of cracking.

Aluminum or vinyl siding shall not fade or discolour in an uneven or random manner.

Two-Year - Cladding Detachment, Displacement or Deterioration. · Damage resulting from normal wear and tear is excluded from the statutory warranty.

Aluminum or vinyl siding that does not meet the acceptable performance shall be repaired.

Aluminum or vinyl siding may fade with time and exposure to sunlight. Areas of intense, direct sunlight exposure will tend to fade faster than other more shaded areas. Repaired areas shall match the existing material for colour and textures as closely as possible; variation between dye lots is acceptable. See Also: 4.29 EXTERIOR PAINT OR STAIN HAS FADED

Window glass and screens shall be free from damage at the time of the PDI.

One-Year - Work and Materials.

Damaged window glass and screens reported on the PDI Form shall be repaired. If not noted, the homeowner must establish that the damage was caused by the builder.

Note any damaged windows or damaged/missing screens on the PDI Form. If not noted, it will be difficult to establish that the damage was caused by the builder. If you cannot assess damage because the surface of the windows has been obscured from view, this should also be noted on the PDI Form. See Also: 3.5 GLASS IS SCRATCHED 3.6 GLASS IS CRACKED 3.8 CONDENSATION FORMING BETWEEN INSULATING (FACTORY SEALED) GLASS UNIT 8.5 CONDENSATION AND/OR FROST ON WINDOWS

Finishes on door hardware and fixtures may discolour.

None

No action by the builder is required.

Some hardware may have a coating to inhibit discolouration. Maintaining protective coatings or removing discolouration is part of effective home maintenance. Oxidation and environmental pollutants can accelerate discolouration.

Exterior doors must have a proper weather seal when closed. The weatherstripping must contact the perimeter of the door.

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

Exterior doors not meeting the acceptable condition shall be repaired.

Confirm proper operation of exterior doors during the PDI and record any malfunction on the PDI Form to avoid any dispute about whether the damage was caused by the builder. Variance in the width of the gap between the door and the frame is acceptable unless the proper operation of the door is affected. See Also: 3.9 EXTERIOR DOOR IS WARPED 3.13 EXTERIOR DOOR STICKS 3.14 EXTERIOR DOOR WILL NOT CLOSE COMPLETELY