Exterior wood trim may warp, twist or cup. Loose trim or trim that falls off is not acceptable.

One-Year - Work and Materials. Two-Year - Cladding Detachment, Displacement or Deterioration. · Warping, twisting or cupping resulting from normal shrinkage of materials caused by drying after construction, or normal wear and tear are not covered by the statutory warranty.

Trim not meeting the acceptable condition shall be repaired.

None. See Also: 4.25 EXTERIOR WOOD TRIM IS SPLIT

Exterior wood trim may split; cracks visible from 6 m under normal lighting conditions, or cracks resulting in displacement or detachment, are not acceptable.

One-Year - Work and Materials. Two-Year - Cladding Detachment, Displacement or Deterioration. · Cracks resulting from normal shrinkage of materials caused by drying after construction, or normal wear and tear are not covered by the statutory warranty.

Trim not meeting the acceptable condition shall be repaired.

Some manufactured products may have intentional splits for aesthetic purposes. See Also: 4.26 EXTERIOR WOOD TRIM IS BOWED, TWISTED OR CUPPED

Gaps allowing water penetration into the building envelope shall be sealed in accordance with the Building Code.

One-Year - Work and Materials. One-Year - Ontario Building Code Violations. Two-Year - Building Envelope Water Penetration. Two-Year - Cladding Detachment, Displacement or Deterioration. · Damage resulting from improper maintenance is not covered by the statutory warranty.

Cladding not meeting the acceptable condition shall be repaired.

Space between different cladding materials, and between penetrations is required to allow for movement but must be weathertight. Where rain screen principles are used in the cladding design, the sealing may be behind the surface of the cladding.

Stucco on exterior walls shall not separate from its base.

Two-Year - Cladding Detachment, Displacement or Deterioration. · Damage resulting from improper maintenance is not covered by the statutory warranty.

Stucco not meeting the acceptable condition shall be repaired.

Stucco separating from its base may indicate a problem with trapped moisture. Caulking and sealants require regular maintenance to ensure effectiveness. The colour or texture of repaired areas shall match the existing so as not to be visible from a distance of 6 m under normal lighting conditions. See Also: 4.22 CRACKS IN EXTERIOR STUCCO WALL SURFACES

Stucco that relies on face-sealing to shed water shall have no cracks or gaps that will allow water penetration. Stucco on a drained cladding system shall not have unintentional gaps or cracks visible from a distance of not less than 6 m.

Two-Year - Cladding Detachment, Displacement or Deterioration. · Damage resulting from improper maintenance is not covered by the statutory warranty.

Stucco finish not meeting the acceptable condition shall be repaired.

Stucco includes traditional Portland cement-based stucco as well as synthetic stucco whether forming part of an exterior insulation and finish system (EIFS) or not. Caulking and sealants require regular maintenance to ensure effectiveness. The colour or texture of repaired areas shall match the existing so as not to be visible from a distance of 6 m under normal lighting conditions. See Also: 4.23 EXTERIOR STUCCO IS PEELING OR BUBBLING

Brickwork may contain bricks from different dye lots, provided they are dispersed throughout the wall to produce a generally uniform appearance when viewed from 6 m under normal lighting conditions.

One-Year - Work and Materials

Where a generally uniform appearance is not achieved the wall shall be repaired.

Uniform appearance includes colour and texture. Professional brick tinting methods are acceptable to adjust colour.

Clay brick veneer shall be installed in accordance with the Building Code. Installed clay bricks that are visible as part of the cladding shall not be chipped in excess of the limits described in Appendix A6 “Chipped Clay Bricks”.

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.

Brick veneer not meeting the acceptable condition shall be repaired.

There are certain brick types that are designed to be tumbled or chipped in appearance. Professional brick tinting methods are acceptable to repair the appearance of chipped bricks. The colour/texture of repaired areas shall match the existing as closely as possible when dry. Variation in colour may be noticeable when wet.

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. · Water penetration due to improper maintenance is excluded from the statutory warranty.

Defects resulting in water penetration around windows, doors, and over the top of the foundation shall be repaired.

Flashings must be installed above exterior wall openings and at the top of the foundation (masonry veneer) to direct water to the exterior. Perforations in flashing due to physical damage or chemical incompatibility, deterioration, improper termination and lack of weep holes in masonry veneer can allow water to drain to the interior. See Also: 1.13 FOUNDATION WALL LEAKS Appendix A5 “How to Conduct a Water Test”

Masonry shall be manufactured and installed to prevent premature deterioration.

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

Durability is dependent on the type of masonry and the conditions that the masonry is exposed to (e.g. salt, soil). 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 brick tinting methods are acceptable to adjust colour.