Skylights shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications and shall not allow water penetration.

Two-Year - Building Envelope Water Penetration. · Damage resulting from dampness or condensation due to failure by the homeowner to maintain adequate ventilation is not covered by the statutory warranty.

Skylights not meeting the acceptable performance shall be repaired.

Condensation on the interior surfaces of a skylight may occur if indoor relative humidity is high. Condensation is not considered indicative of a defective condition. To test for water penetration, see Appendix A5 “How to Conduct a Water Test”. See Also: 5.4 ROOF OR FLASHING LEAKS

Eavestroughs shall generally slope to drains.

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

Eavestroughs not meeting the acceptable condition shall be repaired.

Some minimal amount of standing water is normal. Normal home maintenance includes keeping the eavestroughs and downspouts free of debris that can clog the system. See Also: 5.22 EAVESTROUGHS OR DOWNSPOUTS NOT PERFORMING PROPERLY

Where provided, eavestroughs and downspouts shall collect water from the roof and drain it to grade. Where downspouts are not connected to a sewer, extensions shall be provided to carry rainwater away from the building in a manner that will prevent soil erosion.

One-Year - Work and Materials

Eavestroughs and downspouts not meeting the acceptable performance shall be repaired.

Normal home maintenance includes keeping the eavestroughs and downspouts free of debris that can clog the system. Extensions may include splash pads set on the ground. See Also: 5.23 EAVESTROUGHS DON’T DRAIN COMPLETELY

Eavestroughs shall be installed in accordance with municipal requirements (where applicable) with a slope to downspouts or drains. Eavestroughs may overflow during a rain as a result of converging water flows.

One-Year - Work and Materials. · Damage resulting from normal wear and tear or an act of God is excluded from the statutory warranty.

Eavestroughs not meeting the acceptable condition shall be repaired. Overflow resulting from inadequate slope or non-conformance with municipal requirements is subject to the statutory warranty.

The homeowner shall keep eavestroughs and downspouts free from environmental debris or physical damage that could cause blockage or restrict water flow.

Eavestroughs and downspouts shall not leak at joints.

One-Year - Work and Materials

Eavestroughs and downspouts not meeting the acceptable performance shall be repaired.

Water hitting and dripping off the outside of eavestroughs and downspouts should not be mistaken for leakage. Seasonal conditions may affect the timing of repairs.

Roll roofing may blister under normal weather conditions. Blisters that result in water penetration are not acceptable.

One-Year - Work and Materials

Roofing not meeting the acceptable condition shall be repaired.

Surface blistering of roll roofing may be caused by solar heating and humidity.

Performance/Condition: Safety straps intended to be used only during construction shall not be left on the roof.

One-Year - Work and Materials

Temporary safety straps shall be removed.

Temporary safety straps are used during construction and there is no need for them to remain on the roof after construction, unless required by other authorities.

Roofing nails shall be covered by overlapping shingles or by sealing.

One-Year - Work and Materials

Roofs with nails not meeting the acceptable condition shall be repaired.

The overlying shingle must cover the nails to ensure adequate weather protection. Sealant applied to nails shall not detract from the overall uniform roof appearance.