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FH 5.14: Uneven Roof Sheathing Causing Visible Irregularities in the Roof Surface

Home type

Performance

Asphalt shingle surfaces need not be completely flat. The roof sheathing shall provide an even surface free from thickness variations, holes, and debris that produce visible irregularities in the finished roof. The roof shall be viewed from a normal viewing position on the ground without magnification by reflected light.

Warranty

One-Year - Work and Materials

Action

Roofs not meeting the acceptable condition shall be repaired.

Remarks

Visible irregularities shall be significant enough to suggest a defective condition. See Also: 5.1 ROOF TRUSSES OR RAFTERS ARE BOWED 5.2 ROOF APPEARS WAVY

Article number

5.14

Article type

Freehold

Warranty years

One Year

Article title

Uneven Roof Sheathing Causing Visible Irregularities in the Roof Surface

FH 5.13: Variation In Colour After Repairs

Home type

Performance

Shingles used in local repairs shall be of similar type, texture and colour. Variation resulting from fading or different dye lot is acceptable.

Warranty

One-Year - Work and Materials

Action

Shingles not meeting the acceptable condition shall be repaired.

Remarks

The primary role of roofing is to protect the building from the weather. Slight variation in the colour of the roof after a local repair may be unavoidable. See Also: 5.12 SHADING PATTERN IS VISIBLE ON AN ASPHALT SHINGLE ROOF

Article number

5.13

Article type

Freehold

Warranty years

One Year

Article title

Variation In Colour After Repairs

FH 5.11: Asphalt Shingles Either Do Not Overhang The Edge Of The Roof or Hang Over too Far

Home type

Performance

Asphalt shingles shall overhang roof edges by not less than 12 mm according to the Building Code; they shall not overhang the roof edge to the extent that they curl.

Warranty

One-Year - Work and Materials

Action

Shingle overhangs not meeting the acceptable condition shall be repaired.

Remarks

The edge of the roof includes the entire perimeter of the roof including gables.

Article number

5.11

Article type

Freehold

Warranty years

One Year

Article title

Asphalt Shingles Either Do Not Overhang The Edge Of The Roof or Hang Over too Far

FH 5.10: Asphalt Shingle Edges Are Curled or Cupped

Home type

Performance

Asphalt shingle edges and corners need not be completely flat. Edges and corners that curl or cup to expose the uncoloured portion of the shingle below are not acceptable.

Warranty

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

Action

Shingles not meeting the acceptable condition shall be repaired.

Remarks

Adequate attic ventilation is necessary to prevent excessive solar heat buildup in the attic that can contribute to curling and cupping. Shingles on top of flashing may not adhere and can lift. See Also: 5.5 INADEQUATE ATTIC VENTILATION

Article number

5.10

Article type

Freehold

Warranty years

One Year

Article title

Asphalt Shingle Edges Are Curled or Cupped

FH 5.17: Water is Trapped Under Roofing Membrane

Home type

Freehold home

Freehold Townhome

Condo Building

Performance

Water shall not become trapped under built-up or single-ply roofing membranes.

Warranty

One-Year - Work and Materials. Two-Year - Building Envelope Water Penetration

Action

Roofing not meeting the acceptable condition shall be repaired.

Remarks

None

Article number

5.17

Article type

Freehold

Warranty years

One Year

Two Year

Article title

Water is Trapped Under Roofing Membrane

FH 5.1: Roof Trusses, Ridges or Rafters Have Bowed

Home type

Performance

Roof framing members shall be sized and installed in accordance with the Building Code.

Warranty

One-Year - Work and Materials. Two-Year - Ontario Building Code Health & Safety Violations. · Damage resulting from improper maintenance or additions, deletions or alterations made by the homeowner is excluded from the statutory warranty.

Action

Roof framing members not meeting the acceptable performance shall be repaired.

Remarks

Deflection due to normal loading and bowing due to normal drying of wood framing materials is acceptable. Heavy loads of ice and snow can damage a roof. Normal home maintenance should include professional removal of heavy buildups of ice and snow. See Also: 5.2 ROOF APPEARS WAVY 5.14 UNEVEN ROOF SHEATHING CAUSING VISIBLE IRREGULARITIES IN THE ROOF SURFACE

Article number

5.1

Article type

Freehold

Warranty years

One Year

Two Year

Article title

Roof Trusses, Ridges or Rafters Have Bowed

FH 11.11: Surface Pits, Fissures or Veins in Natural Stone Countertops

Home type

Performance

Surface pits, fissures or veins in stone countertops are typical characteristics of quarried materials and are acceptable.

Warranty

None

Action

None

Remarks

Quarried stone is a product of nature and is not subject to the rules of consistency that apply to manufactured materials. Pits and fissures as well as variations in tonal qualities, veining and shading are all natural characteristics and generally desirable.NotesThis Article, as revised, applies to all conciliations after January 1, 2019.See Also:11.8 CRACKS IN COUNTERTOP SURFACES11.10 SEAMS (JOINTS) IN STONE COUNTETOPS ARE TOO WIDE OR OPEN11.12 STAINING OF NATURAL STONE PRODUCTS

Article number

11.11

Article type

Freehold

Article title

Surface Pits, Fissures or Veins in Natural Stone Countertops

FH 12.14: Patterns on sheet vinyl flooring are not aligned across seams

Home type

Performance

Flooring shall be installed to achieve pattern alignment within the manufacturer’s tolerance.

Warranty

One-Year - Work and Materials

Action

Flooring not meeting the acceptable condition shall be repaired.

Remarks

Manufacturer’s tolerances for alignment may vary with patterns, textures and colour of material. See Also: 12.12 RESILIENT FLOORING JOINTS NOT TIGHT

Article number

12.14

Article type

Freehold

Warranty years

One Year

Article title

Patterns on sheet vinyl flooring are not aligned across seams

FH 14.10: The Shurbs, Tree(s), Plants, Or Sod Have Died

Home type

Freehold Townhome

Freehold home

Performance

Landscaping plants supplied and installed by the builder shall be alive at the time of the PDI or when installed, whichever is later.

Warranty

One-Year - Work and Materials

Action

Landscape planting not meeting the acceptable condition shall be replaced.

Remarks

Homeowners must water and nurture landscaping plants after installation to ensure growth. Plants that are alive when installed and subsequently die are not the responsibility of the builder. Plants on municipal property such as boulevards and walkways are not covered by the statutory warranty. See Also: 14.9 SOD/SEEDING NOT COMPLETED

Article number

14.10

Article type

Freehold

Warranty years

One Year

Article title

The Shurbs, Tree(s), Plants, Or Sod Have Died

FH 14.1: Garage Floor Has Heaved Or Settled

Home type

Freehold Townhome

Freehold home

Condo Townhome

Performance

Non-structural poured concrete garage floors supported by grade shall not heave or settle to produce a negative slope into the garage.

Warranty

One-Year - Work and Materials

Action

Repair slab to provide drainage in accordance with the Building Code.

Remarks

Repair may involve modifications to either the garage floor or supporting sub-grade. See Also: 14.2 CONCRETE GARAGE FLOOR IS CRACKED

Article number

14.1

Article type

Freehold

Warranty years

One Year

Article title

Garage Floor Has Heaved Or Settled

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