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FH 10.21: Interior Door Edge Is not Painted

Performance
Where an interior door is intended to be painted and the door edges are visible, they shall also be painted.
Warranty
One-Year - Work and Materials
Action
Where visible door edges are not painted they shall be repaired.
Remarks
Where doors can be viewed from other levels (e.g. landings, platforms, stairs), all visible surfaces shall be painted. This condition does not apply to situations relating to custom finishes. For more information on properly painted surfaces, refer to 9.9 “Paint Finish is Unacceptable”. See Also: 9.9 PAINT FINISH IS UNACCEPTABLE.
Article number
10.21
Article type
Freehold
Warranty years
One Year
Article title
Interior Door Edge Is not Painted

FH 10.20: Wall Area Around Cold Room Door is Unfinished

Performance

Where the cold room is located in an unfinished basement, wall finish around the door is not required.

Warranty

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

Action

Where the wall finish is not installed, no action is required.

Remarks

The door frame must be secured to operate properly and be installed to meet the Building Code requirements for insulation, air and vapour barriers and weatherstripping.

Article number
10.20
Article type
Freehold
Warranty years
One Year
Two Year
Article title
Wall Area Around Cold Room Door is Unfinished

FH 10.2: Bi-fold And Sliding Doors Come Off Tracks

Performance

Bi-fold and sliding doors shall operate freely and remain on their tracks during normal operation.

Warranty

One-Year - Work and Materials. · Damage resulting from normal wear and tear or improper maintenance is excluded from the statutory warranty.

Action

Doors not meeting the acceptable performance shall be repaired.

Remarks

Confirm proper operation of the doors during the PDI. Defects discovered after the PDI will be covered under the warranty if they result from the Builder’s work. However, bi-fold and sliding doors may require adjustment from time to time to maintain alignment and hardware may need to be cleaned and lubricated as part of normal home maintenance. See Also: 3.19 SLIDING DOOR SCREEN WILL NOT STAY ON TRACK OR SLIDING DOOR DOES NOT ROLL SMOOTHLY

Article number
10.2
Article type
Freehold
Warranty years
One Year
Article title
Bi-fold And Sliding Doors Come Off Tracks

FH 10.19: Resin Bleeding Through Painted Finish

Performance

Resin shall not bleed through painted finish on trim.

Warranty

One-Year - Work and Materials

Action

Painted finishes not meeting the acceptable condition shall be repaired.

Remarks

The extent of resin bleeding, while a natural characteristic of wood, can be controlled. 

Article number
10.19
Article type
Freehold
Warranty years
One Year
Article title
Resin Bleeding Through Painted Finish

FH 10.18: Hammer Marks Visible On Trim

Performance
Interior finished trim shall be free from visible hammer marks at the time of the PDI.
Warranty
One-Year - Work and Materials
Action
Trim not meeting the acceptable condition shall be repaired.
Remarks
Damaged interior finished trim not identified on the PDI Form may be excluded from the statutory warranty, unless the homeowner is able to establish that the damage was caused by the builder. Repaired areas shall match the original finished surface for colour, sheen and texture as closely as possible. See Also: 10.15 JOINT QUALITY OF INTERIOR TRIM AND MOULDING WORK
Article number
10.18
Article type
Freehold
Warranty years
One Year
Article title
Hammer Marks Visible On Trim

FH 10.17: Interior Trim Is Split

Performance
Trim shall not have visible splits.
Warranty
One-Year - Work and Materials. · Damage caused by normal shrinkage of materials due to drying after construction is excluded from the statutory warranty.
Action
Trim not meeting the acceptable condition shall be repaired.
Remarks
Filler may be used to repair splits. See Also: 10.15 JOINT QUALITY OF INTERIOR TRIM AND MOULDING WORK
Article number
10.17
Article type
Freehold
Warranty years
One Year
Article title
Interior Trim Is Split

FH 10.16: Nailheads And Fasteners are Not Properly Set or Filled

Performance
Nailheads and fasteners shall not protrude above the surface. Where nailheads and fasteners have been set below the surface they shall be filled with compatible filler unless designed otherwise. Filler may be noticeable under normal lighting conditions.
Warranty
One-Year - Work and Materials
Action
Nailheads and fasteners not meeting the acceptable condition shall be repaired.
Remarks
This does not apply in unfinished rooms or spaces.
Article number
10.16
Article type
Freehold
Warranty years
One Year
Article title
Nailheads And Fasteners are Not Properly Set or Filled

FH 10.15: Joint Quality Of Interior Trim and Moulding Work

Performance
Joints in trim, where exposed to view, shall be tightly fitted and have aligned surfaces or be filled with a compatible material to achieve the same result; cracks in excess of 1.5 mm are not acceptable.
Warranty
One-Year - Work and Materials. · Minor gaps caused by normal shrinkage of materials due to drying after construction are excluded from the statutory warranty.
Action
Joints not meeting the acceptable condition shall be repaired.
Remarks
None. See Also: 10.11 GAPS EXIST BETWEEN STAIR PARTS 10.17 INTERIOR TRIM IS SPLIT 10.18 HAMMER MARKS ARE VISIBLE ON TRIM
Article number
10.15
Article type
Freehold
Warranty years
One Year
Article title
Joint Quality Of Interior Trim and Moulding Work

FH 10.14: Stair Railings Lack Ridity

Performance
Stair railings shall be securely constructed in accordance with the Building Code.
Warranty
One-Year - Work and Materials. Two-Year - Ontario Building Code Health & Safety Violations
Action
Stair railings not meeting the acceptable condition shall be repaired.
Remarks
Even when installed in accordance with the Building Code, slight movement in stair railings may occur under normal use and is acceptable. The selection of materials and the design of the stair railing can affect rigidity.
Article number
10.14
Article type
Freehold
Warranty years
One Year
Two Year
Article title
Stair Railings Lack Ridity

FH 10.13: Gaps Exist Between Railing Parts

Performance
Railing parts shall be fitted to minimize gaps; structural integrity of the joint shall not be affected by minor gaps.
Warranty
One-Year - Work and Materials. · Gaps resulting from normal shrinkage of materials due to drying after construction are excluded from the statutory warranty.
Action
Railings not meeting the acceptable condition shall be repaired.
Remarks
Minor gaps may exist due to different methods of fabrication of the railing.
Article number
10.13
Article type
Freehold
Warranty years
One Year
Article title
Gaps Exist Between Railing Parts

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