Cabinets shall be fitted to each other. Where cabinets abut walls and ceilings, visible gaps in excess of 3 mm are not acceptable.

One-Year - Work and Materials. · Damage resulting from normal shrinkage of materials due to drying after construction is excluded from the statutory warranty.

Cabinets not meeting the acceptable condition shall be repaired.

It is common to have gaps where cabinets meet different materials.

Performance/Condition: Laminate flooring shall be free of damage such as dents, scratches and/or chips at the time of the PDI.

One-Year - Work and materials. · Damages resulting from normal wear and tear are excluded from the statutory warranty.

Laminate flooring not meeting the acceptable condition shall be repaired.

Laminate flooring is made up of individual layers (wood particles/paste) pressed and bonded together, with an image on the surface of the substrate or underlying core layer. Identify any damaged laminate flooring on the PDI Form to avoid any dispute about whether the damage was caused by the builder. Only damaged flooring strips require replacement at the time of repair. Slight variances in colour and/or pattern are to be expected when making repairs. For maintenance requirements see manufacturer’s specifications. “Distressed” or specifically finished laminate flooring may have features resembling dents or chips and are not defects. See Appendix A2 “Moisture in Wood and Laminate Floors" for more information.

Laminate flooring shall be installed to prevent buckling.

One-Year - Work and Materials. · Buckling caused by excessive humidity due to failure by the homeowner to maintain adequate ventilation or improper maintenance is excluded from the statutory warranty.

Buckling identified at the time of the PDI shall be repaired. Buckling that occurs after the PDI and is proven to result from defective work or materials shall be repaired.

Laminate flooring is made up of individual layers (wood particles/paste) pressed and bonded together, with an image on the surface of the substrate or underlying core layer. If the environmental conditions are too humid, the laminate flooring may expand causing the laminate strips to lift up (bulge upwards) in one or more areas in the room. The homeowner has a responsibility to maintain indoor humidity levels through humidification, ventilation, air conditioning or dehumidification to prevent permanent, irreversible damage. A hygrometer can be used to monitor indoor humidity levels. Laminate flooring shall be installed to accommodate normal expansion and contraction. Slight variations in colour and/or pattern are to be expected when making repairs. See Appendix A2 “Moisture in Wood and Laminate Floors" for more information.

Laminate flooring shall be installed without cupping.

One-Year - Work and Materials. · Damage caused by improper maintenance is excluded from the statutory warranty. · Cupping caused by excessive humidity due to failure by the homeowner to maintain adequate ventilation is excluded from the statutory warranty.

Cupping identified at the time of the PDI shall be repaired. Cupping that occurs after the PDI and is proven to result from defective work or materials shall be repaired.

Laminate flooring is made up of individual layers (wood particles/paste) pressed and bonded together, with an image on the surface of the substrate or underlying core layer. If the environmental conditions are too humid, the laminate flooring may expand causing all edges (side and ends of boards) to press against each other and curl upwards. Identify any damaged laminate flooring on the PDI Form to avoid any dispute about whether the damage was caused by the builder. Cupping of laminate strip flooring results from excessive moisture when the humidity below the finished flooring material is substantially higher than above. One complete heating and cooling season should be allowed as the problem may remedy itself. The homeowner has a responsibility to maintain indoor humidity levels through humidification, ventilation, air conditioning or dehumidification to prevent permanent, irreversible damage. A hygrometer can be used to monitor indoor humidity levels. This condition commonly occurs when houses do not have adequate ventilation and can, under certain circumstances, result from defects in work or materials. Only cupped flooring strips require replacement at the time of repair. Slight variances in colour and/or pattern are to be expected when making repairs. See Appendix A2 “Moisture in Wood and Laminate Floors" for more information.

Gaps resulting from joints that remain open permanently in excess of 1 mm in laminate flooring are not acceptable.

One-Year - Work and Materials. · Gaps resulting from damage caused by normal wear and tear or improper maintenance are excluded from the statutory warranty. · Gaps resulting from failure by the homeowner to maintain adequate ventilation is excluded from the statutory warranty.

Gaps identified at the time of the PDI shall be repaired. Gaps that occurs after the PDI and are proven to result from defective work or materials shall be repaired.

Laminate flooring is made up of individual layers (wood particles/paste) pressed and bonded together, with an image on the surface of the substrate or underlying core layer. If the environmental conditions are too dry, the laminate flooring layers may contract, leaving permanent gaps between the strips or at the perimeter of the room or the area. One complete heating and cooling season should be allowed as the problem may remedy itself. The homeowner has a responsibility to maintain indoor humidity levels through humidification, ventilation, air conditioning or dehumidification to prevent permanent, irreversible damage. A hygrometer can be used to monitor indoor humidity levels. Areas around heat registers and those exposed to concentrated sunlight may be more susceptible. Slight variances in colour and/or pattern are to be expected when making repairs. See Appendix A2 “Moisture in Wood and Laminate Floors" for more information.