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FH 9.2: Ceiling Texture is unevenly Applied
Article type: Freehold

In a room or area, applied ceiling texture (i.e. stipple) shall appear generally uniform when viewed from a normal viewing position under normal lighting conditions.
FH 9.5: Ceiling/Wall Joint Separation Commonly Referred to as "Truss Uplift"
Article type: Freehold

Cracks resulting from normal shrinkage are acceptable; crack width in excess of 4 mm is not acceptable.
FH 9.10: Clear Interior Finishes have Deteriorated
Article type: Freehold

Clear interior finishes shall not deteriorate to the extent that they expose the substrate beneath.
FH 8.5: Condensation And/Or Frost On Windows
Article type: Freehold

Condensation may occur on interior window surfaces and is not covered under warranty.
FH 8.4: Condensation In Attic Space
Article type: Freehold

Condensation may occur in attics but these occurrences should be infrequent and without any adverse effect on the building.
FH 8.6: Condensation on Interior Ductwork And Air Handling Equipment
Article type: Freehold

Condensation may occur on indoor ductwork and air handling equipment.
FH 9.4: Cracks in Interior Wall and Ceiling Surfaces
Article type: Freehold

Interior drywall shall be installed to minimize cracking of joints, corners and corner beads.
FH 8.1: Draft Felt at Electrical Outlet
Article type: Freehold

Electrical boxes on exterior walls that penetrate the air barrier system shall be installed to prevent air infiltration.
FH 9.6: Drywall Surface Blemishes including Nail/Screw Pops, Blisters In Taped Joints, Trowel Marks, Excess Joint Compound And Dents Or Gouges
Article type: Freehold

Interior finished drywall (excluding garages and unfinished areas) shall be free from damage (dents and gouges) at the time of the PDI and be installed according to the Building Code. Blemishes readily noticeable when viewed under normal lighting conditions from a normal viewing position 1,800 mm perpendicular distance from the wall surface are unacceptable.
FH 8.2: Exterior Air Infiltration Through Windows and Doors
Article type: Freehold

Windows and doors shall meet the rating for weather tightness required by the Building Code.
FH 9.7: Finish of Painted Gypsum Wallboard (Drywall Varies)
Article type: Freehold

Variations in the surface texture of finished gypsum wallboard (drywall) are normal.
FH 9.8: Finished Surface Is Rough
Article type: Freehold

Surfaces that are touched during normal use shall be uniformly smooth. Surfaces not touched during normal use shall appear smooth when viewed without magnification, from a minimum distance of 1,500 mm under normal lighting conditions and from a normal viewing position.
FH 9.3: Gypsum Wallboard Corners are uneven
Article type: Freehold

Gypsum wallboard corners shall appear generally even and uniform when viewed under normal lighting conditions from a normal viewing position.
FH 8.8: Heating, ventilating or air conditioning (HVAC) systems not installed properly
Article type: Freehold

HVAC appliances shall be installed to meet the manufacturer’s specifications and the Building Code. Ductwork and piping shall be joined and supported to maintain joint integrity.
FH 8.9: Inadequate Heating
Article type: Freehold

Heating systems shall be capable of maintaining an indoor air temperature of: a) 22°C in living spaces and unfinished basements b) 15°C in crawl spaces; at the design temperature for the geographical location.

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