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Paint or coating on cladding shall not separate from the substrate.

The building envelope/exterior closure shall be constructed to prevent water entry into the interior of the building.

The building envelope openings in exterior walls such as windows and doors, and junctions between cladding materials, shall not allow water penetration.

The building shall not have splatters and/or stains relating to construction materials which detract from the appearance of the building when viewed from a distance of 6m. For balconies, terraces etc where a 6m viewing distance is impractical then the condition shall be assessed from a normal viewing position.

Insulating glass units shall be free from condensation between the panes.

Variations in concrete colour are to be expected with cast-concrete construction. Variations are considered acceptable if the finishes provide a general uniformity in appearance when viewed from grade.

Weep holes in masonry veneer shall be installed to achieve the performance required by the Ontario Building Code.

The air barrier system shall meet the requirements of the Ontario Building Code.

Electrical boxes on exterior walls that are installed in the plane of the air barrier system shall be installed to prevent air infiltration.

Movement joints in masonry construction shall allow free movement of masonry to prevent or relieve stress due to differential movement.

Protective coatings shall remain intact and effective for the warranty period. Protective coatings shall remain free of corrosion.

Caulking should be installed in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications. Caulking shall remain intact without de-bonding, cracking/splitting or showing other signs of premature strain within the warranty period. Profiling of caulking should accommodate anticipated movement at the sealed joint. Caulking must cure as anticipated in the manufacturer’s specifications. All joints shown in the design to be caulked shall be caulked.

Window and door sills and related flashings designed to control surface water shall not collect water.

Drip edges shall shed water away from adjacent cladding elements and shall not concentrate water run-off onto the cladding unless so intended by the design.