Freehold Home Unfinished Basement - Stairs

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Condition: FH 9.8: Finished Surface Is Rough
Article Type: Freehold
Article Number: 9.8
Warranty Year(s): One Year
Performance: 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.
Warranty: One-Year - Work and Materials
Action: Surfaces not meeting the acceptable condition shall be made smooth and refinished.

Condition: FH 9.9: Paint Finish is Unacceptable
Article Type: Freehold
Article Number: 9.9
Warranty Year(s): One Year
Performance: A properly painted surface shall be produced on every exposed surface where a painted finish is specified. A properly painted surface shall be assessed by viewing, without magnification, from a minimum perpendicular distance of 1,500 mm under normal lighting conditions and from a normal viewing position.
Warranty: One-Year - Work and Materials. Damage resulting from normal wear and tear are excluded from the statutory warranty.
Action: Where a properly painted surface is not achieved repairs shall be made.

Condition: FH 9.10: Clear Interior Finishes have Deteriorated
Article Type: Freehold
Article Number: 9.10
Warranty Year(s): One Year
Performance: Clear interior finishes shall not deteriorate to the extent that they expose the substrate beneath.
Warranty: One-Year - Work and Materials. · Damage resulting from normal wear and tear is excluded from the statutory warranty.
Action: Clear finishes not meeting the acceptable performance shall be repaired.

Condition: FH 9.11: Paint is Splattered on Surface not intended to be painted
Article Type: Freehold
Article Number: 9.11
Warranty Year(s): One Year
Performance: Interior surfaces not intended to be painted shall not have paint splatters when viewed under normal lighting conditions from a normal viewing position.
Warranty: One-Year - Work and Materials
Action: Surfaces not meeting acceptable condition shall be repaired.

Condition: FH 10.11: Gaps Exist Between Stair Parts
Article Type: Freehold
Article Number: 10.11
Warranty Year(s): One Year
Performance: Stair parts (risers, treads, and stringers), where exposed to view in finished areas, shall be fitted to minimize gaps, having aligned surfaces or be filled with a compatible material to achieve the same result.
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: Stairs not meeting the acceptable condition shall be repaired.

Condition: FH 10.12: Squeaking Stair Riser or Tread
Article Type: Freehold
Article Number: 10.12
Warranty Year(s): One Year
Performance: Stair risers and treads shall be free of squeaks caused by loose/inadequately fastened joints.
Warranty: One-Year - Work and Materials. · Squeaks caused by normal shrinkage of materials due to drying after construction, improper maintenance or normal wear and tear to the stair are excluded from the statutory warranty.
Action: Loose/inadequately fastened risers and treads shall be repaired.

Condition: FH 10.13: Gaps Exist Between Railing Parts
Article Type: Freehold
Article Number: 10.13
Warranty Year(s): One Year
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.

Condition: FH 10.14: Stair Railings Lack Ridity
Article Type: Freehold
Article Number: 10.14
Warranty Year(s): One Year
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.

Condition: FH 10.16: Nailheads And Fasteners are Not Properly Set or Filled
Article Type: Freehold
Article Number: 10.16
Warranty Year(s): One Year
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.

Condition: FH 10.18: Hammer Marks Visible On Trim
Article Type: Freehold
Article Number: 10.18
Warranty Year(s): One Year
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.

Condition: FH 10.19: Resin Bleeding Through Painted Finish
Article Type: Freehold
Article Number: 10.19
Warranty Year(s): One Year
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.

Condition: FH 10.22: Stairs, Treads and/or Landing are Out of Level
Article Type: Freehold
Article Number: 10.22
Warranty Year(s): One Year
Performance: Stairs shall be installed in accordance with the Building Code.
Warranty: One-Year - Work and Materials. Two-Year - Ontario Building Code - Health and Safety
Action: Stairs not meeting the acceptable performance condition shall be repaired.

Condition: FH 12.28: Splinters Occur in Strip Wood Flooring
Article Type: Freehold
Article Number: 12.28
Warranty Year(s): One Year
Performance: Finished flooring shall have a surface that is smooth, even and free from splinters.
Warranty: One-Year - Work and Materials. · Splinters resulting from improper maintenance are excluded from the statutory warranty.
Action: Splintered flooring shall be repaired.

Remarks

The open grain in some wood surfaces tends to show a rough appearance yet feel smooth; this is a natural property of wood and is acceptable. See Also: 9.7 FINISH OF PAINTED GYPSUM WALLBOARD (DRYWALL) VARIES

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Natural lighting conditions throughout the day may change the appearance of the properly painted surface. Brush marks are acceptable in cut-in areas and on trim and may vary in appearance with paint type. Repainted areas shall match the original finished surface for colour, sheen and texture as closely as possible. See Also: 9.7 FINISH OF PAINTED GYPSUM WALLBOARD (DRYWALL) VARIES 9.8 FINISHED SURFACE IS ROUGH 10.21 INTERIOR DOOR EDGE IS NOT PAINTED

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Use of inappropriate household cleaners can sometimes contribute to discolouration and premature deterioration of finishes. See Also: 9.12 WALLCOVERING IS PEELING

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None

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Stair parts do not include applied trim and moulding. See section 10.15 “Joint Quality of Interior Trim and Moulding Work”. See Also: 10.15 JOINT QUALITY OF INTERIOR TRIM AND MOULDING WORK

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Extended low-humidity indoor environments can cause excessive shrinkage in the wood resulting in loose stair connections. The homeowner must maintain indoor humidity levels to prevent excessive drying of materials. A squeak-free stair may not be attainable.

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Minor gaps may exist due to different methods of fabrication of the railing.

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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.

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This does not apply in unfinished rooms or spaces.

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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

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

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None

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Splinters should not occur under normal usage conditions. See Also: 12.24 FINISH ON WOOD FLOORING HAS CRACKED, BLISTERED, BUBBLED, OR PEELED RESULTING IN DETACHMENT OF FINISH

Freehold Home Unfinished Basement - Stairs

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