- Condition
- CE 2.5: Defective Caulking
- Article Type
- Common Element
- Article Number
- 2.5
- Warranty Year(s)
- One Year
- Performance
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.
- Warranty
One-Year - Work and Materials. One-Year – Ontario Building Code Violation. Two-Year – Cladding Detachment, Displacement or Deterioration. Damage resulting from improper maintenance is not covered by the statutory warranty
- Action
Caulking which does not achieve the specified performance requirements shall be repaired.
- Condition
- CE 2.6: Water Collects on Window or Door Sills or Flashings
- Article Type
- Common Element
- Article Number
- 2.6
- Warranty Year(s)
- One Year
- Performance
Window and door sills and related flashings designed to control surface water shall not collect water.
- Warranty
One-Year - Work and Materials
- Action
Window sills and flashings not meeting the acceptable performance shall be corrected.
- Condition
- CE 2.16: Water Leak Through Building Envelope (Exterior Closure)
- Article Type
- Common Element
- Article Number
- 2.16
- Performance
The building envelope/exterior closure shall be constructed to prevent water entry into the interior of the building.
- Warranty
One - Year – Work and Materials. One - Year – Ontario Building Code Violations. Two -Year – Building Envelope Water Penetration. Damage resulting from normal wear and tear, improper maintenance or additions, alterations and deletions made by the homeowner is not covered by the statutory warranty.
- Action
Building envelopes/exterior closures not meeting the acceptable condition shall be repaired.
- Condition
- CE 2.17: Water Leak Through Windows or Doors
- Article Type
- Common Element
- Article Number
- 2.17
- Performance
The building envelope openings in exterior walls such as windows and doors, and junctions between cladding materials, shall not allow water penetration.
- Warranty
One - Year – Ontario Building Code Violations. Two -Year – Building Envelope Water Penetration. Damage resulting from normal wear and tear, improper maintenance or additions, alterations and deletions made by the homeowner is not covered by the statutory warranty.
- Action
Defects resulting in water penetration through the envelope, around windows and doors shall be repaired.
- Condition
- CE 2.19: Condensation Forming Between The Panes Of An Insulating (Factory Sealed) Glass Unit
- Article Type
- Common Element
- Article Number
- 2.19
- Warranty Year(s)
- One Year
- Performance
Insulating glass units shall be free from condensation between the panes.
- Warranty
One-Year -Work and Materials
- Action
Insulating glass units with condensation between the panes shall be replaced.
- Condition
- CE 2.20: Condensation On Window Systems
- Article Type
- Common Element
- Article Number
- 2.20
- Warranty Year(s)
- One Year
- Performance
Condensation on the interior surfaces of window systems is not warranted unless it is clearly determined to result from workmanship related to the construction or non-compliance with the Ontario Building Code, the design or the manufacturer’s installation guidelines
- Warranty
One-Year -Work and Materials. Damage caused by dampness or condensation due to failure by the homeowner to maintain adequate ventilation or proper operation of moisture-producing devices such as humidifiers is excluded from warranty.
- Action
Windows not meeting the acceptable performance criteria shall be repaired.
- Condition
- FH 3.3: Malfunction of Windows
- Article Type
- Freehold
- Article Number
- 3.3
- Warranty Year(s)
- One Year
- Performance
- Windows shall be installed to operate with reasonable ease.
- Warranty
- One-Year - Work and Materials. · Damage resulting from improper maintenance, or alterations, deletions or additions made by the homeowner is not covered by the statutory warranty.
- Action
- Windows not meeting the acceptable performance shall be repaired.
- Condition
- FH 3.4: Window Glass And/Or Screen Is Damaged
- Article Type
- Freehold
- Article Number
- 3.4
- Warranty Year(s)
- One Year
- Performance
Window glass and screens shall be free from damage at the time of the PDI.
- Warranty
One-Year - Work and Materials.
- Action
Damaged window glass and screens reported on the PDI Form shall be repaired. If not noted, the homeowner must establish that the damage was caused by the builder.
- Condition
- FH 3.5: Glass Is Scratched
- Article Type
- Freehold
- Article Number
- 3.5
- Warranty Year(s)
- One Year
- Performance
- Glass surfaces shall not have scratches visible from a distance of 1,500 mm at the time of the PDI.
- Warranty
- One-Year - Work and Materials. · Damage due to improper maintenance and normal wear and tear is not covered by the statutory warranty.
- Action
- Scratched glass not meeting the acceptable condition and reported on the PDI Form shall be repaired. If not noted, the homeowner must establish that the damage was caused by the builder.
- Condition
- FH 3.6: Glass is Cracked
- Article Type
- Freehold
- Article Number
- 3.6
- Warranty Year(s)
- One Year
- Performance
- Windows shall be installed so that the glass does not crack due to unusual stress caused by movement or settlement of the building frame.
- Warranty
- One-Year - Work and Materials. · Damage resulting from normal wear and tear is not covered by the statutory warranty.
- Action
- Windows with glass showing stress cracks shall be repaired.
- Condition
- FH 3.7: Window Unit Leaks During Rain
- Article Type
- Freehold
- Article Number
- 3.7
- Warranty Year(s)
- One Year
- Performance
- Windows, when properly closed, shall not allow water penetration under conditions for which they were designed.
- Warranty
- One-Year - Work and Materials. Two-Year - Building Envelope Water Penetration . • Damage caused by improper maintenance or an act of God is excluded from the statutory warranty.
- Action
- Defective windows that leak shall be repaired or replaced.
- Condition
- FH 4.19: Water Leakage at Doors and Windows or at the top of the foundation
- Article Type
- Freehold
- Article Number
- 4.19
- Warranty Year(s)
- One Year
- Performance
Openings in exterior walls such as windows and doors, and junctions between cladding materials, shall not allow water penetration.
- Warranty
One-Year - Ontario Building Code Violations. Two-Year - Building Envelope Water Penetration. · Water penetration due to improper maintenance is excluded from the statutory warranty.
- Action
Defects resulting in water penetration around windows, doors, and over the top of the foundation shall be repaired.
- Condition
- FH 8.2: Exterior Air Infiltration Through Windows and Doors
- Article Type
- Freehold
- Article Number
- 8.2
- Warranty Year(s)
- One Year
- Performance
Windows and doors shall meet the rating for weather tightness required by the Building Code.
- Warranty
One-Year - Work and Materials
- Action
Ensure the window or door has been tested to meet the required weather tightness rating. Adjust weather stripping and/or hardware to reduce air leakage by ensuring positive contact along the weather seal.
Leakage into the interior refers both to leakage into occupied spaces and also to leakage into the concealed portions of a wall system that is intended to be face-sealed. The building envelope/exterior closure includes the elements which separate the interior conditioned space from the exterior and includes cladding, windows, doors, vents, louvers, grilles etc. Roofing is covered separately. Joints and cracks in exterior wall surfaces and around openings shall be properly sealed to prevent the entry of water unless otherwise considered by the design. Repairs cannot alter the design intent of the cladding system. For example, leaks in a rain-screen system cannot be face-sealed.
Condensation between panes indicates the airtight seal around the edge of the glass is broken. An extended warranty may be available through the window manufacturer.
Condensation can be a result of lifestyle. Condensation occurs when water vapour in indoor air contacts cool surfaces such as window glass. Condensation on interior window surfaces is common during cold seasons. When outdoor temperatures are well below freezing, ice may form on the window. Since it is important for homeowners to maintain proper humidity levels within the home to prevent damage to other components such as hardwood flooring and for physical health, some condensation on windows may be expected. Indoor humidity levels may be controlled by de-humidification, ventilation or air conditioning. Interior air moving over the windows can help control condensation. Heavy draperies or window coverings that cover windows and blocked heat diffusers can prevent this from happening. Running the ventilation fan continuously can also help to control condensation on windows.
Note any damaged windows or damaged/missing screens on the PDI Form. If not noted, it will be difficult to establish that the damage was caused by the builder. If you cannot assess damage because the surface of the windows has been obscured from view, this should also be noted on the PDI Form. See Also: 3.5 GLASS IS SCRATCHED 3.6 GLASS IS CRACKED 3.8 CONDENSATION FORMING BETWEEN INSULATING (FACTORY SEALED) GLASS UNIT 8.5 CONDENSATION AND/OR FROST ON WINDOWS
Flashings must be installed above exterior wall openings and at the top of the foundation (masonry veneer) to direct water to the exterior. Perforations in flashing due to physical damage or chemical incompatibility, deterioration, improper termination and lack of weep holes in masonry veneer can allow water to drain to the interior. See Also: 1.13 FOUNDATION WALL LEAKS Appendix A5 “How to Conduct a Water Test”
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