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Exterior wood trim may split; cracks visible from 6 m under normal lighting conditions, or cracks resulting in displacement or detachment, are not acceptable.

Exterior wood trim may warp, twist or cup. Loose trim or trim that falls off is not acceptable.

When viewed from a perpendicular distance of 1,500 mm, painted or finished surfaces shall be free of visible mould and mildew.

The building envelope shall be constructed to prevent water entry.

Vertical mortar joint thickness shall appear uniform when viewed from a distance of no less than 6 m, and shall be 10 mm with a tolerance of -5 mm to +10 mm in accordance with the Building Code.

Steel angle lintels supporting masonry shall be protected from corrosion, as per the Ontario Building Code. Corrosion protection applied to lintels shall not deteriorate to the extent of exposing the unfinished steel beneath and lintels shall not rust within one year of the date of possession.

Cracks resulting from normal shrinkage are acceptable; cracks in excess of 6 mm in width are not acceptable.

Concrete surfaces shall not disintegrate to the extent that the aggregate is exposed under normal conditions of weathering and use.

Efflorescence can occur on concrete and masonry foundation surfaces.