2-10 Warranty Guide

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ITEMS COVERED UNDER THE WORKMANSHIP WARRANTY COVERAGE

2.1 CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE CONTINUED

Interior concrete work is pitting, scaling or spalling.

Deficiency

Construction Performance Guidelines Builder/Seller Responsibility

Interior concrete surfaces that disintegrate to the extent that aggregate is exposed and loosened under normal conditions of use are deficiencies. Repair/replace tomeet the Construction Performance Guidelines . Where applicable, surface patching is an acceptedmethod of repair. Reinstall or replace any finish flooringmaterial as necessary.

None.

Exclusions

Efflorescence is present on surface of basement floor.

Deficiency

Construction Performance Guidelines Builder/Seller Responsibility

None. No coverage.

None. This is a normal condition.

None.

Exclusions

Separation of brick or masonry edging fromconcrete slab or step.

Deficiency

Construction Performance Guidelines Builder/Seller Responsibility

It is common for the joint to crack between concrete andmasonry due to the dissimilarity of thematerials. Cracks in excess of 1/4 inch are a deficiency. Grout crack fully and reset loosemasonry where required. Replacement of masonry material, if required, shall match the existing as closely as possible.

None.

Exclusions

Settling, heaving or separation of stoops and steps.

Deficiency

Construction Performance Guidelines Builder/Seller Responsibility

Stoops and steps that have settled, heaved or separated in excess of 1 inch fromhome are a deficiency.

Make a reasonable and cost effective effort tomeet the Construction Performance Guidelines .

None.

Exclusions

2.2 CONSTRUCTION AND CONTROL JOINTS

Separation or movement of concrete slabs within the structure at construction and control joints.

Deficiency

Construction Performance Guidelines Builder/Seller Responsibility

None. No coverage.

None.

Concrete slabs are designed tomove at construction and control joints. Control joints are placed in concrete for the purpose of encouraging cracking to take place at the joints instead of random locations.

Exclusions

3. MASONRY

3.1 UNIT MASONRY (BRICK, BLOCK AND STONE)

Cracks inmasonry, brick or stone veneer.

Deficiency

Construction Performance Guidelines

Small hairline cracks resulting from shrinkage are common inmortar joints of masonry construction. Cracks greater than 1/4 inch in width or are visible froma distance in excess of 20 feet are deficiencies.

Repair cracks that exceed 1/4 inch by tuck pointing and patching. These repairs should bemade toward the end of the first year of limited warranty coverage to permit home to stabilize and normal settlement to occur. Builder/Seller is not responsible for color variations between existing and newmortar.

Builder/Seller Responsibility

None.

Exclusions

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