2-10 Warranty Guide

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ITEMS COVERED UNDER THE WORKMANSHIP WARRANTY COVERAGE

3.1 UNIT MASONRY (BRICK, BLOCK AND STONE) CONTINUED

Cracks in concrete block basement walls.

Deficiency

Construction Performance Guidelines Builder/Seller Responsibility

Small shrinkage cracks that do not affect the structural ability of masonry foundation walls are not unusual. Cracks 1/4 inch or greater in width are deficiencies. Investigate to determine cause. Builder/Seller shall take the necessary steps to remove the cause andmake repairs by pointing and patching, reinforcement or replacement of the defective courses.

None.

Exclusions

Concrete block basement wall is bowed.

Deficiency

Construction Performance Guidelines Builder/Seller Responsibility

Block concrete walls shall not bow in excess of 1 inch in 8 feet whenmeasured from the base to the top of the wall.

Repair basement walls that are bowed in excess of 1 inch in 8 feet.

None.

Exclusions

3.2 STUCCO AND CEMENT PLASTER

Cracking or spalling of stucco and cement plaster.

Deficiency

Construction Performance Guidelines Builder/Seller Responsibility

Hairline cracks in stucco or cement plaster are common especially if applied directly tomasonry backup. Cracks greater than 1/8 inch in width or spalling of the finish surfaces are deficiencies. Scrape out cracks and spalled areas, one time only, during the workmanship warranty term . Fill with cement plaster or stucco to match finish and color as close as possible.

Builder/Seller is not responsible for failure tomatch color or texture due to the nature of material.

Exclusions

Separation of coating frombase on exterior stucco wall.

Deficiency

Construction Performance Guidelines Builder/Seller Responsibility

The coating shall not separate from the base on an exterior stucco wall.

Repair areas where the coating has separated from the base.

Builder/Seller is not responsible for failure tomatch color or texture due to the nature of thematerial.

Exclusions

4. CARPENTRY AND FRAMING

4.1 PLYWOOD AND JOISTS

Wood subfloor squeaks or seems loose.

Deficiency

Construction Performance Guidelines Builder/Seller Responsibility

Loud and objectionable squeaks caused by improper installation or loose subfloor are deficiencies, but a totally squeak-proof floor cannot be guaranteed. Refasten any loose subfloor or take other corrective action to reduce squeaking to the extent possible within reasonable repair capability, without removing floor and ceiling finishes. Floor squeaks may occur when a subfloor that has come loose from the joists is deflected by the weight of a person and rubs against the nails that hold it in place. Squeaks may also occur when one joist is deflected while the other members remain stationary. The Construction Performance Guidelines require the builder/seller tomake a reasonable attempt to eliminate squeaks without requiring removal of floor and ceiling finishes, nailing loose subflooring with casing nails into the carpet surface and countersinking the head is an acceptable practice.

Exclusions

Unevenwood framed floors.

Deficiency

Construction Performance Guidelines Builder/Seller Responsibility

Wood floors shall not havemore than a 1/4 inch ridge or depression within any 32 inchmeasurement.

Correct or repair tomeet the Construction Performance Guidelines .

None.

Exclusions

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