2-10 Home Buyers Warranty - Electronic Brochure

ITEMS COVERED UNDER THE 1-YEAR WORKMANSHIP COVERAGE

DEFICIENCY

CONSTRUCTION PERFORMANCE GUIDELINES

BUILDER/SELLER RESPONSIBILITY

EXCLUSION

5. Thermal and Moisture Protection

5.1 Waterproofing Leaks in basement or in foundation/crawl space.

Leaks resulting in actual trickling of water through the walls or seeping through the floor are deficiencies.

Take such action as is necessary to correct basement and crawl space leaks, except where the cause is determined to be the result of Your negligence. Where a sump pit has been installed by Builder/Seller in the affected area but the sump pump was not contracted for or installed by Builder/Seller, no action is required until a properly sized pump is installed by You in an attempt to correct the condition. Should the condition continue to exist, then Builder/Seller shall take necessary action to correct the problem. Builder/Seller shall install insulation of sufficient thickness and characteristics to meet the local industry standards. In the case of dispute, cost for investigating the sufficiency of insulation and restoring areas to prior condition is to be borne by You if it is found that the standard has been met by Builder/Seller.

Leaks caused by landscaping improperly installed by You or failure by You to maintain proper grades are excluded from limited warranty coverage. Dampness in basement and foundation walls or in concrete basement and crawl space floors is often common to new construction and is not a deficiency.

5.2 Insulation Insufficient insulation.

Insulation that is not installed around all habitable areas in accordance with established local industry standards is a deficiency.

Sound transmission between rooms, floor levels, adjoining condominium units in a building, or from the street into Home.

NONE. NO COVERAGE.

NONE. NO COVERAGE.

NO COVERAGE is provided for soundproofing.

5.3 Ventilation and Noise Control Water accumulates in a vented crawl space.

Crawl spaces should be graded and proper exterior foundation drains installed as required by the prevailing building codes to prevent water from accumulating. Builder/Seller will install the ventilation and vapor barrier required by the prevailing building code.

Builder/Seller shall take corrective measures to meet the Construction Performance Guideline.

Builder/Seller is not responsible for water accumulation caused by failure by You to maintain the properly established grades, drainage structures, and swales. Builder/Seller is not responsible for temporary conditions that cause condensation that cannot be eliminated by ventilation and a vapor barrier. Sealed and conditioned crawl spaces do not require ventilation and are not deficiencies.

Condensation is evident on the vented crawl space surfaces.

Builder/Seller shall take correction actions to meet the Construction Performance Guideline. If the crawl space is ventilated as required by applicable building codes, then no corrective action is required by the Builder/Seller.

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