WARRANTY STANDARDS • A. YEAR 1 COVERAGE ONLY The following Warranty Standards are applicable only to warranted items stated in Section II of this Limited Warranty. Read Section II to determine if the following Warranty Standards apply. †
A. YEAR 1 STANDARDS ONLY
1. FOUNDATIONS
OBSERVATION
ACTION REQUIRED
COMMENTS
BASEMENT
SECTION III.
No action required.
The expansion/contraction joint is placed to control cracking. This is not a deficiency. In rooms not initially finished as living areas or where a floor or a portion of a floor surface has been designed for specific drainage purposes, a slope which exceeds 3/8 in. within a 32 in. measure- ment is not a deficiency. Shrinkage cracks are common and should be expected. Surface patching and epoxy injections are examples of acceptable repair methods. Some cracks are common through masonry and mortar joints. Cracks 1/4 in. or less are considered routine Owner maintenance. A one-time occurrence may not indicate a Defect. Owner must maintain proper grading around the Home and maintain any surface water control systems installed by Builder. Dampness and con- densation are normal conditions and are not covered by this Limited Warranty. Disintegration caused by erosion due to salt, chemicals, implements used and other factors beyond Builder’s control is not a warranted deficiency. Minor impressions in floor covering are not considered significant imperfections. Surface patching and epoxy injections are examples of acceptable repair methods. Shrinkage cracks are common and should be expected. Maintaining adequate ventilation and moisture control is considered Owner maintenance.
1.1 Cracks appear in control joints.
Builder will correct those areas in which Defect exceeds 3/8 in. within a 32 in. measurement.
1.2 Uneven concrete floors in finished areas of a base - ment.
Builder will correct any crack which exceeds 1/4 in. in width.
1.3 Cracks in poured concrete foundation walls.
Builder will correct cracks which exceed 1/4 in. in width.
1.4 Cracks in block or veneer wall.
Builder will correct.
1.5 Leaks resulting in actual flow or trickling of water through wall or floor, causing an accumulation.
Builder will correct disintegrat- ed surfaces caused by improper placement of concrete.
1.6 Disintegration of the concrete floor surface.
Builder will correct so Defect is not readily noticeable when floor covering is in place.
1.7 Cracks in concrete floor which rupture or signifi - cantly impair performance of floor covering. 1.8 Cracks in concrete floor of unfinished area (no floor covering) or in areas not designed for living. 1.9 Condensation on walls,
Builder will correct cracks which exceed 1/4 in. in width or vertical displacement.
No action required.
joists, support columns and other components of basement area.
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† Homeowners in the State of New York, refer to State of New York Addendum, Section V.B.
WPMIC #319 Rev. 8/19 © 1996 Harrisburg, PA
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