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.
3. EXTERIOR
OBSERVATION
ACTION REQUIRED
COMMENTS
ROOFING
SECTION III.
3.11 Roof and roof flashing leaks.
Builder will correct active and current leaks that occur under normal conditions.
No action is required if leak is due to snow or ice buildup, high winds or driving rains. Prevention of snow or ice buildup is the Owner's responsibility. Substantiation of an active and current leak is the Owner's responsibility. Owner maintenance is required. Cupping in excess of 1/2 in. should be reported to the manufacturer. Shingles shall not blow off in winds less than the manufacturer's specifications. Moisture accumulation in attics which are not adequately vented is a deficiency. Owner is responsible to keep vents clear of obstruc- tions to promote air flow. Owner is responsible for keeping gutters and downspouts clean. Owner is responsible for keeping gutters and downspouts clean. Gutters may overflow during heavy rains. Standing water beyond the 10 ft. perimeter of the foundation is not covered by this Limited Warranty. Owner is responsible for establish- ing and maintaining adequate ground cover. If settlement does not exceed 6 in., it is Owner’s responsibility to fill affected areas. The party responsible for establishing the final grade shall provide for positive drainage away from foundation. Owner is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate ground cover.
3.12 Lifted, torn, curled, or cupped shingles.
No action required.
3.13 Shingles that have blown off. 3.14 Inadequate ventilation.
Builder will correct affected area if due to poor installation. Builder will provide adequate ventilation.
Builder will correct to limit standing water depth at 1 in. Builder will correct leaks at connections.
3.15 Water stays in gutters.
3.16 Gutter or downspout leaks.
SITE WORK
Builder will correct water which stands for more than 24 hours, or more than 48 hours in swales. If final grading was performed by Builder, he will replace fill in excessively settled areas only once.
3.17 Standing water within 10 ft. of the foundation.
3.18 Settling of ground around foundation walls, utility trenches or other filled areas on property where there has been excavation and backfill which affected foundation drainage.
STRUCTURALLY ATTACHED STOOP, PORCH & PATIO
Stoops, porches and patios which are poured separately and simply abut the house are not covered by this Limited Warranty.
3.19 Settlement, heaving or movement.
Builder will correct if move- ment exceeds 1 in. from the Home for stoops, porches and patios which are structurally attached. Builder will correct only if damage is documented prior to occupancy.
Owner is responsible for establishing a pre- closing walk-through inspection list.
3.20 Concrete splatters on adjacent surfaces.
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WPMIC #319 Rev. 8/19 © 1996 Harrisburg, PA
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