Austin, TX RWC Warranty Manual

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

WINDOWS

SECTION III.

3.31 Condensation or frost on interior window surface.

Condensation is relative to the quality and type of windows. Temperature differences in high levels of humidity along with indi- vidual living habits will cause condensation. Owner is responsible for establishing a pre-closing walk-through inspection list.

No action required.

3.32 Clouding or condensation between panes of glass.

Builder will correct only if damage is documented prior to occupancy. Builder will correct only if damage is documented prior to occupancy. Builder will correct poorly fitted windows.

3.33 Glass breakage.

Owner is responsible for establishing a pre-closing walk-through inspection list.

3.34 Excessive drafts and leaks.

Relative to the quality and type of windows, drafts are sometimes noticeable around win- dows, especially during high winds. It may be necessary for the Owner to have storm windows installed to provide a satisfactory solution in high wind areas. All caulking materials expand and contract due to tem- perature variation and dissimilar materials. Maintenance of weather-stripping is Owner's responsibility. Windows should open, close and lock with reasonable pressure.

3.35 Difficult to open, close or lock.

Builder will correct.

4. INTERIOR

DOORS

4.1 Latch is loose or rattles. 4.2 Binds, sticks or does not latch.

Some minor movement should be expected. Seasonal changes may cause doors to expand and contract, and are usually temporary conditions. Seasonal changes may cause doors to expand and contract, and are usually temporary conditions.

No action required. Builder will correct if due to faulty workmanship and materials. Builder will correct warping which exceeds 1/4 in., measured vertically, horizon- tally or diagonally. Builder will correct gaps in excess of 1-1/2 in. between bottom of passage door and finished floor or 2 in. between bottom of closet door and finished floor. Builder will correct.

4.3 Warping.

4.4 Excessive opening at bottom.

Gaps under doors are intended for air flow.

4.5 Rubs on carpet.

Builder is not responsible if Owner installs carpet.

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