Construction Performance Guidelines
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About the Guidelines
These helpful guidelines outline work and material deficiencies in new homes and residential condominium units covered under the statutory warranty [...]
Article Number
Condition
EXPOSED BALCONY CONCRETE FINISHES HAVE EXCESSIVE VARIATION IN COLOUR
Acceptable Performance/Condition
Variations in concrete colour are to be expected with cast-concrete construction. Variations are considered acceptable if the finishes provide a general uniformity in appearance when viewed from grade.
Warranty
One-Year - Work and Materials
Action
Concrete with excessive variation in colour shall be cleaned or coated to provide a uniform finish.
Remarks
Cast concrete will inherently have colour variations. While upgraded finishes are possible, they are not mandatory and are at the discretion of the design team. There are no requirements in the Ontario Building Code to paint the surface. However, if the builder does apply paint (of the appropriate type) to the surface the warranty shall apply to the installed paint.