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
EXTERIOR PAINT/COATING IS PEELING OR BUBBLING
Acceptable Performance/Condition
Paint or coating on cladding shall not separate from the substrate.
Warranty
One - Year – Work and Materials. One - Year – Ontario Building Code Violations. Damage resulting from normal wear and tear, improper maintenance or additions, alterations and deletions made by the homeowner is not covered by the statutory warranty.
Action
Paint/coating not meeting the acceptable condition shall be repaired.
Remarks
Paint/coating includes any finish applied to a substrate whether factory-applied or site-applied Paint/coating separating from the substrate may indicate a problem with trapped moisture. The colour or texture of repaired areas shall match the existing as close as possible. The patched area should not be readily apparent when viewed from a distance of 6 m under normal lighting conditions.