Construction Performance Guidelines
Article Number
Condition
CLAY BRICKS ARE CHIPPED
Acceptable Performance/Condition
Clay brick veneer shall be installed in accordance with the Building Code. Installed clay bricks that are visible as part of the cladding shall not be chipped in excess of the limits described in Appendix A6 “Chipped Clay Bricks”.
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
Brick veneer not meeting the acceptable condition shall be repaired.
Remarks
There are certain brick types that are designed to be tumbled or chipped in appearance. Professional brick tinting methods are acceptable to repair the appearance of chipped bricks. The colour/texture of repaired areas shall match the existing as closely as possible when dry. Variation in colour may be noticeable when wet.