Construction Performance Guidelines
Article Number
12.31
Condition
CRACKS APPEARING IN GROUTING OF CERAMIC TILE JOINTS OR AT JUNCTIONS WITH OTHER MATERIALS SUCH AS BATHTUBS
Acceptable Performance/Condition
Hairline cracks in grout are common, however, loose or missing grout is unacceptable.
Warranty
One-Year - Work and Materials. · Cracks resulting from normal shrinkage of materials due to drying after construction are excluded from the statutory warranty.
Action
Cracks not meeting the acceptable condition shall be repaired.
Remarks
Slight variations in grout colour are to be expected when making repairs. See Also: 12.33 GROUT IS NOT A UNIFORM COLOUR