Construction Performance Guidelines
Article Number
1.7
Condition
CONCRETE BLOCK FOUNDATION WALL IS CRACKED
Acceptable Performance/Condition
Cracks resulting from normal shrinkage are acceptable; cracks in excess of 2 mm in width are not acceptable.
Warranty
One-Year - Work and Materials. · Cracks resulting from normal shrinkage of materials caused by drying after construction are excluded from the statutory warranty.
Action
Cracks in excess of the acceptable condition shall be repaired.
Remarks
Where crack width exceeds the acceptable condition, or where lateral or vertical movement is evident, further investigation may be required. The colour and texture of a repaired area may not match the surrounding concrete. See Also: 1.10 CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE FOUNDATION WALL IS CRACKED. 1.13 FOUNDATION WALL LEAKS