Construction Performance Guidelines
Article Number
Condition
ASPHALT OR CONCRETE DRIVEWAY HAS CRACKED
Acceptable Performance/Condition
Cracks are acceptable if caused by factors other than a defect in work or materials provided by the builder.
Warranty
One-Year - Work and Materials. · Damage resulting from normal shrinkage of materials caused by drying after construction, improper maintenance, normal wear and tear, subsidence of the land around the building, or alterations, deletions, or additions made by the homeowner is not covered by the statutory warranty.
Action
Cracks not meeting the acceptable condition shall be repaired.
Remarks
The condition is warranted where there is a demonstrated defect in work or material supplied by the builder. Cracks may develop in driveways due to environmental conditions, soil settlement, de-icing chemicals, or shrinkage of the asphalt or concrete, and are not warranted in those situations. Heavy loads from large vehicles can damage driveways. See Also: 14.8 DRIVEWAY HAS SETTLED