Construction Performance Guidelines
Article Number
3.11
Condition
SHRINKAGE OF INSERTED PANELS SHOWS RAW WOOD EDGES ON EXTERIOR WOOD DOORS
Acceptable Performance/Condition
Wooden panels will shrink and expand because of temperature and/or humidity changes, and may expose unpainted surfaces; this is acceptable. However, gaps between the edge of an inserted panel and the rest of the door caused by shrinkage are not normal and not acceptable.
Warranty
One-Year - Work and Materials. · Normal shrinkage of materials caused by drying after construction is not covered by the statutory warranty.
Action
Doors not meeting the acceptable condition shall be repaired.
Remarks
None