Construction Performance Guidelines
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About the Guidelines
These helpful guidelines outline work and material deficiencies in new homes and residential condominium units covered under the statutory warranty [...]
Article Number
Condition
DETERIORATING MASONRY CLADDING
Acceptable Performance/Condition
Masonry cladding shall be manufactured and installed to prevent premature deterioration.
Warranty
One-Year – Work and Materials. Two -Year – Cladding Detachment, Displacement or Deterioration. 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
Masonry cladding that is deteriorated, detached, or displaced shall be repaired.
Remarks
The colour/texture of repaired areas shall match the existing as closely as possible when dry. Variation in colour may be noticeable when wet. Where colour variation of the repaired area is visible under normal lighting and dry conditions from 6 m, the colour shall be adjusted. Professional tinting methods are acceptable to adjust colour. Masonry includes brick, block, stone, manufactured stone (or similar) and related materials Deterioration of masonry can result from problems with manufacture, installation or exposure.