PERFORMANCE GUIDELINES: 2. FLOOR FRAMING

2.2 Wood Beam or Post Is Twisted, Bowed or Cupped

Acceptable Performance/Condition

A characteristic of drying wood, such as twisting, bowing or cupping, is considered normal occurring and cannot be prevented. Such conditions are primarily aesthetic rather than a structural problem.

Load-bearing wood beams and posts that are excessively twisted, bowed or cupped are not acceptable if the condition results in a structural defect.

Warranty Coverage

• 10 years Structural Failure

Claim Response

Beams and posts not meeting the Acceptable Performance/Condition are to be rectified.

Where repairs are made, an exact match of colour, finish, grain, sheen or texture may not be possible.

Maintenance Tip

Inspect beams at least yearly for alignment and adjust teleposts as required.