PERFORMANCE GUIDELINES: 4. EXTERIOR FINISHING

4.13 Horizontal Masonry Joint Alignment Is Not Uniform

Acceptable Performance/Condition

Variations in the courses, joints or layers in brick can be affected by the masonry selected and the bond pattern.

Unless otherwise designed to be out of alignment, horizontal masonry joints must not appear out of alignment more than 12 mm (1/2”) over a 3 m (10') distance. This condition does not apply to randomly sized masonry products

Warranty Coverage

• 12 months In-Home
• 15 months Common Property

Claim Response

Cracks in excess of the Acceptable Performance/Condition are to be investigated, to determine the cause, and rectified. Where repairs are required, colour, finish or texture may not have an exact match.

Maintenance Tip

Masonry with joints not meeting the Acceptable Performance/Condition is to be rectified.

Where repairs are required, colour, finish or texture may not have an exact match.