PERFORMANCE GUIDELINES: 4. EXTERIOR FINISHING

4.26 Unsealed Gaps Between Dissimilar Cladding Materials and Penetrations Through Cladding

Acceptable Performance/Condition

Gaps shall not allow unintended water penetration into the building envelope.

The junction between dissimilar cladding materials shall be finished in accordance with the Building Code and/or the manufacturer’s requirements.

Where rain screen principles are used in the cladding design, the sealing may be behind the surface of the cladding.

Space between different cladding materials and between penetrations is required to allow for movement but must be weather tight.

Warranty Coverage

• 12 months In-Home
• 15 months Common Property
• 2 years Cladding Detachment or Material Damage
• 5 years Unintended Water Penetration

Damage resulting from maintenance not conducted in keeping with maintenance documentation provided to the owner by the warranty provider or builder is not covered under warranty.

Claim Response

Cladding not meeting the Acceptable Performance/Condition is to be rectified.

Maintenance Tip

No maintenance tips available