PERFORMANCE GUIDELINES: 5. ROOFS

5.4 Wind-Driven Snow or Rain Entering Through Attic Vents

Acceptable Performance/Condition

Attic vents must be designed and installed to:

• prevent the entry of rain, snow under normal weather conditions, and;
• be in accordance with the Building Code.

During heavy storm conditions, some precipitation may occasionally be driven into roof vents and is not a defect.

Warranty Coverage

• 5 years Unintended Water Penetration

Warrantable if wind-driven snow or rain entering through attic vents causes or is likely to cause material damage to the new home.

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

Damage to personal property is not covered under warranty.

Claim Response

Attic vents not meeting the Acceptable Performance/Condition must be rectified.

Maintenance Tip

No maintenance tips available