PERFORMANCE GUIDELINES: 13. CHIMNEYS AND FIREPLACES

13.1 Joint or Crack in Chimney Cap Allows Water Leak

Acceptable Performance/Condition

Chimney caps shall be water resistant.

Warranty Coverage

  • 12 months In-Home
  • 15 months Common Property
  • 5 years Unintended Water Penetration

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.

Claim Response

Chimney caps not meeting the Acceptable Performance/Condition are to be rectified.

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

Maintenance Tip

No maintenance tips available