PERFORMANCE GUIDELINES: 14. GARAGES AND EXTERIORS

14.23 Fastener Sticks Up on Deck Surface

Acceptable Performance/Condition

Floor decking boards shall be fastened securely and comply with the BC Building Code.

Fasteners shall be set generally flush or slightly recessed so they do not present a hazard.

Fasteners may protrude over time due to normal wood shrinkage. Typically, it is not the fastener that rises but rather the lumber dries and shrinks away from the fasteners.

Warranty Coverage

• 12 months In-Home
• 15 months Common Property

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

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

Maintenance Tip

Fasteners that protrude due to normal wood shrinkage can be reset by the owner as part of routine maintenance.