PERFORMANCE GUIDELINES: 14. GARAGES AND EXTERIORS

14.24 Exterior Deck Out of Level or Has Ponding Water

Acceptable Performance/Condition

Exterior decks should slope away from the building to a drain or drainage point.

Decks shall be designed and installed to avoid excessive water ponding. Some incidental ponding after a rain is to be expected and is not covered under warranty.

Standing water from rainfall exceeding the following shall be rectified:

• 6mm (1/4”) in depth, or;
• 3mm (1/8”) in depth that exceeds 1.0 square meter (10.76 square feet) and remains standing in excess of 48 hours after a rainfall has stopped on days of evaporation.

Some retained water at drain edges, seams, transitions or flashing is not uncommon and is not considered a defect.

Warranty Coverage

• 12 months In-Home
• 15 months Common Property

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

Exterior decks not meeting the Acceptable Performance/Condition must be rectified.

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

Seasonal conditions may delay the timing of repairs.

Maintenance Tip

Check all drains and scuppers for blockages, especially in winter.