PERFORMANCE GUIDELINES: 1. FOUNDATION/BASEMENT

1.17 Basement Floor Slab Water Leakage

Acceptable Performance/Condition

Occasional dampness due to condensation is not abnormal and not considered a defect.

Basement floor slabs shall not allow unintended water penetration through cracks in the slab or openings around the perimeter or other penetrations unless designed as such.

Leaks may be caused by the failure of the foundation drainage system.

The owner must take immediate steps to prevent damage to their property and report the condition to their warranty provider and builder.

Warranty Coverage

• 2 years Foundation Drainage System Defects
• 5 years Unintended Water Penetration

Water leakage resulting from maintenance not conducted in keeping with documentation provided by the warranty provider or builder, exterior grade alterations made by the owner, an act of nature or failure of municipal services or other utilities is not covered under warranty.

Claim Response

Basement floor slabs not meeting the Acceptable Performance/Condition are to be rectified.

Subsurface investigation may be required.

Maintenance Tip

No maintenance tips available