PERFORMANCE GUIDELINES: 1. FOUNDATION/BASEMENT

1.6 Interior Concrete Floor Has Settled

Acceptable Performance/Condition

Minor settlement of concrete floors is not uncommon and is acceptable.

Where the interior floor meets a foundation wall, the concrete floor slab shall not settle more than 12 mm (1/2”) from its original position.

The above standard applies to finished and unfinished concrete floors within a new home. Floors serving attached garages or carports are dealt with later in this document.

Warranty Coverage

• 12 months In-Home
• 15 month Common Property

Claim Response

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

Repair may include adding a topping, slab jacking or other industry accepted method.

Where repairs are made, colour, finish or texture of the repair may not match the surrounding concrete.

Maintenance Tip

No maintenance tips available.