PERFORMANCE GUIDELINES: 14. GARAGES AND EXTERIORS

14.15 Water Ponding on Concrete Driveway or Walkway

Acceptable Performance/Condition

Concrete driveways and walkways shall be designed and installed so that rain and snowmelt does not accumulate on these surfaces. Ponding water greater than 12.5mm (1/2”) in depth should not remain for more than 48 hours after rainfall has stopped and conditions of evaporation exist.

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

Some materials and surface finishes are not smooth and may retain water and are not considered to be a defect.

As part of surface water management, water should not be directed beneath a walkway.

Warranty Coverage

• 12 months In-Home
• 15 months Common Property

Claim Response

Concrete driveways and walkways not meeting the Acceptable Performance/Condition are to be rectified.

Where repairs are made, an exact match of colour, finish, grain, sheen or texture may not be possible.

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