PERFORMANCE GUIDELINES: 14. GARAGES AND EXTERIORS

14.18 Exterior Deck Springy or Shaky

Acceptable Performance/Condition

Attached exterior decks shall be designed and installed in accordance with the BC Building Code.

Decks are designed for specific loading. Overloading decks beyond the design capacity can cause stability and structural issues. Owners should consult their maintenance documentation and if necessary a professional review should be conducted before installing hot tubs or other heavy loads on decks.

Warranty Coverage

• 12 months In-Home
• 15 months Common Property
• 2 years BC Building Code Violation Resulting in Safety Hazard
• 10 years Structural Failure

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

Decks not meeting the Acceptable Performance/Condition are to 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

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