PERFORMANCE GUIDELINES: 14. GARAGES AND EXTERIORS

14.8 Asphalt or Concrete Driveway Cracked

Acceptable Performance/Condition

Cracks in driveways in excess of 10 mm (3/8") in width or displacement are not acceptable.

Actual crack width shall be determined using a suitable measuring device inserted inside the crack.

Minor cracks may develop in driveways due to the following situations and are not covered:

• soil settlement/erosion;
• heavy loads from large vehicles, or;
• the normal shrinkage of the asphalt or concrete.

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

Cracks in asphalt or concrete driveways not meeting the Acceptable Performance/Condition must be rectified.

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

Seasonal conditions may delay the timing of repairs.

Maintenance Tip

Salts and de-icers applied to concrete surfaces (either intentionally for ice melting or unintentionally from road slush) can cause pitting, spalling and scaling of concrete surfaces. Cleaning concrete of road salts and application of appropriate concrete sealer is part of normal home maintenance.