PERFORMANCE GUIDELINES: 4. EXTERIOR FINISHING

4.17 Water Leakage at Doors, Windows or at Top of the Foundation

Acceptable Performance/Condition

Openings in exterior walls, such as windows, doors, vents and junctions between cladding materials, shall not allow unintended water penetration.

Warranty Coverage

• 5 years Unintended Water Penetration

Unintended water penetration due to maintenance not conducted in keeping with maintenance documentation provided to the owner by the warranty provider or builder is not covered under warranty.

Claim Response

Masonry not meeting Acceptable Performance/Condition must be rectified.

Openings in exterior walls such as windows, doors, vents and junctions between cladding materials not meeting the Acceptable Performance/Condition must be rectified.

Maintenance Tip

Keep flower beds well away from the bottom of the masonry.

Do not pile snow against the house.