PERFORMANCE GUIDELINES: 4. EXTERIOR FINISHING

4.18 Bricks Are Chipped

Acceptable Performance/Condition

There are certain brick types that are designed to be tumbled or chipped in appearance and these would not be covered.

Masonry shall be installed in accordance with the Building Code. Installed bricks that are visible as part of the cladding shall not be chipped in excess of the limits described in Appendix A6 Chipped Clay Bricks.

Warranty Coverage

• 12 months In-Home
• 15 months Common Property

Damage resulting from weathering, normal wear and tear, maintenance not conducted in keeping with maintenance documentation provided to the owner by the warranty provider, or builder additions, alterations and deletions made by the owner is not covered under warranty.

Claim Response

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

Variation in colour may be noticeable when wet. Professional brick tinting methods are acceptable to repair the appearance of chipped bricks.

Maintenance Tip

Check masonry at least annually for spalling or deterioration.

Check for cracks in brick and mortar annually.