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WARRANTY GUILDELINES

BASEMENTS (FOUNDATIONS)

CATEGORY | OBSERVATION | ACTION REQUIRED BY BUILDER | COMMENTS OR SUGGESTIONS
Basement (Foundations) | 1.1 Cracks appear in control joints. | No action required. | The expansion\contraction joint is placed to control cracking. This is not a deficiency.
| 1.2 Pit, depression or areas of unevenness in areas designed for living purposes. | Builder will correct those areas in which defect exceeds 1\2 inch within a 32 inch measurement. | In rooms not initially designed as finished living areas or where a portion of a floor surface has been designed for specific drainage purposes, a slope which exceeds 1\2 inch within a 32 inch measurement is not a deficiency.
| 1.3 Cracks in poured concrete foundation walls. | Builder will correct any crack which exceeds 1\8 inch in width. | Shrinkage cracks are common and should be expected. Surface patching and epoxy injection are examples of acceptable repair methods.
| 1.4 Cracks in blocks or veneer wall | Builder will correct cracks which exceed 1\4 inch width. | Some cracks are common through masonry and mortar joints. Cracks 1\4 inch or less are considered routine Owner maintenance.
| 1.5 Leaks resulting in actual flow or trickling of water through wall or floor, causing an accumulation. | Builder will correct. | A one-time occurrence may not indicate a defect. Owner must maintain proper grading around the Home and maintain any surface water control systems installed by Builder. Dampness and condensation are normal conditions and are not covered by this Limited Warranty.
| 1.6 Disintegration of the concrete floor surface. | Builder will correct disintegrated surfaces caused by improper placement of concrete. | Disintegration caused by erosion due to salt, chemicals, implements used and other factors beyond Builder's control is not a warranted deficiency. Surface patching and sealing are acceptable methods of repair
| 1.7 Cracks in concrete floor which rupture or significantly impair performance of floor covering. | Builder will correct so defect is not readily noticeable when floor covering is in place. | Minor impressions in floor covering are not considered significant imperfections.
| 1.8 Cracks in concrete floor not designed for living space. | Builder will correct cracks which exceed ½ inch in vertical displacement. | Shrinkage cracks are common and should be expected. Surface patching is an example of an acceptable repair method.
| 1.9 Condensation on walls, joists, support columns and other components of basement area. | No action required. | Maintaining adequate ventilation and moisture control is considered Owner maintenance. Builder suggests that homeowner runs a dehumidifier

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