SECTION II. WARRANTY STANDARDS
A. YEAR 1 COVERAGE ONLY
The following Warranty Standards are applicable only to warranted items stated in Section I of this Limited Warranty. Read Section I to determine if the following Warranty Standards apply. Some of the Standards listed may have been supplied or installed by your Builder and therefore would not be covered by the Manufacturer.
OBSERVATION
ACTION REQUIRED
COMMENTS
1. 2. FRAMING CEILING
1.1 Uneven ceiling
FLOORING
1.2 High and low areas; separation between finished floorboards. 1.3 Floor squeaks
Manufacturer will correct if unevenness exceeds 1/4 in. within a 32 in. measurement. Manufacturer will correct if high or low areas exceed 1/4 in within a 32 in measurement or if separation exceeds 1/4 in. Manufacturer will correct if caused by a defective joist or improperly installed subfloor. Manufacturer will not be responsible for replacing installed drywall to underside of floor. The Manufacturer will take corrective action to reduce squeaking to the extent possible within reasonable repair capability without removing floor or ceiling finishes. No action required.
ROOF
1.4 Split or warped rafters or trusses.
WALL
1.5 Bow or bulge.
Manufacturer will correct if bow or bulge exceeds 1/2 in. within 32 in. horizontal or vertical measurement.
1.6 Wall is out-of-plumb.
Manufacturer will correct where out-of-plumb condition exceeds 3/4 in. within 8 ft. vertical measurement.
1.7 Wall is out-of-square.
No action required.
3.1 Binds, sticks or does not latch.
Manufacturer will correct if caused by faulty workmanship or materials.
Some minor framing imperfections should be expected. Some minor framing imperfections should be expected.
A large area of floor squeaks which is noticeable, loud and objectionable is a Defect. A squeak-proof floor cannot be guaranteed. Lumber shrinkage as well as temperature and humidity changes may cause squeaks.
Some splitting and warping is normal and is caused by high temperature effects on lumber. Minor framing imperfections should be expected. Minor framing imperfections should be expected. A wall out-of-square is not a Defect.
2. 3. EXTERIOR DOORS
3.2 Wood door panel shrinks.
No action required.
Seasonal changes may cause doors to expand and contract and are usually temporary conditions. The Manufacturer is not responsible for minor adjustments. Panels will shrink and expand and may expose unfinished surfaces.
3.3 Warping
3.4 Split in panel.
Seasonal changes may cause doors to Manufacturer will correct warping expand and contract and are usually which exceeds 1/4 in., measured temporary conditions. vertically, horizontally or diagonally. Splits which do not allow the entrance of elements are considered normal. Manufacturer will correct if split Owner maintenance is required. allows the entrance of elements.