Archives: Faqs
Observation: Mildew or fungus is visible on interior painted surface.
Performance Standard: Painted and finished surfaces shall be free of observable mildew and fungus at the time the job is completed. However, mildew or...
Read MoreObservation: Mildew or fungus is visible on exterior painted surfaces.
Performance Standard: Painted or finished surfaces shall be free of observable mildew and fungus at the time the job is completed. However, mildew or ...
Read MoreObservation: Exterior trim boards are cupped.
Performance Standard: Cups exceeding 1/8 inch in 51/2 inches are unacceptable. Corrective Measure: The remodeler will repair defects exceeding the per...
Read MoreObservation: Exterior trim boards are bowed or twisted.
Performance Standard: Bows and twists exceeding 5/16 inch in 8 feet are unacceptable. Corrective Measure: The remodeler will repair defects exceeding ...
Read MoreObservation: Exterior trim boards are split.
Performance Standard: Splits wider than 1/8 inch are unacceptable. Corrective Measure: The remodeler will repair splits by filling with a permanent fi...
Read MoreObservation: Gaps show in exterior trim.
Performance Standard: Joints between exterior trim elements, including siding and masonry, shall not result in joints opened wider than 3/8 inch. In a...
Read MoreObservation: Finishes of exterior stucco walls do not match.
Performance Standard: The finishes of new exterior stucco walls may not perfectly match the finishes of old exterior stucco walls. Corrective Measure:...
Read MoreObservation: Exterior stucco wall surfaces are cracked.
Performance Standard: Cracks in exterior stucco wall surfaces shall not exceed 1/8 inch in width. Corrective Measure: The remodeler will repair cracks...
Read MoreObservation: Masonry or brick veneer courses are not straight.
Performance Standard: No point along the bottom of any course shall be more than 1/4 inch higher or lower than any other point within 10 feet along th...
Read MoreObservation: Masonry or veneer walls are cracked.
Performance Standard: Cracks greater than 3/8 inch in width are not acceptable. Corrective Measure: The remodeler will repair cracks in excess of the ...
Read MoreObservation: Joints between sidings have separated.
Performance Standard: Joint separations exceeding 1/8 inch are unacceptable. Corrective Measure: The remodeler will caulk or repair siding as necessar...
Read MoreObservation: Cracks appear in grouting of tile joints or at junctions with other material such as a bathtub.
Performance Standard: Cracks in grouting of ceramic tile joints commonly result from normal shrinkage conditions. Corrective Measure: The remodeler wi...
Read MoreObservation: Corners or patterns of resilient floor tiles are misaligned.
Performance Standard: The corners of adjoining resilient floor tiles shall be aligned to within 1/8 inch. Misaligned patterns are not covered unless t...
Read MoreObservation: Bubbles appear on roll vinyl flooring.
Performance Standard: Bubbles resulting from trapped air that protrude higher than 1/16 inch from the floor are not acceptable. Corrective Measure: Th...
Read MoreObservation: Depressions or ridges appear in resilient flooring because of subfloor irregularities.
Performance Standard: Readily apparent depressions or ridges exceeding 1/8 inch shall be repaired. The ridge or depression measurement is taken with t...
Read MoreObservation: Carpeting loosens, or the carpet stretches.
Performance Standard: When stretched and secured properly, wall to wall carpeting installed as the primary floor covering shall not come up, loosen, o...
Read MoreObservation: Carpet does not meet at the seams.
Performance Standard: It is not unusual for carpet seams to show. However, a visible gap at the seams is not acceptable. Corrective Measure: The remod...
Read MoreObservation: Brush marks show on interior painted surface.
Performance Standard: Brush marks shall not be readily visible on interior painted surfaces when viewed from a distance of 6 feet under normal lightin...
Read MoreObservation: Cracks are visible on finished walls or ceilings.
Performance Standard: Cracks shall not exceed 1/8 inch in width. Corrective Measure: The remodeler will repair cracks exceeding 1/8 inch in width only...
Read MoreObservation: Exterior paint or stain has faded.
Performance Standard: Fading of exterior paints and stains is normal and the degree of fading depends on climatic conditions. Corrective Measure: None...
Read MoreObservation: Exterior paint or stain has peeled or physically deteriorated.
Performance Standard: Exterior paints and stains shall not fail during the warranty period. Corrective Measure: If exterior paint or stain has peeled ...
Read MoreObservation: Exterior painting, staining, or refinishing is required because of repair work.
Performance Standard: Repairs required under these performance standards shall be finished to match the immediate surrounding areas as closely as prac...
Read MoreObservation: Colors of exterior stucco walls do not match.
Performance Standard: The colors of new exterior stucco walls may not perfectly match the colors of old exterior stucco walls. Corrective Measure: Non...
Read MoreObservation: Exterior cut bricks are of different thicknesses below openings.
Performance Standard: Cut bricks used in the course directly below an opening shall not vary from one another in thickness by more than 1/4 inch. Corr...
Read MoreObservation: Aluminum or vinyl lap siding trim accessories are loose from caulking at windows or other wall openings.
Performance Standard: Siding trim accessories shall not separate from caulking at windows or other wall openings during the warranty period. Correct...
Read MoreObservation: Aluminum or vinyl lap siding trim is loose from house.
Performance Standard: Trim shall not separate more than 1/4 inch from the house. Corrective Measure: The remodeler will reinstall trim or caulk separa...
Read MoreObservation: Cedar shakes or shingles have ”bled” through paint or stain applied by remodeler.
Performance Standard: Resins and extractives bleeding through paint or stain, or blackening of shakes or shingles is unacceptable since bleeding can b...
Read MoreObservation: Wiring fails to carry its designed load.
Performance Standard: Wiring shall be capable of carrying the designed load for normal residential use. Corrective Measure: The remodeler will check t...
Read MoreObservation: Electrical outlets, switches, or fixtures malfunction.
Performance Standard: All electrical outlets, switches, and fixtures shall operate as designed. Corrective Measure: The remodeler will repair or repla...
Read MoreObservation: Ground fault interrupter trips frequently.
Performance Standard: Ground fault interrupters are safety devices installed as part of the electrical system to provide protection against electrical...
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