14.5 Gutter or Downspout Leaks The Builder will repair leaks, for a period of two years, in gutters and downspouts provided proper care is taken by the Homeowner to clear debris, snow, and ice.
SECTION 14: Roof
14.1 Roof Deflection or Bowing All structural members of the home are sized according to the type of roofing product and the loads they may support to include wind, ice, and snow during normal weather patterns. The Builder will stiffen a structural member of the roof, for a period of ten years, if deflection exceeds 1 inch per 20 feet, or more than ½ inch between two structural members. 14.2 Asphalt Shingle Buckled or Curled Asphalt shingle surfaces need not be perfectly flat. For a period of two years the Builder will repair or replace asphalt shingles which lift or curl during normal weather conditions. 14.3 Shingles Blown Off by High Winds Under proper maintenance and normal/expected weather conditions, shingles should not blow off the roof. In the event that shingles are blown off the roof, the Builder, for a period of two years, will take necessary actions to repair shingles that have been blown off, unless caused by wind velocities exceeding the manufacturer’s tolerances. Damage caused by severe weather is not covered by the Limited Warranty. 14.4 Water Trapped Under Roofing Membrane The Builder will repair, for a period of two years, any blister larger than 12 inches by slitting through the roofing membrane and repairing with appropriate materials.
HOME TIP
To maintain gutters and downspouts, inspect the gutters and downspouts
14.6 Water Remaining in Gutters When a gutter installed by the Builder is unobstructed by debris, snow, and ice, the water level should not exceed ½ inch in depth 24 hours after the rain ceases. Pultrim ® gutters are excluded. The Builder, for a period of two years, will adjust the gutter to minimize such ponding. Ponding caused by debris, snow, or ice accumulation is considered part of routine Homeowner maintenance and is not covered by the Limited Warranty. 14.7 Water Standing on Low-sloped Roof Area Water ponding on a low-sloped roof area should not exceed ¼ inch in depth more than 24 hours after the rain ceases. Under the Limited Warranty, the Builder, for a period of five years, will repair ponded areas by adding additional roofing materials. Ponding caused by debris accumulation is considered part of routine Homeowner maintenance and is not covered by the Limited Warranty. on your home at least twice a year, preferably at the start of spring and during the fall. The following guidelines will help you maintain the gutters and downspouts. 1. Remove all debris from gutters and downspouts as needed. Keeping gutters and downspouts clean will help slow down the deterioration process, a major problem that eventually causes leaks. 2. Check the elbow where the gutter connects to the downspout. Remove and check the elbow, and clear any obstructions. 3. Look for the source of any leaks in the gutters and downspouts. Look for cracked caulk at the end caps and between the elbow and the gutter.
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