15.14 Exterior Trim Board Cupped The Builder, for a period of one year, will repair cups in trim board exceeding ¼ inch per 6 inches. 15.15 Exterior Trim Board Twisted The Builder, for a period of one year, will repair bows and twists in trim board exceeding ¾ inch per 8 feet by adjusting or replacing the trim board. SECTION 16: Stucco, Cementitious Finish, Above Grade Block, and Concrete Walls 16.1 Cracks in Stucco/Cementitious Finish/Block/Concrete Walls Hairline cracks in exterior trim, block, concrete, or stucco walls are normal. Cracks in exterior stucco wall surfaces should not exceed 1⁄8 inch in width. The Builder will repair cracks exceeding 1⁄8 inch for a period of one year. For unpainted stucco, it is acceptable to use stucco color coat or acrylic sealants to fill the cracks. Painted surfaces may be repaired using acrylic-latex sealant prior to touch-up painting. The Builder will try to match the original stucco texture and color as closely as possible, but a perfect match is not covered by the Limited Warranty. 16.2 Stucco/Texture/Cementitious Finish Loss Texture may become separated from the base stucco layer. The Builder will repair missing stucco texture greater than 1⁄8 inch for a period of one year. Texture loss beneath the horizontal weep or drainage screed is normal and is not covered by the Limited Warranty. HOME TIP Minor cracking of stucco finishes is a normal occurrence. Homeowners should regularly inspect and repair minor cracks in stucco finishes.
15.10 Exterior Walls/Siding Material Loose
The Builder will correct siding materials that become loose or detached for a period of one year unless the problem is a result of an act of God or unusually high winds that exceed the manufacturer’s wind limits. Vinyl siding is not installed “tight” and is slightly loose by design. Noise from vinyl siding movement in the wind or noise from expansion and contraction is not warranted. Same applies to vinyl waviness. 15.11 “Bleeding” Through Siding Paint Cedar or redwood siding or shingles occasionally “bleed” through the original paint. The Builder will repair resins and extractives “bleeding” through the paint. The Limited Warranty will not apply if stains or clear wood protectants are used, since they do not cover up the natural extractives of wood. For all bleed- through areas in painted surfaces, the Builder will clean and repaint the area for a period of one year. The effects of improper Homeowner maintenance, negligence, physical damage, or weathering are not covered by the Limited Warranty. 15.12 Siding Stained by Nails The Builder, for a period of one year, will touch up or remove siding stains that extend more than ½ inch from the nail and are readily visible from a distance of 20 feet. The Limited Warranty does not cover semitransparent stain or “natural weathering” used on the siding. 15.13 Loose Exterior Trim The Builder, for a period of one year, will repair trim that has separated from the home by more than ¼ inch. In cases where trim separation exceeds ¼ inch, the Builder will reinstall trim, add fasteners, or caulk separations. However, the Limited Warranty does not cover trim separation caused by acts of God or unusually high winds that exceed the manufacturer’s wind limits.
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