16.10 Exterior Caulking Joint Separation
17.3 Exterior Paint, Stain, or Caulking Peeling/Deterioration Exterior paints, stains, and caulking should not peel or deteriorate for a period of two years. If exterior paint, stain, or caulking has peeled or deteriorated, the Builder, for a period of two years, will refinish or repair affected areas. 17.4 Mildew or Fungus Exterior painted or stained surfaces should be free of mildew and fungus. However, mildew or fungus may form on surfaces over time because of moisture. The Builder will correct any visible mildew or fungus growth problems once during the first 30 days of the Limited Warranty. Any subsequent removal of mildew or fungus is considered part of routine Homeowner maintenance and is not covered by the Limited Warranty. 17.5 Repainting After Repair Work Repainting, staining, or refinishing may be required because of repair work. Repairs required under the Limited Warranty will be finished to match the immediate surrounding areas as closely as practical. Due to fading and normal weathering, a perfect match cannot be achieved, and a perfect match is not covered by the Limited Warranty. Where repairs affect more than 50% of a wall or ceiling product area, the Builder will repaint the entire wall, ceiling, or product surface with the original paint for a period of one year. Custom color touch-up is not covered under the Limited Warranty.
Exterior caulking joints occasionally shrink or open up, causing water intrusion. Joints and cracks in exterior wall surfaces and around openings should be properly caulked to prevent the entry of water. New homes exhibit significant movement at caulking joints during the first few years after construction due to normal shrinkage and drying of components. If water intrusion occurs, the Builder, for a period of two years, will repair caulking joints in exterior wall surfaces. Any subsequent repair or replacement of caulking is considered part of routine Homeowner maintenance and is not covered by the Limited Warranty. SECTION 17: Exterior Paint and Finishes 17.1 Clear Finish Deterioration Clear finishes on exterior surfaces, such as wood entry doors, diminish with aging and should be reapplied as part of routine Homeowner maintenance every 6 -18 months, depending on outside exposure. The Builder will correct deterioration of clear finishes on exterior surfaces once for a period of one year. Any subsequent deterioration is considered part of routine Homeowner maintenance and is not covered by the Limited Warranty. 17.2 Paint or Stain Fading All exterior paints and stains exhibit fading when exposed to weather, and fading is a normal condition. Semitransparent stains diminish with age and should be reapplied as part of routine Homeowner maintenance every 6 -18 months, depending on outside exposure. The Builder will correct excessive fading of exterior paints or stains once for a period of one year. Any subsequent fading is considered part of routine Homeowner maintenance and is not covered by the Limited Warranty.
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