32.2 Masonry (Brick) Driveway Settlement/Shifting Some settling of the masonry driveway should be expected. In cases where there is ¼-inch or greater settlement or shifting, the Builder, for a period of one year, will repair by resetting pavers. 32.3 Masonry Driveway Color Variation Variation in the masonry or brick colors should be expected. Shade variations are normal and should be expected from weather, oxidation, and pollutants. Because of this, color variation in masonry driveways is not covered under the Limited Warranty. 32.4 Cracks/Chips in Masonry Driveway The Homeowner should expect the masonry driveway to be crack- or chip-free at the final walk-through. Unless noted on the final walk- through, any crack or chip in the masonry driveway is not covered under the Limited Warranty. In cases when cracks and/or chips are noted on the final walk-through, the Builder will take necessary corrective action. 32.5 Pop-outs in Exterior Concrete Small pop-outs in exterior concrete are related to soft aggregate used in standard residential concrete mixes. Pop-outs are not covered under the Limited Warranty and will not be repaired by the Builder. 32.6 Surface Scaling in Exterior Concrete Surface scaling in exterior concrete can result from salt and chemicals used to treat roads. Unless more than 50% of the surface is affected, scaling is not covered under the Limited Warranty. In cases where more than 50% of the surface is affected, the Builder, for a period of one year, will repair using applicable methods.
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To prevent damage, Homeowners should remove salt and chemical
buildup from concrete surfaces. Damage to concrete surfaces caused by salt and other chemicals is not covered under the Limited Warranty.
32.7 Concrete Settling Garage floors, concrete walkways, patios, and steps should not settle, heave, or separate from the house structure in excess of 1 inch in freezing climates or 3⁄8 inch in nonfreezing climates. In cases where this occurs, the Builder will repair damaged portions of the concrete, using methods at the Builder’s discretion, for a period of two years. 32.8 Water Ponding on Exterior Concrete Surfaces After the rain ceases, water ponding should not exist on concrete surfaces for more than 24 hours. In the event that water ponding exists beyond the 24-hour period, the Builder will take discretionary corrective action for a period of one year. 32.9 Common Area Sidewalks Community sidewalks are not covered by the Limited Warranty. Please refer to the community Governing Documents for details on sidewalk maintenance and repairs. 32.10 Exterior Concrete Paver Surfaces Surface variances greater than ½ inch per 4 feet will be repaired for a period of one year. Due to the nature of the product, irregularities in the shape, color, texture, size, and finish can be expected and these variances are not covered by the Limited Warranty. 32.11 Cracks in Exterior Concrete Driveways, sidewalks, stoops, patios, etc., are exposed to the elements year-round and are subject to wear and tear from weather. Cracks are to be expected due to curing, expansion, and contraction. The Builder will repair cracks exceeding ¼ inch in width or vertical displacement by filling, patching, or grinding for a period of two years.
HOME TIP As part of regular maintenance, home- Homeowners should inspect concrete surfaces and seal cracks to prevent further damage.
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