ITEMS COVERED UNDER THE 1-YEAR WORKMANSHIP COVERAGE
DEFICIENCY
CONSTRUCTION
PERFORMANCE
GUIDELINES
BUILDER/SELLER/
WARRANTOR
RESPONSIBILITY
EXCLUSION
HBW_307_090114
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10. Mechanical
Gaps between cabinets, ceiling
and walls.
9.2 Countertops
Surface cracks and
delaminations in high
pressure laminates of
vanity and kitchen cabinet
countertops.
10.1 Plumbing
Faucet or valve leak.
10.2 Water Supply
Staining of plumbing fixtures
due to high iron, manganese,
or other mineral content in
water.
10.3 Heating and Air
Conditioning
Inadequate heat.
Defective plumbing fixtures,
appliances or trim fittings.
Noisy water pipes.
A valve or faucet leak due to material
or workmanship is a deficiency and is
covered only during the first year of
the Warranty.
NONE. NO COVERAGE.
A heating system shall be capable
of producing an inside temperature
of at least 70-degrees Fahrenheit
as measured in the center of the
room at a height of five feet above
the floor under local outdoor
winter design conditions. NOTE FOR
HEATING: There may be periods
when the outdoor temperature
falls below the design temperature,
thereby lowering the temperature
in Home.
Fixtures, appliances, or fittings shall
comply with their manufacturer’s
standards as to use and operation.
Some noise can be expected from
the water pipe system, due to the
flow of water. However, the supply
pipes should not make the pounding
noise called “water hammer”.
“Water hammer” is a deficiency
covered only during the first year of
the Warranty.
Builder/Seller shall repair or
replace the leaking faucet or
valve.
NONE. High iron and
manganese content in the
water supply systemwill
cause staining of plumbing
fixtures.
Builder/Seller shall
correct heating system as
required to provide the
required temperatures if a
deficiency exists.
NONE.
Builder/Seller shall correct to
eliminate “water hammer.”
Leakage caused by worn or
defective washers or seals
are Your maintenance item.
Maintenance and treatment
of the water is Your
responsibility.
Orientation of Home and
location of roomwill also
provide a temperature
differential, especially
when the heating system is
controlled by a single
thermostat for one or
more floor levels. You are
responsible for balancing
dampers and registers and
for making other necessary
minor adjustments.
Defective plumbing fixtures,
appliances, and trim fittings
are covered under their
manufacturer’s warranty.
Noises due to water flow
and pipe expansion are not
considered deficiencies.
Countertops, splash boards,
base and wall cabinets are to be
securely mounted. Gaps in excess
of 1/4-inch between wall and
ceiling surfaces are a deficiency.
Countertops fabricated with high
pressure laminate coverings that
delaminate or have surface cracks
or joints exceeding 1/16-inch
between sheets are considered
deficiencies.
Builder/Seller shall make
necessary adjustment of cabinets
and countertop or close gap by
means of moulding suitable to
match the cabinet or countertop
finish, or as closely as possible; or
other acceptable means.
Builder/Seller shall repair or
replace laminated surface covering
having cracks or joints exceeding
the allowable width.
