3896                                          JOINT RESOLUTIONS

not exceed 1/240 of the room width.

(ii) Builder Responsibility: To
correct or repair to meet the above standard.

(2)    Finish Carpentry — Interior:

(a) Possible Deficiency: Quality of
interior trim workmanship.

(i) Performance Standard: Joints
in moldings or joints between moldings and adjacent
surfaces should not result in cracks exceeding 1/8 inch
in width.

(ii) Builder Responsibility:
Repair defective joints.

(3)    Finish Carpentry - Exterior:

(a) Possible Deficiency: Quality of
exterior trim workmanship.

(i) Performance Standard: Joints
between exterior trim elements, including siding, should
not result in open cracks in excess of 1/4 inch. In all
cases the exterior trim and siding shall be capable of
performing its function to exclude the elements.

(ii) Builder Responsibility: To
repair open cracks.

(F) Thermal and Moisture Protection:

(1)    Waterproofing:

(a) Possible Deficiency: Leaks in
basement or foundation.

(i) Performance Standard: No
leaks resulting in actual trickling of water are
acceptable. However, leaks caused by improper
landscaping installed by owner, or failure of owner to
maintain proper grades are not covered by the warranty.
Dampness of the walls is often common to new construction
and is not considered a deficiency.

(ii) Builder Responsibility: The
builder shall take such action as necessary to correct
base—leaks except where the cause is determined to result
from owner negligence.

(2)    Shingles and Roofing Tiles: