Interior Concrete and Foundation Sample Clauses

Interior Concrete and Foundation. 1.1 Concrete Floor Uneven Interior concrete floors should not vary from flat exceeding ¼ inch per 4 feet, provided, that the deviation is gradual. Appropriate corrective actions may include filling, grinding or use of a floor-leveling compound. Color and texture may vary from original finish. 1.2 Concrete Appearance/Finish Builder will repair disintegration of the surface resulting in the appearance of coarse aggregate below the surface, unless salt or chemicals cause the disintegration of the floor. Builder will repair the surface by patching or surface coating. Non-structural cosmetic surface flaws that are timely reported will be repaired or replaced at Builder’s discretion. Color variations are not covered by this Warranty. 1.3 Concrete Cracks Cracks in garage floors, walkways, driveways, patios and steps that exceed ¼ inch in width or ¼ inch in vertical offset, will be repaired by filling and patching. The method of repair will be at Builder’s discretion. The texture and color of concrete cannot be matched due to varying conditions and, therefore, the matching of concrete color or texture is not covered by this Warranty. 1.4 Concrete Slab-on-Grade Floor Cracks Concrete slab-on-grade floors cannot be expected to be crack-free. Most cracking is minor and is the result of large areas of concrete shrinking as the concrete cures. These cracks do not affect the structural integrity of your Home. Since slab-on-grade floors are quite large, shrinkage cracks can be expected to occur randomly. Cracks in slab-on-grade floors measuring ¼ inch in width and/or vertical displacement of ½ inch in 20’ will be repaired by Builder. Repair may include filling, grinding, or use of a floor-leveling compound. 1.5 Expansion and Control Joints Expansion joints are intentionally placed in some concrete surfaces to allow sections of concrete to expand and contract with changes in temperature, and control joints are intentionally placed in concrete to control cracking as concrete cures. Expansion and control joints often have inserted barriers or have been grooved/notched during concrete placement and will have a tendency to move or crack in the joint area. Movement at a control joint in excess of ¼ inch in width or vertical displacement will be repaired. Builder will repair excessive movement by filling, grinding, or use of a floor-leveling compound. 1.6 Footing and Foundation Wall Cracks Appropriate measures will be taken to correct serious cracks and/or deterioration in the f...