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Action Plan TipsRenewals projectsshould involve buildingenclosure consultants toexamine alternatives forcladding renewals.• Report any water ingress at exterior walllocations immediately to your building manager.• Cladding condition should be reviewed everyyear by a knowledgeable person and every2 to 3 years by a building enclosure consultant.• Develop a review and maintenance plan forthe cladding and walls. Keep a record of allcladding warranties and a record log of anyreview or maintenance activities.• Retain a building enclosure consultant todevelop a renewal program for the cladding.Fibre cement board isa composite materialcomprised of woodfibre, sand, and cement.The product is painted,and is available asa panel, siding orshingles. Maintenanceand renewal activitiesare focused on cleaningand repainting.Metal panels are more common on high-risebuildings, rather than low-rise wood-frame buildings.Maintenance activities are focused on cleaning.Renewal or Replacement of theCladdingProper maintenance will prolong the life of thecladding and reduce renewal costs over the longterm. Eventually the cladding will need to berenewed either because maintenance is no longercost-effective, or because the performance orappearance of the cladding is not acceptable.Renewals projects should involve buildingenclosure consultants to examine alternatives forcladding renewals, help ensure that appropriateconstruction details and appropriate materials areused, and to verify the quality of the construction.Enclosure consultants can also assist in theselection of qualified contractors to perform therenewal work.Life expectancies of the various types ofcladding can vary depending on exposureconditions and the level of maintenanceundertaken. Cladding renewals programs should,therefore, be integrated with plans for windows,balconies and decks as well as an overall buildingmaintenance and renewals plan for the building.For More Information1. Maintenance Matters # 7 – Building EnvelopeMaintenance and Renewals Planning, publishedby the Homeowner Protection Office (HPO)and available online at www.hpo.bc.ca.2. Building Envelope Guide for Houses: Part 9– Residential Construction, published by theHPO and available online at www.hpo.bc.ca.3. Maintenance Matters # 1: Paints, Stains andCoatings, published by the HPO and availableonline at www.hpo.bc.ca.4. Maintenance Matters # 5: Sealants, published bythe HPO and available online at www.hpo.bc.ca.5. Vinyl Siding Installation Manual, publishedby the Vinyl Siding Institute and available atwww.abtco.com.6. Imasco Stucco Systems Maintenance andCleaning Information, Imasco Minerals Inc.,available online at www.imascominerals.com.AcknowledgementsThis bulletin was prepared byRDH Building Engineering Ltd.Organizations representedon the project steeringcommittee included: ReadJones Christoffersen Ltd., JRSEngineering Group, PolygonHomes, Condominium HomeOwners’ Association, and theHomeowner Protection Office.DisclaimerThis bulletin is intended to provide readers with general information only. Issues and problems related tobuildings and construction are complicated and can have a variety of causes. Readers are urged not to relysimply on this bulletin and to consult with appropriate and reputable professionals and construction specialistsbefore taking any specific action. The authors, contributors, funders and publishers assume no liability for theaccuracy of the statements made or for any damage, loss, injury or expense that may be incurred or suffered asa result of the use of or reliance on the contents of this bulletin. The views expressed do not necessarilyrepresent those of individual contributors or BC Housing.The regulations under the Homeowner Protection Act contain specific provisions requiring owners to mitigateand restrict damage to their homes and permitting warranty providers to exclude coverage for damage caused ormade worse by negligent or improper maintenance. These apply to both new and building envelope renovatedhomes covered by home warranty insurance. Failure to carry out proper maintenance or carrying out impropermaintenance either yourself or through qualified or unqualified personnel may negatively affect your warrantycoverage. Refer to your home warranty insurance documentation or contact your warranty insurance providerfor more information.1701- 4555 KingswayBurnaby, BC V5H 4V8Phone: 778 452 6454Toll-free: 1 866 465 6873www.hpo.bc.cawww.bchousing.orgEmail: hpo@hpo.bc.caHomeowner Protection Office 4 Maintenance Matters No. 8 www.hpo.bc.caContinued on page 31.<strong>CHOA</strong> Journal | <strong>December</strong> 2011 29
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