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Keep weather-stripping free of paint. Lubricate rubber or vinyl products
with a silicone product to keep them pliable.
Caulking
Caulking has been applied on the exterior
of your home around fi xed joints such
as vents, chimney fl ashing, brick fl ashing
and valley fl ashing. These areas should
be checked annually by the Property
Manager for cracks and gaps. Any deterioration
requires re-caulking, using a
good quality caulking compound.
Contact the condominium’s Board
of Directors or the Property Manager
to report any damage that needs repair.
Foundation Walls
Foundation and basement walls are subject to many stresses and strains.
The base of the wall, maintains a fairly constant temperature, whereas the
top portion extending above ground is subject to extreme temperature
changes, from summer heat to winter cold. These temperature changes
cause concrete and other masonry to expand and contract and may cause
minor cracks to appear.
The soil on which the foundation is placed may settle slightly when loaded
with the weight of a house. This settling will likely result in a few minor cracks
and is to be anticipated. Please understand that these cracks do not aff ect
the structural integrity of the building.
Exterior Faucets (including Frost-Free Hose Bibs)
Surface cracks do not aff ect the
strength of the wall in any way
and are not repaired by Minto.
During the warranty period, Minto
will repair any size crack that results
in a leak. Contact the condominium’s
Board of Directors or the Property
Manager to report a leak.
As a precaution against frozen pipes, exterior faucets including frost-free hose
bibs must be winterized by the condominium’s property manager. Hose bibs
which have not been winterized may burst or crack due to water within the
pipes or faucets freezing and expanding. The locations of the main shut-off
valve and shut-off valves for the exterior hose bibs will have been identifi ed
during your Pre-Delivery Inspection.