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Wall is bowed

Acceptable Performance/Condition

On the interior of a home, where bowed framing causes local distortion, the variation shall not be more than ±20 mm from the specified plane.

Warranty

One-Year Work and Materials
 Distortion due to shrinkage caused by normal drying after construction is not covered by the warranty.

Action

Bows exceeding the acceptable condition shall be repaired.

Remarks

It is reasonable to expect walls to have variances in their finished surface. Varying light conditions can exaggerate minor variations in appearance.
 

 

New Home Warranty Program of Saskatchewan
Construction Performance Standards
Effective January 1, 2006