* Possible Deficiency:

Basement or foundation wall cracks

Performance Standard:

Small nonstructural cracks are not unusual in mortar joints
of masonry foundation walls. Such cracks greater than 1/8
inch in width are considered excessive.

Builder Responsibility:

The builder shall repair nonstructural cracks in excess of
1/8 inch by surface patching. These repairs should be made
toward the end of the first year of ownership to permit normal
settling of the house to stabilize.

* Possible Deficiency:

Cracks in masonry walls or veneer

Performance Standard:

Small cracks are common in mortar joints of masonry construction.
Cracks greater than 1/8 inch in width are considered excessive.

Builder Responsibility:

Repair cracks in excess of 1/8 inch by surface pointing. These
repairs should be made toward the end of the first year to permit
normal settling of the house to stabilize.