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Section 13 | Standard of Performance INTERIOR FINISH CARPENTRY – KITCHEN CABINETS, COUNTERTOPS & TRIM Condition Gaps between cabinets or between the cabinets, ceiling or walls. Cabinet door or drawer binds or will not stay closed Granite, marble, stone, or solid- surface countertop has texture or color variations. Your Responsibility Our Responsibility 1. Gaps of more than 1/4" wide will be corrected (1 year). 1. Adjust or replace hardware to meet performance standard (1 year). 1. This condition is not covered by this limited warranty. Our Responsibility Countertop separates from wall 1. Maintain countertop and caulk as required throughout lifetime of countertop. 1. Cracks that are greater than 1/4" will be repaired once after closing or occupancy, whichever comes first (1 year). 2. Caulking is an acceptable remedy. Trim or molding has open joints between moldings and the surfaces to which they are attached. 1. Do not overload cabinetry. 1. Open joints in molding or between moldings and surfaces wider than 1/8" will be repaired (1 year). 2. Caulking and putty are an acceptable remedy. Please note: Color variations in natural products are acceptable. EXTERIOR FINISH CARPENTRY Condition Your Responsibility Trim has open joints between pieces of trim, including siding and masonry 1. Maintain exterior finish by caulking and painting. 1. Joints that are more than 1/4" wide or those that do not keep out the elements will be repaired (1 year). 2. Caulking is an acceptable remedy. Clearance between exterior siding and finished grade is inadequate 1. Maintain a 6" clearance between siding and finished grade. 1. We will insure a 6" clearance exists between siding and finished grade at the time of closing. Our responsibility does not continue after closing. Edition July 2019 | 159