Foundations

1.3

Concrete Foundation Surface Is Flaking Off Or Scaling

Acceptable Performance/Condition
Concrete surfaces shall not disintegrate. Aggregate pops are normal; minor scaling is not controllable at all. The contractor is not responsible for deterioration caused by salt, chemicals, mechanical implements or other factors beyond the contractor’s control.

Warranty
One-Year Work and Materials
Surface deterioration due to owner-applied substances, improper maintenance, or normal wear and tear is excluded from the warranty.

Action
Where defective installation or product is determined the concrete surface shall be repaired.

Remarks
Scaling most often results from salts and de-icers being applied to the concrete surface, e.g. either intentionally for ice melting or unintentionally from road slush deposits. Cleaning salt deposits off concrete surfaces is normal home maintenance.