Interior Finishing

10.15

Joint Quality Of Interior Trim And Moulding Work

Acceptable Performance/Condition
Joints in trim, where exposed to view, shall be tightly fitted and have aligned surfaces or be filled with a compatible material to achieve the same result; cracks in excess of 2mm are not acceptable.

Warranty
One -Year listed Work and Materials
Minor gaps caused by normal shrinkage of materials due to drying after construction are excluded from the warranty.

Action
Joints not meeting the acceptable condition shall be repaired.

Remarks
Joints in moldings (miter and butt joints) should be flush and properly filled with a compatible material. Gaps exceeding 2mm between moldings and adjacent surfaces are excessive. Hairline cracking or separation which may result from settlement or shrinkage is normal and not a matter of warranty.