Wall & Ceiling Finish

9.6

Drywall Surface Blemishes Including Nail/Screw Pops, Blisters In Taped Joints, Trowel Marks, Excess Joint Compound And Dents Or Gouges

Acceptable Performance/Condition
Interior finished drywall (excluding garages and unfinished areas) shall be free from damage at the time of the walk-through and be installed according to the Building Code. Blemishes readily noticeable when viewed under normal lighting conditions from a normal viewing position 1,800 mm perpendicular distance from the wall surface are unacceptable.

Warranty
One -Year Work and Materials
Damaged areas of drywall not recorded on the Certificate of Possession Form are excluded from the warranty unless the homeowner is able to establish that the damage was caused by the builder.

Action
Only warranted drywall surface blemishes shall be repaired and refinished to match original builder-applied finish as closely as possible.

Remarks
Identify any damaged drywall surfaces on the Certificate of Possession Form to avoid any dispute about whether the damage was caused by the builder. Surface blemishes in drywall are not unusual at joints and at corners. The repair of surface blemishes resulting from normal shrinkage is at the builder’s discretion and sanding and repainting is not required. Builder’s specific policies with respect to drywall repairs will vary. Often these repairs are best left until the framing has settled.