Acceptable Performance/Condition
Cracks resulting from normal shrinkage are acceptable; cracks in excess of 6 mm in width are
not acceptable.
Warranty
One-Year Work and Materials
Cracks resulting from normal shrinkage of materials caused by drying after construction are excluded from the statutory warranty.
Action Cracks in excess of the acceptable condition shall be repaired.
Remarks
Concrete floors naturally crack during curing due to shrinkage. Actual crack widths shall be determined using a wire feeler gauge* inserted inside the crack. Where repairs are necessary,
colour and/or texture may not match the surrounding concrete.