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Version: 2026.08.01

Caulking Standards

Coverage Summary​

IssueCoveredPeriodNotes
Initial caulking issues at closing✓At closingMust be on orientation form
One-time touch-up (courtesy)✓1 yearCourtesy service only
Ongoing caulking maintenance✗—Homeowner responsibility
Caulk shrinkage/cracking✗—Normal wear
Damage from failed caulk✗—Homeowner maintenance
Maintenance Item

Caulking is a homeowner maintenance item and is excluded from the Limited Warranty. As a courtesy, Classic Homes will touch up caulking once during the first year of the limited warranty period.

Performance Standards​

Orientation Inspection​

Standard: All appropriate areas must be adequately caulked at closing.

Coverage: Classic Homes will confirm that appropriate areas are adequately caulked during the New Home Presentation or Welcome Home Orientation and repair any caulking listed on the orientation form.

Courtesy Touch-Up​

Standard: As a one-time courtesy, caulking will be touched up during the first year.

Coverage: This is a courtesy service, not a warranty obligation. Only one touch-up is provided.

Caulk Types​

Latex Caulk: Used in areas that require painting (stair stringers, wood trim joints, interior joints).

Silicone Caulk: Used in wet areas (tub/tile joints, sink/countertop joints, backsplash areas). Note: Silicone caulk will NOT accept paint.

Colored Caulk: May be installed in areas where stone or tile are installed as backsplash. Grout-colored caulk is available at specialty tile stores.

What's Not Covered​

The following are excluded from warranty coverage:

  • Ongoing caulking maintenance - Time and weather will shrink and dry caulking; maintenance is homeowner responsibility
  • Caulk shrinkage and cracking - Normal wear requiring routine maintenance
  • Damage from failed caulk seals - Maintaining seals is homeowner responsibility
  • Multiple touch-ups - Only one courtesy touch-up is provided during the first year

Filing a Claim​

If you believe you have a warranty issue:

  1. Check if the issue was noted on your orientation form
  2. If requesting the courtesy touch-up:
    • Note all areas needing attention
    • This is a one-time service, so consolidate requests
  3. Request Service

Care Tips: See Caulking Use & Care for maintenance and troubleshooting guidance.