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Type of Material or area of Your
Home |
Specific Item |
Problem or Condition Covered |
Year |
Building Standard or Builder’s
Responsibility |
Your Responsibility |
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A. Site Work
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A. Site Work
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1. Site Grading |
a. Settling of ground around
foundation, utility trenches or other
filled areas interferes with water
draining away from the Home |
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Builder
will fill settled areas which affect the
proper drainage. |
Install guttering around the Home.
Remove and replace shrubs, sod or other
landscaping affected by the placement of
the fill. |
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2. Site Drainage
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a. Improper drainage of the site |
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Builder
will establish the proper grades and
swales (sloped low areas) for water to
properly drain away from the Home.
Water will not stand or pond within 10
feet of the Home for extended
periods after a rain (usually not more
than 24 hours). For swales which drain
other areas or where sump pumps
discharge; a longer time is not
unusual. It is normal for water to
stand after a heavy rainfall. Grading
or ponding determinations will not be
made while there is frost or snow on the
ground, or while the ground is saturated
or frozen. |
Maintain the grades and swales after
they have been properly established by
Builder.
Insure established drainage patterns are
not impeded by landscaping, decking,
patios, pools, driveways, walls, etc
which You install. Do not change
the grade of the soil away from the
foundation by building planters, raised
beds, or other blocking construction.
Damage caused by changes in drainage and
grading is not covered.
Where a sump pit has been installed by
Builder but the sump pump was not
contracted for or installed by
Builder, You must install a
properly sized pump in attempt to
correct the condition. |
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B. Concrete
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B. Concrete
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1. Cast-in-place concrete |
a. Cracks in basement walls, or
foundation walls, stem walls or floor
slabs |
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Cracks are not unusual in concrete .
Builder will repair by surface
patching cracks more than 1/8" wide. |
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b. Cracks in basement floor |
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Minor cracks in basement floors are
normal. Builder will repair
cracks more than 3/16" wide or 3/16" in
vertical displacement. |
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c. Cracks in slab in attached garage |
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Builder
will repair cracks in garage slabs more
than 1/4" wide or 1/4" in vertical
displacement. |
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d. Uneven concrete floors or slabs |
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Concrete floors in rooms designed for
habitability (as living space) will not
have pits, depressions, or raised
surfaces greater than 1/2" in 30".
Builder will repair these defects. |
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e. Cracks in concrete slab-on-grade
floors under finished flooring |
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Builder
will repair cracks which rupture the
finished flooring material so the cracks
are not readily apparent when the
finished flooring material is in place.
(See also Performance Standard G.,
"Finishes.") |
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f. Pitting, scaling or spalling
(flakes, chipping) of concrete surfaces
covered by the Limited Warranty |
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It is normal for some minor chipping of
the surface to occur. Concrete surfaces
should not disintegrate so that the
aggregate is loose under normal use and
weather conditions. Builder will
repair concrete surfaces. Builder
is not responsible for deterioration
caused by salt, chemicals, mechanical
implements or other factors beyond
Builder’s control. |
Avoid damaging concrete with salt,
chemicals, mechanical equipment, etc. |
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g. Settling, heaving or separating
of stoops, steps or garage floors |
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Stoops, steps or garage floors will not
settle, heave or separate more than 1"
from the Home. Builder
will repair these defects. |
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h. Standing water on stoops |
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Water should drain from outdoor stoops
and steps. However, it is normal for
small amounts of water to stand on
stoops for short periods after it
rains. Builder will correct any
improper drainage. |
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i. Cracks in driveways, walkways,
patios, decks, porch stoops, boundary
walls and retaining walls |
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These items are not covered by the
Limited Warranty. |
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C. Masonry
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C. Masonry |
1. Unit Masonry
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a. Cracks in masonry basement or
foundation walls |
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Cracks up to 1/8" wide are not unusual
in mortar joints of masonry foundation
walls. Builder will repair
cracks more than 1/8" wide. |
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b. Cracks in masonry or veneer walls |
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Cracks up to 3/8" wide due to shrinkage
are common in mortar joints in masonry
construction. Builder will
repair cracks more than 3/8" wide by
“repointing.” Builder will not
be responsible for any difference in the
color of the old and new mortar. |
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c. Mortar used in brick veneer,
fireplaces or chimneys is excessively
sandy or of low tensile or bond strength |
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Builder
will correct these conditions by
repointing affected areas. Under no
circumstances will Builder be
required to tear down and replace brick
veneer, fireplaces or chimneys. |
Do not allow sprinklers to spray
directly onto exterior veneer. |
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D. Wood & Plastic
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D. Wood & Plastic
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1. Rough carpentry
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a. Squeaking floors or subfloors
that appear loose |
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These conditions are often temporary in
new homes. Builder will correct
these conditions only if they are caused
by underlying defects in construction.
A squeak proof floor cannot be
guaranteed. |
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b. Uneven wood floors |
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Builder
will repair any floors that have more
than 1/4" ridge or depression within any
30" measurement when measured in any
direction to the joists. |
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c. Bowed walls or other interior
exposed surfaces. |
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All interior and exterior walls have
slight variances on their finished
surfaces. Bowing of walls will not
detract from or blemish the wall’s
finished surface. Builder will
repair any walls which bow more than
3/8" out of line within any 30"
horizontal or vertical measurement taken
a minimum of 16" from any sheetrock
corner or opening. |
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d. Out-of-plumb walls |
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Builder
will repair any walls that are more than
1/4" out-of-plumb for any 30" vertical
measurement. |
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2. Kitchen cabinets
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a. Warped kitchen cabinets |
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Builder
will repair any doors or drawer fronts
that are warped more than 1/4". This
condition is measured by closing the
drawer or door and measuring from the
face frame to the point of furthermost
warpage. Builder is not
responsible for matching cabinet
finishes. |
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b. Gaps between the cabinets, or
between the cabinets, ceiling, or walls |
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Builder
will correct any gap that is more than
1/4" wide. |
Do not overload cabinets. |
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c. Split in panels of a cabinet door |
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If light is visible through the split in
a panel, Builder will repair the
panel. |
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3. Countertops |
a. Separation from wall |
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Builder
will repair the crack. Caulking is
acceptable. Builder will repair
only once after closing or first
occupancy, whichever occurs first. |
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4. Interior finish carpentry (trim
inside the Home)
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a. Trim/molding has open joints
between molding and the surface areas to
which the moldings are attached. |
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Builder
will repair open joints in moldings or
between moldings and surfaces if the
gaps are more than 1/8" wide. Caulking
is acceptable. |
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5. Exterior finish carpentry (wood
siding, or masonry trim on the outside
of the Home) |
a. Trim has open joints between
pieces of trim, including siding and
masonry |
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Builder
will repair any open joints that are
more than 3/8" wide or which do not keep
out the elements. |
Maintain exterior finish by caulking and
painting. |
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E. Thermal and moisture protecting
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E. Thermal and moisture protecting
materials |
1. Waterproofing |
a. Leaks in basement |
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Dampness on the walls or floors in the
basement is not a defect. However, if
water is actually trickling into the
basement, Builder will repair the
leaks. |
Maintain proper grades and drainage
around the Home and landscape
properly to avoid water problems in the
Home. |
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2. Insulation
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a. Insufficient insulation |
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Builder
will insulate the Home as
required to meet local energy and
building requirements. Insulation does
not render a wall or room soundproof. |
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3. Louvers and vents |
a. Rain or snow leaks into the attic
through louvers and vents |
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Homes must have louvers and vents for proper
ventilation. Rain or snow will
sometimes come through these openings. |
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4. Roofing and siding
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a. Ice build-up on roof |
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During prolonged cold spells, ice is
likely to build up at the eaves of the
roof. This build-up will occur when
snow and ice accumulate and gutters and
downspouts freeze up. |
Remove ice build up. |
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b. Leaks in roof or flashing |
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Builder
will repair roof or flashing leaks.
Leaks caused by ice build-up are not
Builder’s responsibility. |
Clean leaves from valleys, gutters and
downspouts. |
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c. Standing water on a flat roof |
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It is not unusual for minor ponding to
occur on a flat roof for up to 24 hours
after a rainfall. However, if water is
not draining properly, Builder
will correct the drainage. Builder
is not responsible if the roof was
specifically designed to retain water or
if it has a design flaw. |
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d. Delamination of veneer siding or
joint separation |
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All siding will be installed so that it
meets the manufacturer's standards and
industry standards and is sufficiently
painted or protected. Builder
will repair or replace any siding that
delaminates or separates. Builder
will only paint new materials as part of
the repair. The paint may not be an
exact match to the original colors. |
Protect the siding from damage, such as
leaning heavy objects against siding,
ball dents, and water from sprinklers
striking the siding.
Annually, seal or recaulk siding. |
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e. Gaps in wood siding |
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Gaps on end and side edge may occur due
to normal expansion and contraction.
Builder cannot control wood
expansion and contraction. |
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5. Sheet metal |
a. Leaks in gutters and/or
down-spouts |
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Gutters and downspouts may overflow
during heavy rains. They should not
leak at connections. Builder
will repair leaks. |
Keep leaves and debris out of gutters so
that water can flow properly.
Do not lean ladders against gutters and
downspouts. |
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b. Standing water in gutters |
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Small amounts of water may stand in a
gutter after a rain. If the water is
more than 1" deep in a gutter and the
gutter is not clogged with debris,
Builder will repair the gutter so
that water can drain properly. |
Keep leaves and debris out of gutters so
that water can flow properly. |
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6. Sealants |
a. Leaks in exterior (outside) walls
because calking is inadequate |
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If water is coming into the Home,
Builder will repair leaking
joints or cracks in the exterior wall
surface, around openings and flashings. |
Properly installed caulking may shrink.
You must maintain caulking during
the life of the Home. |
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F. Doors and windows
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F. Doors and windows |
1. Wood and plastic doors |
a. Outside doors are warped |
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Builder
will repair any doors that warp to the
extent that they satisfy one of the
following:
- they no longer work;
- they are no longer weather
resistant; or
- they warp more than 1/2", when
measured diagonally from corner to
corner on a 3-0 x 6-8 door Builder
will refinish any new doors to match
other doors as closely as possible. |
If You paint outside doors, doors
must be properly prepared. |
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b. Inside doors or closet doors are
warped |
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Builder
will repair any doors that warp more
than 1/2", when measured diagonally from
corner to corner on a 3-0 x 6-8 door. In
the event Builder installs a new
door, Builder will finish new
door to match other doors as closely as
possible. |
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c. Panels in doors shrink so that
raw wood edges show |
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It is normal for panels to shrink. |
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d. Split in panels of a door |
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If light is visible through the split in
a panel, Builder will repair the
panel. Builder will make this
repair only once after closing or first
occupancy, whichever occurs first. |
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2. Garage doors on garages that are
attached to the Home |
a. Garage doors do not operate
properly |
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If garage doors do not operate properly
under normal use, Builder will
adjust or correct them. If You
install a garage door opener, Builder
is no longer responsible for the
operation of the garage door. |
Keep all movable parts lubricated. |
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b. Rain or snow leaks in through
garage doors |
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Garage doors will be installed in
accordance with manufacturer's
specifications. Builder will
repair leaks resulting from a failure to
properly install the garage doors.
During severe weather conditions, some
leakage may be normal. |
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3. Wood, plastic, and metal windows |
a. Windows do not function properly |
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Builder
will correct the windows so that they
are reasonably easy to operate. |
Keep tracks and roller cleaned,
lubricated and adjusted. |
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b. Condensation and/or frost on
inside surfaces of windows |
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Condensation may occur on the interior
window surfaces with extremes in
temperature and humidity. Individual
living habits can impact humidity
levels. These conditions are beyond
Builder's control and Builder
has no responsibility. |
If a humidifier is installed, You
must follow the manufacturer's
recommendations for proper setting of
the humidistat. |
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4. Weather stripping and seals |
a. Air leaks in around doors and
windows |
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Doors and windows will be insulated
according to the manufacturer's
standards. If air comes in because
doors, windows, or weatherstripping were
fitted poorly, Builder will
repair the improperly fitted doors,
windows, or weatherstripping. |
If You live in an area with high
winds, storm doors and windows may have
to be installed. |
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5. Sliding doors
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a. Sliding doors do not operate
properly |
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Sliding doors will be installed
according to the manufacturer's
specifications. Builder will
repair inoperative sliding doors. |
Keep tracks and rollers cleaned,
lubricated, and adjusted. |
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6. Glass
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a. Broken glass |
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Builder
will repair broken glass reported to
Builder prior to closing or at first
occupancy, whichever occurs first. |
Report to Builder all broken
glass prior to closing or at first
occupancy, whichever occurs first. |
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7. Hardware |
a. Locks on doors or windows do not
operate properly. |
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Builder
will repair any hardware which does not
meet manufacturer's standards. |
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G. Finishes
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G. Finishes |
1. Lath and plaster |
a. Cracks in inside walls and
ceilings |
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Cracks in inside walls and ceilings are
not unusual. Builder will repair
all cracks that are more than 1/8"
wide. Builder will repair these
cracks only once. |
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2. Gypsum wallboard |
a. Nail pops, blisters in tape, and
other blemishes on inside walls and
ceilings |
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Builder
will correct these imperfections only
once. |
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b. Cracks |
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If the wallboard has cracks that are
more than 1/8" wide, Builder will
repair. |
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3. Ceramic tile
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a. Chips or cracks in floor,
counter, or wall tile |
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Builder
will replace cracked or chipped tiles
reported to Builder prior to
closing or first occupancy. Builder
will not be responsible to match tile
patterns and color between the old and
the new tile and grout. |
Report to Builder all cracked or
chipped tiles prior to closing or first
occupancy, whichever occurs first. |
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b. Loose floor, counter or wall tile |
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Builder
will resecure loose tiles. |
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c. Cracks in grouting of ceramic
tile joints or at junctions between
tiles and other materials (e.g., between
tiles and bathtub) |
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Cracks in grouting of ceramic tile
joints are commonly caused by normal
shrinking of the grouting. Builder
will repair cracked grouting only once.
Builder will not be responsible
for discontinued grout or for
differences in color between the old and
the new grout. |
Regrout cracks during the lifetime of
the Home. |
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4. Finished wood floors |
a. Cracks between the floor boards |
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Builder
will repair all cracks that are more
than 1/8" wide. |
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5. Resilient flooring or floor covering
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a. Nail pops on surface of resilient
floor covering |
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Builder
will repair any nail pops that break the
surface of the flooring. |
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b. Depressions or ridges in
resilient flooring because the subfloor
is irregular |
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Builder
will repair any ridges or depressions
which are readily apparent and which are
more than 1/8" high or deep. The ridge
or depression measurement is the gap
created at one end of a 6" straight-edge
placed over the depression or ridge with
3" of the straightedge on one side of
the defect, held tightly to the floor.
Builder will not be responsible
to match the old and the new flooring. |
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c. Resilient flooring lifts,
bubbles, or becomes unglued |
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Builder
will repair these defects. |
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d. Visible seams or shrinkage gaps
at joints of resilient flooring |
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If the gaps are more than 1/16" wide
between pieces of resilient flooring,
Builder will repair them. If the
gaps between flooring and other
materials are more than 1/8" wide,
Builder will repair the affected
area only. |
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e. Cuts and gouges |
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Builder
will repair cuts and gouges reported to
Builder prior to closing. |
Report to Builder prior to
closing. |
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6. Paint, stain, or varnish |
a. Deteriorating, fading, or peeling
of outside paint |
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Fading of a paint or stain is normal and
not considered a defect. The amount of
fading will depend on the climate where
the Home is located. Builder
will repair paint, stain or varnish
which peels or deteriorates. Builder
will properly prepare and refinish any
areas that are affected. |
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b. Painting made necessary by other
repair work |
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If painting is required because of other
repair work, Builder will paint
to match surrounding areas as closely as
possible. |
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c. Deteriorating varnish or lacquer
finish on outside woodwork |
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Varnish or lacquer on outside woodwork
deteriorates quickly and is not covered. |
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d. Deteriorating varnish or lacquer
finish on inside woodwork |
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Builder
will retouch areas of the woodwork where
the finish has deteriorated. Builder
will make this repair only once. |
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e. Mold, mildew or fungus on
surfaces |
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Builder
will remove mildew or fungus reported to
Builder prior to closing or first
occupancy. Mold, mildew or fungus may
form on surfaces over time because of
warmth and moisture. |
See Addendum No. 2 on page E-29.
Report to Builder prior to
closing.
Clean mildew or fungus regularly from
exterior or interior surfaces.
Prevent or eliminate condensation and
moisture intrusion into Home. |
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f. Deteriorating, fading, or
peeling of interior paint |
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Interior painted surface should not
deteriorate, fade, or peel. Builder
will touch-up only the affected areas
one time after closing. |
Maintain interior paint per
manufacturer's specifications. |
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7. Wall coverings |
a. Peeling wall covering |
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Builder
will repair wall covering which peels
within the first year. |
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b. Mismatched edges of wall
covering, pattern mismatch, and open
seams. |
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Builder
will repair these conditions when
reported to Builder prior to
closing. |
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8. Carpeting
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a. Open seams in carpeting |
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Visible carpet seams are not a defect.
Builder will repair any openings
or gaps in the seams. |
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b. Wall-to-wall carpeting comes up,
is loose, or stretched. |
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If Builder originally installed
wall-to-wall carpeting as a primary
floor covering, Builder will
resecure or restretch any of the
carpeting that has loosened from the
material to which it was attached. |
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c. Spots or minor fading on carpet |
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Spots and/or minor fading can occur
naturally when a carpet is exposed to
light. Builder has no
responsibility for this condition. |
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9. Stucco
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a. Cracks in outside stucco walls |
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Cracks are not unusual in the surfaces
of outside stucco walls. Builder
will repair within the first year, any
cracks that are more than 1/8" wide. |
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10. Marble, real or synthetic, plastic
laminate, porcelain, and fiberglass |
a. Scratches, nicks, chips, or
blemishes |
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Builder
will repair scratches, nicks, chips, or
blemishes reported to Builder
prior to closing. Builder is not
responsible for discontinued patterns
or for differences in color between
old and new. |
Report to Builder prior to
closing. |
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H. Louvers, vents, and fireplaces
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H. Louvers, vents, and fireplaces
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1. Louvers and vents |
a. Inadequate ventilation of attics
and crawl spaces |
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Builder
will repair the louvers and vents so
that they provide proper ventilation.
Builder will not be responsible
for problems caused by the alteration of
the original ventilation system. |
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2. Fireplaces and chimneys
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a. Improper drawing of fireplace or
chimney |
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Several things can cause temporary
negative draft situations in a fireplace
or chimney. These include high winds,
obstructions such as large branches or
trees too close to the chimney, or tight
insulation and weatherproofing
throughout the house. Builder
will not be responsible for these
problems. If the draft problem is
caused by improper installation,
Builder will repair the problem. |
Insure there is sufficient fresh air
make-up for the flue to draw properly.
Before the beginning of the season that
You will use the fireplace, look
for any obstructions and clear prior to
use. |
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b. Separation of chimney from the
structure to which it is attached |
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It is not unusual for a new chimney to
separate slightly from the structure to
which it is attached. Builder
will repair any chimney that has
separated from the Home more than
2"
in any 10 feet vertical measurement. |
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c. Firebox (area where the fire
burns) paint has changed |
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The heat from a fire can naturally
change any finish on the firebox. This
condition is not covered. |
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d. Cracks in firebrick (brick that
lines the fireplace) and mortar joints |
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Roaring fires can naturally cause this
cracking. This condition is not a
Defect. |
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I. Mechanical systems |
1. Plumbing, water supply, and septic
systems |
a. Plumbing pipes have frozen and
burst |
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Drain, waste, vent, and water pipes will
be adequately protected to prevent
freezing as required by the applicable
plumbing requirements for normally
anticipated cold weather and in
accordance with the design temperatures
established by the American Society of
Heating, Refrigerating, and
Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE).
Builder will repair any pipes not
meeting the ASHRAE standards. |
Drain water pipes and outside faucets
when they are exposed to freezing
temperatures. |
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b. Leaks in faucets or valves |
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Builder
will repair or replace any faucets or
valves that leak because of defects in
workmanship or materials. |
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c. Defects in plumbing fixtures or
trim fittings |
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Builder
will repair any fixture or fitting which
does not meet the manufacturer's
standards. |
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d. Noisy water pipes |
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Some noise in the water pipes is natural
and comes from the flow of water and
from the pipes expanding. If there is a
pounding noise from improperly anchored
pipes, Builder will repair. |
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e. Leaks in pipes |
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Builder
will repair any leaks in the drain,
waste, vent or water pipes.
Condensation on pipes is not the same as
a leak, and is not a defect. |
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f. Stopped up sewers, fixtures, and
drains |
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Builder
will repair all sewers, fixtures, and
drains that are clogged because of
defects in construction. Builder
is not responsible for any defect which
is not construction related, including
any failure of municipal systems. |
If sewers, fixtures, and drains are
clogged because of Your actions,
then You will pay the cost of
repairing them. |
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g. Water supply system does not
deliver water |
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Builder
is responsible for connecting all
on-site service to municipal water mains
and to private water supplies.
Builder is also responsible for
making sure that an individual well
on-site is installed to comply with all
building and plumbing requirements.
Builder will repair problems caused
by defects in workmanship and
materials. Builder is not
responsible for problems caused by
conditions beyond Builder's
control. Builder is not
responsible for water quality. |
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h. Septic tank, distribution box and
pump do not meet state, county or local
requirements. |
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Septic tank must meet state, county, or
local requirements. Builder will
repair any septic system that cannot
properly handle the normal flow of
household waste because of defects in
workmanship or materials. Builder
is not responsible for conditions beyond
Builder's control, such as
freezing, saturated soil, an increase in
the elevation of the water table,
excessive use of the system, or
limitations established by the local
governing agency. |
Properly maintain the septic tank system
to include proper grades, landscaping,
and protection from vehicular traffic or
excessive weight which would result in
soil compaction. Tanks may need to be
pumped during periods of excessive use
or extended rainfall. |
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i. Septic drain fields |
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Septic drain fields will meet state,
county, or local requirements.
Builder will repair any septic drain
fields that cannot properly handle the
normal flow of household waste because
of defects in workmanship or materials.
Builder is not responsible for
conditions beyond Builder's
control, such as freezing, saturated
soils, increase in the elevation of the
water table, excessive use of the
system, or limitations establishes by
the local governing agency. |
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2. Heating system
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a. Inadequate heating |
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Heating system is designed to maintain
an indoor temperature of 70°
F. The temperature is measured in the
center of each room at a height of 5
feet above the floor (under local
outdoor winter design conditions as
specified in the ASHRAE handbook).
Federal, state, or local energy
requirements take precedence.
Builder will repair the heating
system so that it provides the required
temperature. |
Balance dampers and registers and make
other minor adjustments for change of
seasons.
Maintain unit per manufacturer's
specifications. |
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b. Leaks in refrigerant lines |
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Builder
will repair all leaking refrigerant
lines and will recharge the unit, unless
You caused the damage. |
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3. Refrigeration |
a. Inadequate air conditioning |
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Cooling system is designed to maintain
an indoor temperature of 78°
F. The temperature is measured in the
center of each room at a height of 5
feet above the floor (under local
out-door summer design conditions as
specified in ASHRAE handbook). If the
temperature outside is above 95°
F, cooling system must be able to
maintain an inside temperature that is
15°
below the outside temperature. Federal,
state, or local energy requirements take
precedence. Builder will repair
the cooling system so that it provides
the required temperature. |
Balance dampers and registers and make
other minor adjustments for change of
seasons and maintain proper window
treatment to optimize cooling
capabilities.
Maintain unit per manufacturer's
specifications. |
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4. Condensation drain lines |
a. Clogged condensation drain lines |
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Builder
will provide clear condensation drain
lines at closing. After this, You
are responsible for keeping the
condensation drain lines clear. |
Condensation drain lines may clog, under
normal use. You should keep
these clear. Prior to using the cooling
system each season, check condensation
lines to ensure the drain lines are
clear. |
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5. Evaporative cooling system
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a. Mechanical part of the
evaporative cooling system does not
operate properly |
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Builder
will correct or adjust the blower and
the water system so that it functions
properly. |
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6. Air distribution system |
a. Ductwork makes ticking and
crackling noises |
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The ductwork may make ticking and
crackling noises when the metal in it
expands from the heat and contracts from
the cold. This condition is natural and
is not covered. |
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b. Ductwork makes a booming noise |
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This booming is called “oilcanning.”
Builder will repair the ductwork. |
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c. Separated or unattached ductwork |
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Builder
will re-attach or re-secure all ductwork
that has become separated or unattached. |
You
should not walk on, place heavy objects
against or otherwise subject ductwork to
unusual loads. |
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d. Water seeps into heating and/or
air conditioning ducts located under the
floor slab. |
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Builder cannot control the natural rise in ground water
levels after it rains. If Builder
has failed to construct the Home
in a good and workmanlike manner and
such failure allows water to seep into
the ducts causing the heat and air
conditioning system to malfunction and
You have met Your
responsibilities under the Limited
Warranty, Builder, at the
Builder's sole election, may do one
or more of the following to correct this
problem:
1. Regrade the problem area;
2. Put a sump pump in the plenum; or
3. Install new duct work in areas other
than beneath the slab. |
Do not landscape property by building up
flower beds or adding trees close to or
around the foundation; do not over-water
lawns and landscaping or let sprinklers
saturate ground around the Home.
Install guttering; install a french
drain system. |
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J. Electrical system
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J. Electrical system |
1. Electrical conductors, fuses, and
circuit breakers
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a. Fuses blow or circuit breakers
(excluding ground fault interrupters)
"kick out" |
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Builder
will check the wiring circuits and make
sure that they conform with approved
local electrical requirements. |
Do not overload circuits.
Check circuit breakers. |
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2. Outlets, switches, and fixtures |
a. Air leaks around electrical
outlets |
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Cold air can be drawn through an outlet
on an exterior wall into a room.
Builder will repair one time after
closing or first occupancy, whichever
occurs first. |
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b. Malfunctions in electrical
outlets, switches, and fixtures |
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Builder
will repair or replace all defective
outlets, switches, or fixtures. |
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3. Service and distribution |
a. Ground fault interrupters
frequently trip (These are sensitive
safety devices that are installed into
the electric system to protect from
electric stock.) |
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Ground fault interrupters are sensitive
and can be easily tripped. Normally,
this is not indicative of a construction
defect. Builder will install
ground fault interrupters to meet the
electrical requirement. Builder
will correct the interrupters if the
tripping is due to a defect in
installation. |
A tripped ground fault interrupter
usually indicates an overloaded circuit
or the connected appliance contains a
faulty ground. |
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b. Electrical wiring does not carry
its designed load for normal residential
use |
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Builder
will repair any wiring that does not
conform with approved local electrical
requirements. Builder is
responsible for original installation
only. Builder is not responsible
for problems caused by conditions beyond
Builder's control. |
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K. Foundation
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K. Foundation |
1. Beams, concrete |
a. Cracks or deflection |
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Builder
will repair cracks greater than 1/8 inch
in width, or deflection greater than 1/4
inch in 30 inches. |
See the Active Soils Addendum on page
E-28 for Your responsibilities
relating to the foundation and property
grade. |
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2. Beams, wood (built up) |
a. Cracks or deflection |
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Builder
will repair deflection greater than 1
inch in 10 feet. |
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3. Beams, wood (laminated)
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a. Cracks or deflection |
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Builder
will repair deflection greater than 1
inch in 10 feet. |
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4. Beams wood (solid) |
a. Cracks or deflection |
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Builder
will repair deflection greater than 1
inch in 10 feet. |
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5. Beams, steel |
a. Cracks or deflection |
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Builder
will repair deflection greater than
2
inch in 8 feet. |
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6. Footings |
a. Cracks or deflection |
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Builder
will repair cracks greater than
2
inch in width. |
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7. Walls, concrete |
a. Cracks, displacement,
out-of-plumb |
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Builder
will repair cracks greater than 1/4 inch
in width or greater than 1/4 inch
vertical displacement, or out-of-plumb
greater than 1/4 inch in 12 inches
measured from base of wall. |
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8. Walls, masonry
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a. Cracks, out-of-plumb |
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Builder
will repair cracks greater than 3/8 inch
in width, or out-of-plumb greater than
1/4 inch in 12 inches measured from base
of wall. Brick mortar cracks, see para.
C1.c. above. |
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9. Columns, wood |
a. Bowed or out-of-plumb |
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Builder
will repair if bowed to greater than 1
inch in 8 feet, or out-of-plumb greater
then 1/4 inch in 12 inches measured from
base of column. |
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10. Columns,
concrete
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a. Bowed or out-of-plumb |
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Builder
will repair if bowed greater than
2
inch in 8 feet, or out-of-plumb greater
than 1/4 inch in 12 inches measured from
base of column. |
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11. Columns,
masonry
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a. Bowed |
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Builder
will repair if bowed greater than 1/8
inch in 12 inches measured from base to
column. |
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12. Columns, steel
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a. Bowed or out-of-plumb |
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Builder
will repair if bowed greater than 1 inch
in 8 feet, or out-of-plumb greater than
1/4 inch in 12 inches measured from base
of column. |
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L. Structural Beams and Girders
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L. Structural Beams and Girders |
1. Beams and Girders, wood (solid) |
a. Deflection |
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Builder
will repair deflection greater than 1
inch in 10 feet. |
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2. Beams and Girders, wood (built up) |
a. Deflection |
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Builder
will repair deflection greater than 1
inch in 10 feet. |
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3. Beams and Girders, wood laminated) |
a. Deflection |
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Builder
will repair deflection greater than 1
inch in 10 feet. |
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4. Steel
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a. Deflection |
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Builder
will repair deflection greater than 1
inch in 10 feet. |
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M. Lintels and Headers
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M. Lintels and Headers |
1. Steel |
a. Deflection |
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Builder
will repair deflection greater than 1
inch in 48 inches. |
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2. Wood |
a. Deflection |
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Builder
will repair deflection greater than 1
inch in 48 inches. |
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3. Concrete |
a. Deflection |
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Builder
will repair deflection greater than 1
inch in 48 inches. |
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4. Masonry |
a. Deflection |
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Builder
will repair deflection greater than 1
inch in 48 inches. |
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N. Arches
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N. Arches |
1. Masonry |
a. Cracks or settlement |
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Builder
will repair cracks greater than 1/4 inch
in width in arch, or settlement in span
of arch greater than
2
inch. |
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O. Structural Columns
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O. Structural Columns |
1. Wood |
a. Bowed or out-of-plumb |
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Builder
will repair if bowed greater than 1 inch
in 8 feet, or out-of-plumb greater than
1/4 inch in 12 inches measured from base
of column. |
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2. Concrete
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a. Bowed or out-of-plumb |
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Builder
will repair if bowed greater than
2
inch in 8 feet or out-of-plumb greater
than 1/4 inch in 12 inches measured from
base of column. |
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3. Masonry
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a. Out-of-plumb |
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Builder
will repair if out-of-plumb greater than
1/8 inch in 12 inches measured from base
of column. |
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4. Steel
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a. Bowed or out-of-plumb |
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Builder
will repair if bowed greater than 1 inch
in 8 feet, or out-of-plumb greater than
1/4 inch in 12 inches measured from base
of column. |
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P. Walls and Partitions (Load Bearing
Only)
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P. Walls and Partitions (Load Bearing
Only) |
1. Studs |
a. Bowed |
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Builder
will repair if bowed or cupped greater
than 1 inch in 8 feet. |
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Q. Floor Systems
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Q. Floor Systems |
1. Structural Concrete
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a. Cracks or displacement |
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Builder
will repair cracks greater than 1/4 inch
in width or greater than 1/4 inch
vertical displacement. |
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2. Joists |
a. Deflection |
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Builder
will repair deflection greater than 1
inch in 15 feet. |
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3. Trusses |
a. Deflection |
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Builder
will repair deflection greater than 1
inch in 10 feet. |
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R. Roof Framing
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R. Roof Framing |
1. Ridge Beam |
a. Deflection |
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Builder
will repair deflection greater than 1
inch in 10 feet. |
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2. Rafters (common)
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a. Deflection |
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Builder
will repair deflection or bow greater
than 1 inch in 10 feet. |
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3. Rafters (jack) |
a. Deflection |
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Builder
will repair deflection or bow greater
than 1 inch in 10 feet. |
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4. Rafters (valley/HIP) |
a. Deflection |
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Builder
will repair deflection or bow greater
than 1 inch in 10 feet. |
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5. Ceiling Joists |
a. Deflection |
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Builder
will repair deflection greater than 3/4
inch in 10 feet. |
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6. Trusses |
a. Deflection |
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Builder
will repair deflection greater than 1
inch in 10 feet. |
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