All photos below are not from PDI (pre-delivery inspections. They are from occupied homes... (During PDI "unfinished" defects are common in new construction.):
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Damaged outside insulation, cracks on foundation, etc. |
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Foundation cracks that “hidden” by exterior parging, and not…
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Improper grading between two properties, standing water, ice build-up,…
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Providing proper support for this area of brick veneer is advisable...
"...masonry veneer of hollow units (brick veneer) resting on bearing support shall not project more then 30 mm (1 3/16 in) beyond the supporting base where veneer is not less then 90 mm (3 ½ in) thick and 12 mm (½ in) if veneer is less then 90 mm (3 ½ in) thick..."
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...oops, looks like notch in foundation wall was too short but beam was too big...
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Noticeable moisture in the basement, source unknown, but it is definitely coming from "darker" corner that shown on Infrared picture: "Contact builder for corrective action."
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Even in summer day Infrared camera picked up drastic difference in temperature in bedroom ceilings, (See next 2 pictures)
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...that was confirmed later on during tough attic "walk" – wind storm damage and considerable loss of insulation, baffles misplaced. (Thank Infrared camera! – it was not noticeable in the attic during normal observation due to complicated roof design.)...
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Look at one TJI floor joist with non-regular shape hole (for air duct) in the joist. As per manufacturer’s Specification: “The maximum size rectangular hole permitted to be installed in the webs shell leave a minimum ¼-inch of web material between top of the hole and adjuscent flange
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Wood shims for main beam are not acceptable.
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