All photos below are not from PDI (pre-delivery inspections). During PDI “unfinished” defects are common in new construction.
They are from occupied brand-new homes…
Damaged foundation membrane, damaged outside insulation, and cracks on the foundation.
Foundation cracks that are visible on the interior (“hidden” by exterior parging), and not…
Improper grading between two properties, standing water, ice build-up…
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 than 30 mm (1 3/16 in) beyond the supporting base where the veneer is not less than 90 mm (3 ½ in) thick and 12 mm (½ in) if the veneer is less then 90 mm (3 ½ in) thick…”
…oops, looks like the notch in the foundation wall was too short but the beam was too big…
Noticeable moisture in the basement, source unknown, but it is definitely coming from the “darker” corner shown on the Infrared picture: “Contact builder for corrective action.”
