Floors Some noise may be heard when walking on the 2nd story floor in a two-story home. This is a characteristic of multilevel homes.
Concrete Cracks in concrete(driveways, sidewalks, patios, and foundations) are
likely to occur. They are usually not an indication of a construction deficiency and will not impair the intended use of the concrete surface.
Paint You will receive a paint touch-up kit that should be used for minor
move-in nicks, scratches, and other cosmetic areas. Do not wash latex-painted walls. Simply paint over affected areas.
Caulk Shrinkage of caulk is normal and is a homeowner maintenance item. For best results, re-caulk interior and exterior areas regularly, especially wet
areas.
Vinyl Flooring Vinyl flooring is a soft product that can easily be damaged. Please inspect the vinyl floor carefully at the time of your walk-through.
Countertops Marble and laminate tops must be protected from sharp objects, heat
and abrasives. Some markings may be apparent from the manufacturing
process. Do not allow water to stand on countertop seams. Damage may occur.
Carpet Seams
Seams are almost always visible, and light affects the appearance of the seam. In a room with windows and/or glass door on one wall and no light source on the opposite wall, the carpet seam is often highly visible because of a shadowing effect.
Sheetrocks
As your home settles, hairline cracks may form in walls and ceilings,
especially in corners. This is to be expected and is not the result of a
defect in construction.
Drainage
Unplanted yards can wash out with just one rainfall. Maintenance of
established drainage pathways is a homeowner responsibility. Please look
at the established drainage carefully with your construction manager at your walk-through.
Windows
Condensation of moisture on windows is not the fault of the windows.
Condensation forms when the temperature of the glass drops below the
dew-point as it relates to the humidity in your home. This can occur frequently when the temperature outside is colder than the temperature
inside (and vice versa).
Brick
Expect bricks to have some mortar stain. Repeated cleaning of brick may damage the intended finish. Cracks and chips are common to the product and not a sign of a defect.
