Archives: Faqs
Observation: Varnish or lacquer finishes have deteriorated.
Performance Standard: Gear finishes used on exterior surfaces may deteriorate rapidly. This problem is beyond the remodeler’s control. Correctiv...
Read MoreObservation: Seams or shrinkage gaps show at resilient flooring joints.
Performance Standard: Gaps at joints in resilient flooring shall not exceed 1/16 inch in width. Where dissimilar materials abut, the gap shall not exc...
Read MoreObservation: Resilient flooring loses adhesion.
Performance Standard: Resilient flooring shall not lift, bubble, nor detach. Corrective Measure: At the re-modelers option, the remodeler will repair ...
Read MoreObservation: Separation of coating from base on exterior stucco wall.
Performance Standard: The coating shall not separate from the base on an exterior stucco wall during the warranty period. Corrective Measure: The remo...
Read MoreObservation: Siding color is faded.
Performance Standard: Gradual fading or change in color caused by sunlight occurs in nearly all vinyl and aluminum sidings and cannot be prevented by ...
Read MoreObservation: Siding is bowed or wavy.
Performance Standard: Some waviness in lap siding is to be expected because of bows in studs. Thermal expansion waves or distortions in aluminum or vi...
Read MoreObservation: Siding is bowed.
Performance Standard: 1/8 inch in 16 inches, or 1/4 inch in 24 inches, are unacceptable. Corrective Measure: The remodeler will install additional nai...
Read MoreObservation: Siding has delaminated.
Performance Standard: Siding shall not delaminate. Corrective Measure: The remodeler will replace delaminated siding unless the delamination was cause...
Read MoreObservation: Siding is buckled.
Performance Standard: Siding that projects more than 3/16 inch from the face of adjacent siding is unacceptable. Corrective Measure: The remodeler wil...
Read MoreObservation: Siding is not installed on a straight line.
Performance Standard: Any piece of lap siding more than 1/2 inch off parallel with the bottom course or more than 1/4 inch off parallel with contiguou...
Read MoreObservation: Siding end gaps are visible.
Performance Standard: End gaps wider than 1/8 inch are unacceptable. Corrective Measure: The remodeler will repair end gaps that do not meet the perfo...
Read MoreObservation: Siding is bowed.
Performance Standard: Bows exceeding 1/4 inch in 16 inches are unacceptable. Corrective Measure: The remodeler will replace any wood lap siding with b...
Read MoreObservation: Nails are not properly set or nail holes are not properly filled.
Performance Standard: Setting nails and filling nail holes are considered part of painting and finishing. After painting or finishing, nails and nail ...
Read MoreObservation: Resilient floor tiles are loose.
Performance Standard: Resilient floor tiles shall be securely attached to the floor. Corrective Measure: The remodeler will attach loose resilient flo...
Read MoreObservation: Patterns on roll vinyl flooring are misaligned.
Performance Standard: Patterns at seams between adjoining pieces shall be aligned to within 1/8 inch. Corrective Measure: The remodeler will correct t...
Read MoreObservation: Nail pops appear on the surface of resilient flooring.
Performance Standard: Readily visible nail pops on resilient flooring are not acceptable. Corrective Measure: The remodeler will correct nail pops tha...
Read MoreObservation: Nail pops appear on the surface of resilient flooring.
Performance Standard: Exposure to natural light may cause spots on and minor fading of the carpet. Corrective Measure: None.
Read MoreObservation: Patterns in wall coverings are mismatched at the edges.
Performance Standard: None. Corrective Measure: None.
Read MoreObservation: Nail pops, blisters, or other blemishes are visible on finished walls or ceilings.
Performance Standard: Any such blemishes that are readily visible from a distance of 6 feet under normal lighting conditions are unacceptable. Correct...
Read MoreObservation: Mortar stains are on exterior brick or stone.
Performance Standard: Exterior brick and stone shall be free from mortar stains detracting from the appearance of the finished wall when viewed from a...
Read MoreObservation: Nails have stained siding.
Performance Standard: Stains extending more than 1/2 inch from the: nail and readily visible from a distance of more than 20 feet are unacceptable. Th...
Read MoreObservation: Hammer marks are visible on interior trim.
Performance Standard: Hammer marks on interior trim shall not be readily visible from a distance of 6 feet under normal lighting conditions. Correctiv...
Read MoreObservation: Interior trim is split.
Performance Standard: Splits in interior trim are unacceptable if they exceed 1/8 inch in width and 1 inch in length. Corrective Measure: The remodele...
Read MoreObservation: Inside comers are not coped or mitered.
Performance Standard: Trim edges at inside comers shall be coped or mitered. Corrective Measure: The remodeler will finish inside comers by coping or ...
Read MoreObservation: Interior trim workmanship is of poor quality.
Performance Standard: Openings at joints in trim and moldings, and at joints between moldings and adjacent surfaces, shall not exceed 1/8 inch in widt...
Read MoreObservation: Gaps have developed between strip oak floor boards.
Performance Standard: Gaps between floor boards shall not exceed 1/8 inch in width. Corrective Measure: The remodeler will repair gaps wider than 1/8 ...
Read MoreObservation: Interior painting, staining, or refinishing is required because of repair work.
Performance Standard: Repairs required under these performance standards shall be finished to match the immediate surrounding areas as closely as prac...
Read MoreObservation: Lap marks show on interior paint or stain.
Performance Standard: Lap marks shall not be readily visible on interior paint or stain when viewed from a distance of 6 feet under normal lighting co...
Read MoreObservation: Interior surfaces are paint spattered.
Performance Standard: Paint spatters shall not be readily visible on walls, woodwork, floors or other interior surfaces when viewed from a distance of...
Read MoreObservation: Interior paint does not “cover” the underlying surface.
Performance Standard: The surface being painted shall not show through new paint when viewed from a distance of 6 feet under normal lighting condition...
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