Austin, TX RWC Warranty Manual

The following Warranty Standards are applicable only to warranted items stated in Section II of this Limited Warranty. Read Section II to determine if the following Warranty Standards apply. WARRANTY STANDARDS • A. YEAR 1 COVERAGE ONLY

4. INTERIOR

OBSERVATION

ACTION REQUIRED

COMMENTS

WALLS, CEILINGS, SURFACES, FINISHES & TRIMS

SECTION III.

4.6 Cracks and separations in drywall, lath or plaster; nail pops.

Minor seam separations and cracks, and other slight imperfections, are common and should be expected. Minor depres- sions and slight mounds at nail heads are not Defects.

Builder will correct cracks in excess of 1/8 in. in width. Builder will correct nail pops which have broken finished surface. Repair cracks and/or nail pops and touch up paint to match as close as possible, one time only. Such con- ditions should be reported near the end of Year 1 of the warranty period to allow for normal move- ment of the Home. Builder will correct if not due to Owner neglect or abuses.

4.7 Peeling of wallpaper.

Builder is not responsible for wallpaper installed by Purchaser. Owner is respon- sible for maintaining adequate ventilation in areas of high humidity, such as kitch- ens and bathrooms. Minor imperfections can be expected.

4.8 Separated seams in wallpaper. 4.9 Lumps, ridges and nail

Builder will correct if wall sur- face is readily visible. No action required.

Owner should insure that surface to be covered is suitable for installation of wall covering.

pops in wallboard which appear after Owner has wall covering installed by himself or others.

4.10 Surface deficiencies in finished woodwork.

Owner is responsible for establishing a pre-closing walk-through inspection list.

Builder will correct readily appar- ent splits, cracks, hammer marks and exposed nail heads, only if documented prior to occupancy. Builder will correct gaps in excess of 1/8 in. at trim joints and 1/4 in. between trim and adjacent surfaces. Builder will correct cracks in excess of 1/8 in. one time only. Builder will correct only if docu- mented prior to occupancy. No action required.

4.11 Gaps between trim and

Some separation due to lumber shrinkage is normal and should be expected.

adjacent surfaces, and gaps at trim joints.

4.12 Cracks in ceramic grout joints.

Cracking of grout joints is common and is considered routine Owner maintenance unless excessive. Owner is responsible for establishing a pre-closing walk-through inspection list. All interior caulking shrinks and deterio- rates. Owner maintenance is required.

4.13 Ceramic tile cracks or becomes loose. 4.14 Cracking or deterioration of caulking.

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