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WARRANTY GUILDELINES

FRAMING

CATEGORY | OBSERVATION | ACTION REQUIRED BY BUILDER | COMMENTS OR SUGGESTIONS
FRAMING Ceiling | 2.1 Uneven ceiling. | Builder will correct if unevenness exceeds 3/8 inch within a 32 inch measurement. | Some minor framing imperfections should be expected
Flooring | 2.2 High and low areas. | Builder will correct if high or low areas exceed 3/8 inch within a 32 inch measurement. | Some minor framing imperfections should be expected.
| 2.3 Floor squeaks. | No action required. | A squeak-proof floor cannot be guaranteed. Lumber shrinkage as well as temperature and humidity changes may cause squeaks.
Roof | 2.4 Split or warped rafters or trusses. | No action required. | Some splitting and warping is normal and is caused by high temperature effects on lumber.
Wall | 2.5 Bow or bulge | Builder will correct if bow or bulge exceeds 3/8 inch within 32 inch horizontal or vertical measurement. | Minor framing imperfections should be expected.
| 2.6 Out-of-plumb. | Builder will correct where out-of-plumb condition exceeds 1 inch within 8 ft. vertical measurement. | Minor framing imperfections should be expected.
| 2.7 Wall is out-of-square. | No action required. | A wall out-of-square is not a Defect.

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