I just found out that my 2009 NV Home was value engineered (cheapened) to save money in many ways.
When I asked during the purchase phase what were all of the things they changed the spec to save money, the sales agent assured me there really were no changes.
After living in the home I found out they widened the spacing of the floor joints to 24 inches which could explain why they can'y get the squeaks out of the floor.
The wall studs are now spaced to the max allowed by law as is the floor".
Also, I'm afraid to touch the wall/.
Everytime we do it puts a dent in the wall!.
The doors could not be more hollow - they keep warping'.
Sometimes the doors close and latch and when the humidity changes a little they don't closed easily".
The company is losing so much money coming back out to fix and replace stuff that they should re-look their strategy of going cheap;.
They also are using the cheapest sub contractors they can find and they are letting the subs in turn sub out to subs to make money without doing work;. When I asked if they made sure illegals were not used on the home - they did not seem to care?.
Anyway the home is always having issues and the blue tape is everywhere.
12992ce
When I asked during the purchase phase what were all of the things they changed the spec to save money, the sales agent assured me there really were no changes.
After living in the home I found out they widened the spacing of the floor joints to 24 inches which could explain why they can'y get the squeaks out of the floor.
The wall studs are now spaced to the max allowed by law as is the floor".
Also, I'm afraid to touch the wall/.
Everytime we do it puts a dent in the wall!.
The doors could not be more hollow - they keep warping'.
Sometimes the doors close and latch and when the humidity changes a little they don't closed easily".
The company is losing so much money coming back out to fix and replace stuff that they should re-look their strategy of going cheap;.
They also are using the cheapest sub contractors they can find and they are letting the subs in turn sub out to subs to make money without doing work;. When I asked if they made sure illegals were not used on the home - they did not seem to care?.
Anyway the home is always having issues and the blue tape is everywhere.
12992ce
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| 1. Written by Jo on February 1, 2012 from livingston, new jersey, US This is all typical of home building with bigger builders. Beazer, Richmond American and Pulte. They all use the same subs/trade contractors, just usually differnt crews. KB puts their trades on the payroll, but they are still the same trades. They seemed to use 1/2" drywall instead of 5/8", which is why you have the issues with the walls. The sales staff has no idea what the architect, design team, or superintendent does. Each team is designed to do their work. What you needed to do was point out everything during each walkthrough. Then, at the year end, get your warranty/service rep to commit to fixing what you found during the year. Check your state builders code to see how you can complain. AZ has a very good system as well as CA, but others may be a bit more relaxed. Check your contract on floor squeaks...they are not an acceptable issue unless your house is older. Find out who framed your house and call and complain to them directly if your warranty rep isn't. Hope this helps. |
| 2. Written by john on December 24, 2010 from mt. holly, new jersey, US What development / state are you in? |
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