Observation | Action Required | Comments |
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Entrance of elements through separations of wood, hardboard or fiber cement siding or trim joints, or separation between trim and surfaces of masonry or siding. | Global will correct entrance of elements or separations exceeding 3/8 inches by caulking. Caulking and touch-up painting are examples of acceptable repair methods. Global is not responsible for exact color, texture, or finish matches. Hairline cracks are common. | Any separations 3/8 inches or less are considered routine owner maintenance and will not be repaired by Global. |
Paint splatters and smears on other surfaces. | Global will correct only if damage is documented prior to occupancy. | Owner is responsible for establishing a pre-closing walk-through inspection list. |
Faulty application of paint on wall and trim surfaces. | Global will correct affected area, If noted prior to occupancy. | Some minor imperfections such as over-spray, brush marks, etc. are common and should be expected. |
Observation | Action Required | Comments |
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Latch is loose or rattles. | No Action Required | Some minor movement should be expected. |
Binds, sticks or does not latch. | Global will correct if due to faulty workmanship and materials. | Seasonal changes may cause doors to expand and contract, and are usually temporary conditions. |
Warping. | Global will correct warping which exceeds 1/4 inches, measured vertically, horizontally or diagonally. | Seasonal changes may cause doors to expand and contract, and are usually temporary conditions. |
Excessive opening at bottom. | Global will correct gaps in excess of 1-1/2 inches between bottom of passage door and finished floor or 2 in. between bottom of closet door and finished floor. | Gaps under doors are intended for air flow. |
Rubs on carpet | Global will correct. | Global is not responsible if owner installs carpet. |
Interior
WALLS, CEILINGS, SURFACES, FINISHES & TRIMS
Observation | Action Required | Comments |
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Cracks and separations in drywall, lath or plaster; nail pops. | Global will correct cracks in excess of 1/8 inches in width. Global will correct nail pops which have broken finished surfaces. Global will repair cracks and/or nail pops and touch up paint to match as close as possible, one time only. Such conditions should be reported near the end of Year 1 of the warranty period to allow for normal movement of the Home. Global will correct items noted that are visible 6 feet from the surface under normal lighting conditions. | Minor seam separation or cracks, and other slight imperfections, are common and should be expected. Minor depressions and slight mounds at nail heads are not defects. |
Surface deficiencies in finished woodwork. | Global will correct readily apparent splits, cracks, hammer marks and exposed nail heads, only if documented prior to occupancy. | Owner is responsible for establishing a pre-closing walk-through inspection list. |
Gaps between trim and adjacent surfaces, and gaps at trim joints. | Global will correct gaps in excess of 1/8 inches at trim joints and 1/4 inches between trim and adjacent surfaces. | Some separation due to lumber shrinkage is normal and should be expected. |
Cracking or deterioration of caulking. | No Action Required | All interior caulking shrinks and deteriorates. Owner maintenance is required. |
Wall or trim surfaces visible through paint. | Global will correct affected area. If greater than 75% of wall, trim piece, or ceiling is affected, entire surface will be corrected. The surface being painted shall not show through new paint when viewed from a distance of 6 feet under normal lighting conditions. Global will correct only if documented prior to occupancy. | Some minor imperfections such as overspray, brush marks, etc., are common and should be expected. Owner is responsible for establishing a pre-closing walk-through inspection list. |
Observation | Action Required | Comments |
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Uneven ceilings, bow or bulged walls, out of plumb and out of square walls. | Global will correct after framer returns to level and straighten. | Should be noted prior to occupancy. |