Often times, I have clients purchasing their new home from me here in our Northwest Houston community of Steeplechase Terrace and they are unsure about how their new home is covered by the builder’s warranty. There are different coverages lasting varying periods of time. The most common way of describing the warranty isa ’1-2-10 year warranty’, with one year craftsmanship, 2 year mechanical, and 10 year structural. This is an over simplified way of stating the warranty and it’s coverages. Bayway Homes are covered by our Elite 1-2-10 Home Buyers Warranty warranty and is backed by one of the strongest warranty companies in the business, Bonded Builders Warranty Group. (www.bondedbuilders.com)
When a client purchases a home from us, we provide them with a sample warranty when they do initial contract, along with a layman’s guide to understanding that warranty, published by the TRCC. This allows the new client to become somewhat familiar with their new homes warranty before they even close and move into their new home. After closing, they are provided their full warranty paperwork, which should be studied by them and used as a reference to know what is covered, what is not, and what is considered routine maintenance required by the homeowner.
Below is a clip from the Bonded Builder Warranty companies website, which has great information for homeowners regarding how their new home warranty works, as well as routine maintenance tips and care for their new home. This is only a small portion of the useful information available on the Bonded Builders Warranty Group website.
These helpful tips come from the exclusive Bonded Builders Homeowners Maintenance Manual.Professional Painting Tips A fresh coat of paint is the most inexpensive way to “refresh” a room to make it look like it’s been remodeled. But, as with all remodeling projects, the key to success is preparation. With so many tools and products available today, preparing for a painting project can be overwhelming and confusing for any do-it-yourselfer. To make the project easier, professional painters recommend a few “must-haves.” All-Purpose Caulk Patching Products Sandpaper or Sanding Blocks Masking Tape Drop Cloths Once the walls are ready and flooring is covered, you can gather paint supplies. Paint Brushes and Rollers Rollers should be selected based on the type of paint being applied. For a semigloss or gloss paint or for washable enamel, use a 3/8-inch nap, shed-resistant roller cover. For flat paints, choose a roller with a 1/2-inch-nap that’s labeled “For Flat Paints.” Interior Latex Paint When it comes to home improvement projects, preparation is the key. By using the appropriate tool and products, homeowners can achieve a great-looking paint job in minimal time that gives them the satisfaction and pride of a job well done, without professional costs. |
For more information on the 1-2-10 warranty, please feel free to stop in to any one of Bayway Homes locations throughout the Houston/Galveston area and we will gladly share our knowledge and information with you.
Posted on 05/25/2010 at 12:00 AM