So, you’ve been saving for a while and are ready to start the home-buying process. If you’re like most in today’s market, you’re probably weighing all your options, including new home construction. But, if you’re leaning towards this option because you’ve heard new homes have fewer issues, we might have some bad news. Yes, while new homes are generally lower-maintenance, that’s not always the case. So, here are some common new home construction issues often noted by Inspect360 on our new construction reports.
Lumber tends to lose moisture over time. So, this can translate to cracks in the drywall in a new build. The federal standard for moisture content in residential lumber is less than 18% once the framing is up. But after just one summer season, moisture content can decrease to 9%, pulling the drywall apart. Depending on when you build your new home, drywall cracks can appear sooner rather than later.
If you're thinking about building a new home, then we highly recommend calling the team at Inspect360. Not only do we offer new construction inspections, but we also offer 18-month home warranties. We even offer specialty inspections like pool and septic inspections. We proudly serve residents throughout Dallas, TX, so give us a call today at (817) 754-0360.
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