R.S. Hulbert Builders - Owners
Warranty Highlights
- Please note: These are highlights please refer to your warranty per your contract with R.S. Hulbert Builders, Inc.
- Warrantor: The Warrantor is the Builder/Seller indentified in the Construction/Purchase Contract to which this Limited Warranty is appended.
- Home Warranted: The Home warranted is the residence constructed by the Builder as identified in the Construction/Purchase Contract.
- To Whom Warranted: The Home is warranted to the person or persons identified as the Purchaser(s) in the Construction/Purchase Contract.
- Warranty Date: This Limited Warranty is effective upon transfer of title to or possession by the Purchaser or his/her agent, whichever is earlier (Warranty Date).
First Year Warranty Coverage Items
- Labor on mechanicals including plumbing, heating, cooling and electrical-fixtures are covered per manufacturer’s warranty.
- Labor on drywall, trim, paint, floor finishes-materials covered per manufacturer’s warranty.
- Appliances covered per manufacturer’s warranty.
- Cabinetry covered per manufacturer’s warranty.
- Windows and doors covered per manufacturer’s warranty.
Five Year Warranty Coverage Items
- Major structural defects.
- Please see your warranty per your Building Contract/Purchase Contract.
Manufacturers Extended Warranty
- Rinnai Water Heater: 10 year warranty on heat exchanger see www.foreverhotwater.com for additional manufacturer's warranty information
- Windows: Limited Lifetime on frame; 20 year insulated glass warranty see www.mwwindows.com for additional manufactuer's warranty information
- Heat Pumps: 5 year compressor warranty see www.goodmanmfg.com for additional manufactuer's warranty information
- Vinyl Siding: 50 year hail protection see www.reverebuildingproducts.com for additional manufacturer's warranty information
- Cabinetry: 2 year warranty see www.qualitycabinets.com for additional manufacturer's warranty information
- Cultured Stone and Roofing: 30 year see www.heritagestone.com for additional manufacturer's warranty information (cultured stone); see www.elkcorp.com for additional manufacturer's warranty information (roofing)
- Carpet: 5 year manufacturing defect warranty see www.mohawkportico.com for additional manufacturer's warranty information
- Pre-finished Hardwood Floors: Full lifetime structural warranty; 10 year surface wear warranty see www.centuryflooring.com for additional manufacturer's warranty information
- Delta Plumbing Fixtures: Lifetime warranty to be free from material and workmanship defect. Go to www.deltafaucet.com for additional manufacturer's plumbing fixture warranty information
- Paint: Go to www.duron.com for manufacturer's paint warranty information
Care and Maintenance Tips for your New Home
- To help keep your new Hulbert Home in tip top shape please note the following:
Exterior Maintenance
- Inspect and replace as necessary all exterior chalk and paint annually
- Inspect roofing materials including roof collars annually
- Cut back any tree limbs that encroach upon your home/roof
- Remove garden hoses from exterior faucets prior to freezing temperatures
- Seasonal serving of irrigation system prior to freezing temperatures
- Adjust irrigation system to weather as necessary
- Seal driveway, front walkway and deck every 2-3 years
- Renewal of termite maintenance program
- Check entire crawl space monthly for any signs of interior water leakage
- Check exterior doors for proper seal adjust thresholds as necessary
- Clean/seal (seams) gutters annually or as necessary
- Open crawl space vents at day light savings in the spring
- Close crawl space vents at lay light savings in the fall
- Flush Rinnai Hot Water Heaters per manufacturer’s warranty (if applicable)
- Test the Temperature and Pressure Relief Value on traditional hot water heater (if applicable)
- Do not change the grade of the land that was established by the builder
- Verify garage overhead door reversal safety system is working
Interior Maintenance
- Test GFI outlets
- Test smoke detectors replace batteries as needed
- Change furnace filters monthly
- Inspect and clean humidifiers and electronic air cleaners if applicable
- Have your heating and cooling systems inspected annually by an authorized service technician
- Service all appliances per manufacturer’s suggestions
- Clear dryer vents monthly
- Check and replace as needed washing machine hoses monthly
- Clean exhaust filters at Kitchen
- Inspect all showers, tubs, sinks and toilets. Repair or replace grout, chalk or seals as necessary
- Inspect around and below these plumbing fixtures to verify there are no leaks
- Repair or replace plumbing fixtures if fixture is found to be leaking
- Inspect crawl monthly for any leaking or infestation
- Inspect roof vents are clear and are not leaking