I see the builder is advertising 2 future new builds. Wonder if he'll still be using the LVLs in his new construction?
Georgia L Schlager
Yeah I noticed that too. The vacant property $$ is extremely high.....
Update, Another home has structural issues with their LVL's. The home is 3 years old, still falls under the 6 year warranty from NYS the statue of limitations requires the builder is fully responsible for the structural integrity of the home. Builder is waffling........
Wow, the association thinking of any class action suit?
Were the issues with the LVL at your place discovered prior to the building of this home?
If so, wouldn't that be negligence on the builder's part for this 3 year old home?
Georgia L Schlager
The builder is responsible for the repairs on this new home. Homeowner met with the builder and he agreed to redo the deck. Not without resistance on the builders part. The community had not agreed whether or not to go for a class action suit, I think they are not interested in a long drawn out lawsuit. However, in the newer home under construction, I believe the decision to use a different material has been discussed. NO S**T right? One would think that after our homes, the builder would have chosen a different material to use, not often does common sense prevail...
You are correct, although the CEO has indicated the material should be changed out, it was not. The architect that designs for the builder continues to recommend those LVL's. The builder knew the LVL's were not intended for outdoor use unless they were covered properly, the nitwit still used them. Now that the architect, builder and homeowner have met as a group, the next construction will not have those LVL's.
An update gorja,
The builder has not yet replaced those LVL beams at this current home. The builder bought the beams and placed them on the vacant property, and let the beams sit throughout the winter. Now is he going to use those exposed beams? Don't know, but Matt F., CEO should look at those beams to see if they pass inspection. But Matt has bigger fish to fry, the new home under construction is built higher than the neighboring home, it is causing a huge erosion issue for the neighbor. This is a very sticky situation that needs the CEO's attention. Oh and by the way, the new build was positioned wrong. Not new news though because most of the homes are miss - positionedBut then again, this builder does things on the fly anyways.
Most people learn from their past mistakes. Now, it's surely evident that it wasn't a mistake using the LVL's or ignorance. It has been purposeful. The poor CEO has so much to clean up or clear up from his predecessor's lenience or negligence, I would imagine that it's almost impossible for him to keep
Georgia L Schlager
Yeah, Matt sure is overwhelmed by the mistakes of the past administration's pay to play policies. He is a straight shooter, but he does need to pay attention to the construction sites that is being developed by these builders. Drainage, infrastructure and elevation is definitely problematic.
Update on the home, they are still waiting for the builder to replace the LVL's on their home. Builder is putting it off, keeps saying soon. Well a year later, the homeowners are still dealing with a upper deck that is deteriorating. To make things more ridiculous, builder bought three beams to do the replacement 9 months ago which are still laying on the ground and went through winter, spring, summer and now seems fall. The wood has deteriorated and under those circumstances, the beams cannot be used. Wasteful and neglectful. Where is the Code Enforcement Officer that allowed those beams to be installed in the first place knowing they were not meant for exterior use...…………….
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