Florida Building Inspection Group review: Pre drywall inspection and after drywall inspection.

I resided in St. Louis, relying on you to act as my observers and informants in my absence. Yet, it's become evident that you've let down both me and my family. After nearly five months of living in the house and encountering numerous problems, I took the initiative to consult a Structural Engineer and obtained a detailed report. It seems increasingly probable that I'll be pursuing legal action against both FBI and D.R. Horton. I have many Questions for your company..here is the first one... Why did you not find these issues? Engineering Report Below: To Whom This May Concern: Beryl Engineering & Inspection, LLC (“Beryl”) was retained by Matthew French with regards to Property Condition Assessment for a property located at 3733 Capri Coast Dr. Plant City, FL 33565. According to the Hillsborough County Property Appraiser Website, the building was built in 2023. Beryl performed a review of the property file as found on the Hillsborough County website and visited the property on 11/13/2023. This review and inspection was a visual and non-invasive review of the accessible areas of the exterior, interior, and attic. Photographs were retained by Beryl for future reference and some relevant photographs are attached. The primary purpose of this letter is for Beryl as Engineer to certify that at the time of their review on 11/13/2023 we found that the home appeared to be structurally deficient and not in a completed condition warranting the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. Based on our evaluation of the Property, we have discovered the following defects as further defined in the following pages: A. Inconsistencies between physical Construction and Florida Building Code; B. Inconsistences between physical Construction and Manufacturer Installation Instructions; C. Inconsistencies between physical Construction and Common Building Practice; D. In the attic Beryl noted warped trusses that were installed during building construction. The builder tried to address these deficiencies by scabbing the trusses and adding spacers in areas, which impacted the roofline. Beryl noted dips in the roofline and ridges from the exterior. Warped trusses can cause uneven load distribution and may not evenly distribute loads across the structure. This can result in localized stress concentrations on certain areas of the roof which can potentially lead to structural failures or deformations. Warped trusses further create weak points in the roof structure, making it susceptible to damage from external forces, which can compromise the safety of the building in a chain of events. These trusses may potentially void warranties and insurance coverage for the roofing system. Beryl recommends replacement of all damaged roof trusses and the guidance of permitted design drawings created by a Licensed Professional Engineer. Once trusses are installed, the contractor will need to install new roof sheathing, underlayment, goose necks, lead boots, off ridge vents, and shingles. E. The builder jacked up a beam running from the kitchen to the stairwell to repair dips and sags in the flooring on the second floor of the house. This repair has caused damage to multiple areas of the stairwell and the second floor of the house. Beryl noted that the kneewall/bannister was separating from the wall and was no longer anchored or secured. This kneewall moved when pressed against slightly. Multiple drywall cracks were noted in the stairwell. A structural v crack was noted above the upstairs hallway HVAC door. This door was also not latching properly when closing. This repair has also caused additional dips and humps in the flooring on the second floor. Beryl recommends removing drywall in the kitchen, living room, stairwell, and upstairs hallway to address potential framing issues. Once proper repairs have been completed, Beryl recommends reskinning these areas and painting fully. F. The jacking up of the beam has also caused tile to crack in the upstairs hall bathroom. The hall bathroom door was also not latching properly when closed. Beryl recommends removal of the tile to address any subflooring or truss issues. Then the contractor should install new tile throughout the upstairs hall bathroom using a proper leveling agent. G. On the exterior of the home, Beryl noted that kick out flashing was missing at all first-floor roofs in the front and rear of the home. There were also voids in the stucco in these areas. This can lead to potential moisture intrusion issues. Beryl recommends that kick out flashing be installed, and all voids be sealed. H. Beryl noted off ridge vent that was damaged due to being potentially stepped on. Beryl recommends replacement of off ridge vent once roof truss issues are addressed. I. On the right and left sides of the home, Beryl noted alkali burns in the exterior paint due to exterior paint being applied before stucco had proper time to cure. Beryl recommends painting the exterior of the home fully. J. Beryl noted a fence post that was not properly backfilled/secured on the right side of the home. This lack of backfilling created a void which would contribute to accelerated soil erosion and settlement in this area. Recommend properly filling and securing the fence post. The improper installation appeared to have led to some deterioration and accelerated aging of the building materials and is anticipated to worsen if not properly repaired. We consider the conditions at the Property to constitute a “construction defect,” as defined by Florida Statutes 558.002 (5) (b) and (d). All work should be done by a Licensed General Contractor using Florida Building Code, current edition under the guidance of permitted design drawings created by a Licensed Professional Engineer.