This list includes just some of Mike’s incompetence, fraud, poor workmanship, and neglect with our build. 

 

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MIKE FAILED TO

complete the house or even just the framing or a single project

 

install studs and headers properly and securely, including load-bearing ones

 

install studs required for wall and ceiling coverings

 

install stud framing and ZIP panels evenly - interior and exterior walls are bowing and crooked causing flooring, siding, gutters, and other aspects to bow and be uneven

 

install rafters properly - crowned incorrectly causing extreme bowing and waviness in finished ceiling

 

install the floor system properly, securely and level - bowing panels with large gaps and dips, subfloor not attached to joists and nail heads protruding create unstable sub and finished floors

 

install bathroom floor system/joists securely, properly and to plan specifications.  Even after being paid twice to create the bathroom floor systems, Mike’s dangerous and reckless framing has to be fixed.

 

frame the walls equal heights in the same rooms - lopsided walls, walls and ceiling meet at noticeably different heights (9’ and 8’-6”)

 

frame wall depths on the same wall equally - floor and wall coverings and baseboards differ 2 inches between the left and right side against the same wall

 

frame doorway openings and heights properly and evenly - issues with flooring, doorway casing and trim and wall trim from doorway left and right sides not coming close to lining up and doorways next to each other measuring 93” and 96”

 

build the front door to code with 2” Jack studs

 

install enough 2” Jack studs per code for large windows

 

tape exterior wall panel seams

 

tape exterior roof panel seams, including over the master bedroom, so condensation and moisture can ruin the ceiling insulation and coverings

 

roll ZIP tape with required tool for a secure roof and walls - leaks and voided warranty

 

cover exterior walls completely

 

install front windows properly and to plan specifications

 

install required flashing over windows without roof overhangs as per code

 

fasten windows safely and securely, including 10 foot by 6 foot windows

 

install tape, flashing or wrap around wood window sills and framing required by manufacturer and per code - resulted in leaks and damaged framing, insulation and subfloor

 

install tape, flashing or wrap around door framing required by manufacturer and per code

 

install flashing in between wood porch and concrete foundation as per code to prevent rot

 

install flashing in between wood deck and concrete foundation as per code to prevent rot

 

secure all deck boards

 

install all of the house exterior trim and siding 

 

install siding properly with required gaps and flashing - severe buckling

 

install porch roof and cedar shingles securely

 

install the sliding glass door level and properly making it almost impossible to operate

 

install deck ridge beam properly - split beam with OSB on sides holding the weight of the roof

 

select correct windows with flanges for new construction

 

create all window, door and hall openings to be trim-free — Mike’s poor workmanship made trim necessary everywhere, but he never installed any trim or casing/jams.

 

frame and dry-in in a reasonable amount of time - compromised framing and subfloor with significant water and mold damage and bug infestations requiring treatments.

 

remove large amounts of trash from crawl space

 

provide tools as promised - charged some without our knowledge or permission; chose to hammer framing nails by hand (increased hourly pay)

 

work the 8 hours per day and 5 days per week paid for

 

travel to our job 5 days per week for the $960 extra paid per month for commute and gas

 

“ensure entire project meets or exceeds” building code

 

follow plans, contracts and deadlines​​