Studio Processes
This option cannot be selected with a fiberglass shower.
A frameless shower enclosure cannot be selected with a fiberglass surround; a tile surround is required.
True or False: It is common and acceptable for carpet tacks to protrude through the carpet fibers.
False: All nails and tack strip tacks should be completely set. They should not protrude in any way that would allow them to be felt through the carpet fibers in normal use.
The Superintendent meets the homebuyer twice during the production process for these meetings.
The Superintendent meets the homebuyer for the Pre-Con and Pre-Drywall during the production process.
Baseboards, door casings, and headers are made from this material.
Baseboards, door casings, and headers are made from MDF.
The number of days from the mutual acceptance by which a customer is required to finalize their selections.
Selections must be finalized within 21 days of mutual acceptance. (Section 5.2)
This newer option cannot be selected after the home has started.
LVP flooring on Stairs cannot be selected after the home has started.
This party is responsible for cleaning and/or treating mildew, mold, or fungus growth on concrete.
The Homeowner. (Mildew, mold, and fungus growth may cause discoloration if not properly cleaned and/or treated by the Homeowner when they appear. They occur naturally due to environmental conditions that are beyond the control of the builder).
The Customer Service Rep meets the homebuyer twice before the transfer of ownership during these meetings.
The Customer Service Rep meets the homebuyer twice before the transfer of ownership for the New Homeowner Orientation (NHO) and the Final Sign Off (FSO).
This included feature is installed between the electrical panel and garage door.
The EV Prewire is installed between the electrical panel and garage door.
The purpose of this document (available at kbhome.com/mykb) is to make Buyer aware of certain installation methods, maintenance requirements, and variations that may occur with the upgrades/options selected.
Product Awareness Disclosure (Section 5.9)
True or False: The Studio accepts most forms of payment for Studio deposits including personal checks, cashiers checks, and e-debit.
False: The Studio accepts only personal and cashier checks.
A nail pop occurs when the head of a nail or screw pops through the drywall's finished surface due to the expansion and contraction of the lumber the drywall is nailed to. It is a normal characteristic of drywall and the Homeowner's responsibility to repair as needed. However, action will be taken when [BLANK] or more occur in close proximity.
Action will be taken when FOUR (4) or more nail or screw pops occur in close proximity.
SP3's are created for this reason.
SP3's are created to begin the permit process in the absence of a customer.
This is the size of the included water heater.
The water heater size depends on the floor plan. Most floor plans include a 50-gallon water heater; however, some plans include a 65-gallon water heater.
True or False: Seller reserves the right to modify pricing unless Buyer has executed a sales contract or addendum prior to date of change.
True: Pricing is subject to change at any time without notice. (Section 5.5)
The highest variation allowed for MIR tile selections.
MIR homes should not have tile that is higher than V2.
True or False: Paint overspray is normal and tolerated on surfaces for which it was not intended.
False: Paint overspray should not be on any surfaces for which it was not intended. If paint overspray was the result of builder application, a paint over or clean is necessary.
A firm closing date is disclosed how many days before the COE?
A firm closing date is disclosed 30 days prior to COE.
This is the type of wall texture found in our homes.
Walls in our home are an Orange Peel texture.
True or False: Buyer shall pay to seller a deposit in the amount of the total options amount if the cost of the options exceed 10% of the Base Purchase Price.
False: Buyer shall pay to seller a deposit in the amount of 100% of the cost of options that exceed 10% of the Base Purchase Price. (Section 5.3)
These are the two locations where studio paperwork must be saved.
Studio paperwork is saved to both the lot file and trade workspace.
Major Components are warrantied for [PERIOD OF TIME]. Equipment is warrantied for [PERIOD OF TIME].
Major Components are warrantied for TWO (2) YEARS. Equipment is warrantied for ONE (1) YEAR.
These are the 4 surveys a customer is asked to fill out.
Each customer is asked to take 4 surveys: Final Studio survey, Escrow survey, 30-Day (Move-In) survey, and the Year End (11-month) survey.
Spec Level 2 includes these options that are optional in Spec Level 1.
Spec Level 2 includes: 9' ceilings, fireplace, 42" upper cabinets, optional upper cabinets, open rail at the first floor, and a tile surround in the primary shower.
The number of days from Mutual Acceptance that Studio appointments must be scheduled.
Appointments must be scheduled within 5 days from Mutual Acceptance. (Section 5.1)