Cracking and Settling Sample Clauses

Cracking and Settling. Buyer acknowledges and understands that residential construction is an industry inherently subject to variations and imperfections, and items which do not materially affect safety or structural integrity shall be deemed “expected minor flaws.” Buyer further acknowledges that such expected minor flaws do not constitute construction defects. Such expected minor flaws include, without limitation: (i) variations in the texture and thickness of stucco or other textured or smooth finishing, including cracks in such materials; (ii) settlement cracks in drywall, concrete, stucco, flatwork and block walls; (iii) twisting and warping of natural materials including, without limitation, wood and plastics, which can result in cracks, bulges, and other types of imperfections; (iv) deviations in color, grain, and texture that may occur in wood products, concrete, tile, granite, stone, and other finish materials; (v) shrinkage, swelling, expansion, or settlement of construction materials; and (vi) conditions resulting from normal wear, tear, or deterioration.