Why are there so many problems on a custom home project?
Even when you are involved with a good home builder, there often are numerous problems. The reasons are many. Quite often there are mistakes on the construction plans. Most builders sub out the various trades. Each one of the subcontractors is a separate business that the builder does not directly control. Many of the subs are good mechanics, but they don’t necessarily know how to run a business. Many of the materials used in construction are continually changing because of competition or new technology or environmental issues. Many of these changes are not fully tested in the real world before they come on the market. A new rubber gasket or window caulking or water base paint may not work properly or fail entirely when the weather changes. A good builder can shield you from a lot of problems, but construction is inherently problematic. The good news is that almost every problem has a solution.
