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re: Anyone know anything about DSLD homes?
Posted on 8/30/14 at 2:43 pm to schwag
Posted on 8/30/14 at 2:43 pm to schwag
quote:Has the guy not heard of pest control?
A guy I work with has issues with mice eating holes in his pex lines. This is not unheard of.
ETA: NVM, saw your last post. That sucks!
This post was edited on 8/30/14 at 2:45 pm
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Posted on 8/30/14 at 2:44 pm to TigerTatorTots
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Has the guy not heard of pest control?
Read my previous post.
edit: you read it. :)
This post was edited on 8/30/14 at 2:45 pm
Posted on 8/30/14 at 2:44 pm to stout
Yep. 
And squirrels will eat the damn lead roof flashing.
And squirrels will eat the damn lead roof flashing.
Posted on 8/30/14 at 2:46 pm to N2cars
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And squirrels will eat the damn lead roof flashing.
Big time. That's always the first thing I look for if someone complains of a roof leak.
Posted on 8/30/14 at 2:46 pm to TigerTatorTots
With all that being said... Im getting pex installed in my house thats being built. Contractor started forming up today.
Posted on 8/30/14 at 2:46 pm to schwag
Has he tried professional extermination instead of just rat poison?
Posted on 8/30/14 at 2:49 pm to schwag
I'd use PEX in a heartbeat. Noting wrong with it IMO.
Good luck on your project.
Good luck on your project.
Posted on 8/30/14 at 2:58 pm to N2cars
Looks like the overall views of DSLD are solid by you guys who know ppl that work for them. Like I said earlier, I haven't had any issues in my house but I've only been there for 3 years. I plan on staying in the next one 15+ and hope a DSLD house will hold up. DR Horton will never cross my mind
Posted on 8/30/14 at 3:00 pm to dkreller
Dr Horton/ dsld are, terrible builders. i know this from experience of seeing many of his houses being built. Every single one has major problems, and he is a prime example of a lowest bidder builder.
This post was edited on 8/30/14 at 3:02 pm
Posted on 8/30/14 at 3:02 pm to TigerTatorTots
I definitely agree.
They took a field that was ripe for quality control and management and used sound principles to turn out an excellent, consistent, product.
I've seen much worse at that price point.
They took a field that was ripe for quality control and management and used sound principles to turn out an excellent, consistent, product.
I've seen much worse at that price point.
Posted on 8/30/14 at 3:03 pm to TigerTatorTots
I'm telling you, I would strongly advise you looking for a different builder/contractor.
Posted on 8/30/14 at 3:03 pm to stout
quote:
It, like copper, has it's pros and cons but if installed correctly you won't have any issues with it and unlike copper if you have a leak at least you won't have to bust up your slab to fix it.
True....it should fall nicely from your ceiling after it bursts in your attic and wets the ceiling drywall to the point of failure.
Posted on 8/30/14 at 3:11 pm to NastyTiger
quote:Way to throw your credibility out the window
Every single one has major problems,
quote:Dude I live in a DSLD house for 3 years now...no problems AT ALL. Nothing. Not even small stuff during the 3, 6, 8, and 12 month warranty check. What I don't know is what it will be like after 10-15 years but many in this thread have solidified my initial opinion/experience that DSLD builds a solid home
I'm telling you, I would strongly advise you looking for a different builder/contractor.
This post was edited on 8/30/14 at 3:15 pm
Posted on 8/30/14 at 3:15 pm to TigerTatorTots
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I like a location of a new community they are developing off of I12 in Madisonville/Covington with much larger/nicer homes $250K+.
Pine Creek or Del Sol?
Posted on 8/30/14 at 3:15 pm to TDFreak
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it should fall nicely from your ceiling after it bursts in your attic and wets the ceiling drywall to the point of failure.
Sheetrock is a way easier fix than concrete
Posted on 8/30/14 at 3:16 pm to LSUKTR
Tuscany
Posted on 8/30/14 at 3:33 pm to N2cars
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I'd use PEX in a heartbeat. Noting wrong with it IMO.
Building a spec home now. I'm deciding whether to use pex or not.
Posted on 8/30/14 at 3:37 pm to whit
Buying a spec when it's finished or building a spec to sell?
If it's the latter I have no idea why you would pay more for copper.
If it's the latter I have no idea why you would pay more for copper.
Posted on 8/30/14 at 4:58 pm to stout
When I was looking to move I would've bought a DSLD home, I told my realtor that if he showed me a Horton he would just be wasting both of our time.
Posted on 8/30/14 at 5:18 pm to TigerTatorTots
How is that throwing my credibility out of the window?
EVERY single one I've seen built from start to finish has had major problems, with 5 of them not passing initial inspection. 2 other ones are dealing with mold problems.
I'm just trying to do a buyer a favor. I don't have to live in one, and won't ever have to spend money on all kinds of bullshite that I shouldn't have to. Don't go cheap initially and it will work out in the long run.
EVERY single one I've seen built from start to finish has had major problems, with 5 of them not passing initial inspection. 2 other ones are dealing with mold problems.
I'm just trying to do a buyer a favor. I don't have to live in one, and won't ever have to spend money on all kinds of bullshite that I shouldn't have to. Don't go cheap initially and it will work out in the long run.
This post was edited on 8/30/14 at 5:20 pm
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