Specifications

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Repair of surface damage noted subsequent to the closing is one of your home maintenance
responsibilities.
Please refer to the “J.J. Stones Limited Warranty” for more warranty information.
Also note:
Separation From Wall
Separation of countertops from walls, backsplash, and around sinks results from normal shrinkage
of materials. The Developer will re-caulk reported areas one time during the Year End Corrective
Period (see the “Warranty Services” tab). Subsequently caulking will be your home maintenance
responsibility.
Disposal – Food Waste
Homeowner Use, Maintenance and Warranty Guidelines
For product maintenance and warranty information, please refer to the “Food Waste Disposer
Owner’s Guide” that was included your Welcome Package.
Doors
Homeowner Use and Maintenance Guidelines
Wood doors are subject to natural characteristics of wood, such as shrinkage and warpage.
Natural fluctuations caused by humidity, showers, dishwashers, temperature extremes, etc. can
result in interior doors needing minor adjustments. To best care for your home’s doors, please
read the tips listed below:
Failure To Latch
If a door will not latch because of minor settling, you can correct this by making a new opening in
the jamb for the latch plate (remortising), and raising or lowering the plate accordingly.
Hinges
You can remedy a squeaky door hinge by removing the hinge pin and applying a bit of grease to
it. Avoid using oil, as it can gum up or attract dirt. Failing to lubricate hinges will cause them to
wear and deposit black soot on the carpet or flooring.
Shrinkage
Use putty, filler, or latex caulk to fill any minor separations that develop at mitered joints in door
trim. Follow with painting. Panels of wood doors shrink and expand in response to changes in
temperature and humidity. Touching up the paint or stain on unfinished exposed areas is your
home maintenance responsibility.
Slamming
Slamming doors can damage both doors and jambs and can even cause cracking in walls. Avoid
slamming doors.
Sticking
The most common cause of a sticking door is the natural expansion of lumber caused by changes
in humidity. During a damp season, a door may stick more frequently. Do not plane the door
during this time unless it continues to stick after the weather changes.
Before planning a door because of sticking, try two other steps: first, apply either a paste wax, a
light coat of paraffin, or candle wax to the sticking surface; or second, tighten the screws that hold
the door jamb or door frame. If planning is necessary even after these measures, use sandpaper
to smooth the door and paint the sanded area to seal against moisture.