The Kimmler House of Ohio

Partial list of problems in our home such as. The entire house is void of a vapor retardant, although the plans call for Tyvek-House walls have moldy insulation and moldy, moisture-laden and some rotten studs. EIFS has a warranty that is null and void due to improper installation, according to the EIFS manufacturer representative-lacks drainage system and proper sealer around roofline, electrical outlets, windows, and doors. The 2nd floor's ceiling is one foot lower than planned. Windows on 2nd Floor do not open all the way because faux rafter tails obstruct their path. Some windows on 2nd floor just do not open, they are stuck closed, I was told to take the screen off and give it a 'good stiff fist' and they will open. Sewer smell is intense depending on the day. 1st floor Hardwood flooring is splintering and cracking obliquely. Majestic Flooring laid the hardwood directly onto concrete with a full spread mastic. Andersen French door/windows and transoms on 1st floor leak to a varied amount and direction. Doors made by RCS either leak or do not open and close easily, or you can see light through gaps in which snow blows through. Due to leak in roof over Wine Cellar, cellar walls are puckering and mold is growing on exterior of bottles and the rough sawn, stained cedar lumber wine racks. Patio steps have fallen away from patio due to a lack of footers, which were called for on the plans.

The Story:

It all started with a dream and a desire to build something that would last and remain in the family for years to come, but alas it has only been a nightmare. In approximately October of 2000, my husband purchased the 5-acre, lakefront, cattle field and envisioned a Tuscan farmhouse with a view. It was meant to be a place for his dogs to run, a homestead to have a family, and to place roots in a community he loved. ... The Kimmler House of Ohio