Nothing shows off a super model like tight fittings, a smooth finish and minimum cosmetics. For a home that endures and pleases for years, inspect the unglamorous - things like drywall seams, window millwork, roof shingle alignment and exterior siding caulking, advised builders Ted Janka and Matt Zach.
Builders do a great job of marketing models with decorating details, the finished touch.
He runs Janka Builders LLC in Pewaukee. Look behind the drapes, how that window millwork is cased. Look for it to be finished on the inside. Look for neat masonry work. It's not out of the ordinary to get small hairline cracks - a lot is due to shrinkage when the product dries out.