What's Covered?
RWC provides a wide array of warranty programs and services to define and limit your liability. All of our warranties provide structural coverage on load-bearing segments of the home, but not all structural warranties are written exactly alike. Whether you opt for the standard 10-year warranty, the Day One variety, or our State-specific warranty, we have a program that will meet your needs.
Coverage Overview
Workmanship And Materials
Craftsmanship and quality matter. The RWC warranty book(s) clearly define and outline standards for workmanship and materials. Common items that are covered include doors, windows, floor coverings, cabinets, HVAC, plumbing and electrical.*
Mechanical Systems
Properly functioning plumbing, mechanical, and electrical systems are essential to a home. The warranty describes the selected portions of systems that are covered and the criteria to ensure these systems operate effectively and properly.
Major Structural Components
From time to time construction defects do happen in spite of the builder's best efforts. The RWC warranty provides insurance backed protection on structural portions of the home such as rafters, floor joists, foundations, columns, & load-bearing beams/walls*. Each book outlines specifically which parts of the home are covered, the criteria for establishing a major structural defect, the limits of liability, and who is responsible for correcting the issues.
*Refer to the warranty book for a complete list of all coverages, conditions & exclusions.
Did You Know?
The average cost to repair a major structural failure exceeds $40,000 and is usually not covered by a homeowner's insurance policy.
How to Choose the Right Warranty for Me
Ask yourself these questions to find which warranty best fits your business.
Standard Warranty
Traditional 10-Year Coverage
- The classic 1-2-10 warranty covering 1 year of workmanship/materials, 2 years of select portions of mechanical systems and 10 years major structural components.
- Builder liability is limited to the first 2 years.
- Option available for Day 1 Structural Coverage for all 10 years provided by RWC's Insurer.
Now, which format do you prefer for determining structural issues?
Major Structural Defect (MSD) Coverage:
Coverage is determined by industry recognized definitions for structural failures.
Designated Structural Element (DSE) Coverage:
Uses specifically defined measurements and tolerance limits to determine the structural coverage
Finally, what level of coverage are you looking for?
Full Coverage:
This comprehensive option includes workmanship and materials, mechanical systems, and structural coverage.
Structural Only Coverage:
Only structural coverage is provided. Does not include coverage on workmanship & materials & mechanical systems.
State Specific Warranty
Customized State Warranty (CSW)
- Each State warranty is tailored to meet that particular state's statutes regarding new home warranties.
- Builder liability is limited to the one year (unless otherwise mandated by the stat statute).
- Structural coverage is provided by RWC's insurer from day one.
If you're using the CSW warranty, then that's it - you're ready to start enrolling your homes.
Some states are excluded from the CSW program. Contact your Account Executive for details.
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