Should I accept this siding job?

[Devin]

This is a new home build with a reputable builder. They came out, with an Lp rep to substantiate any claims. I have horizontal lp smart lp siding on the front of the home and lp lap vertical siding on the sides and back. Many areas are lacking the required gaps for expansion and contraction. One wall is even buckling. On the vertical lap siding panels are not properly lined up either no gap at all or it’s been nailed no where near the alignment bead on the vertical lap. I also have areas with large gaps highlighted in the photos. And you’ll see a photo where I believe the siding to be in direct contact with the foundation. All has been deemed no risk even though it’s a eye sore so they acknowledge the mistakes but won’t fix them. I won’t write a novel pictures will be attached. Let me know what you guys think. The last two photos shows no gap on one side next to the flashing the large window. The other side does have the required gap and caulk.

Through the cluster of photos you’ll notice a photo of a sil plate visibly broken above the crawl space vent. This too they acknowledged and said it poses no issue.

One thing I noticed is the problematic areas had a common theme (at least the horizontal ones did) the panel edges are uneven so half of it will butt against the home and then a small gap starts to form as it continues with visible caulk. I included photos of examples of that as well. Photos below of said installation errors are all around the home.

 

[Devin]

Few more. Thanks everyone!

 

[Snoonyb]

List and request the repairs, in writing by registered mail, also request a review by the building department.

 

[Devin]

List and request the repairs, in writing by registered mail, also request a review by the building department.

I have done that a warranty supervisor and a LP rep came out (probably one that makes a lot of commission off the builder) disregarded everything. Including the buckling stating since it’s fairly new it should “dry out” sounds lousy to me. The LP rep even stated my terminology was wrong that it was just wavy, not buckling but it’s the same thing when you google image it. All the research I’ve done says it’s from improper install and can cause mold/rot at least I know this much on the horizontal lap siding. The conclusion was this; they acknowledged the lack of gap and I’m properly lapped panels and am being told other than visually unappealing it poses no risk to the home therefore they don’t have plans to fix any of it. I wanted to see what you guys thought. How bad are some of these examples and if long term damage of any kind is a threat I’m considering hiring an independent siding expert to prove my case and lawyer up.

 

[Snoonyb]

Does the state have a contractors licensing board?

An inspection had to have been accomplished prior to a C of O being issued. By who and when?

Take your photos and request a meeting with the senior building official.