YIPPIE/ORGANICMAMA:
I understand if she wants to relieve her frustration and I know talking about it will help. But we need ALL the facts to offer the BEST HELP. Giving up information that leads to more question isn't expediting this. If this is such a tragic event as she is stating(which I'm not doubting), I would tend to think that continuously reliving all the details isn't relieving any of her frustrations. I was merely suggesting that being it is in litigation and she's waiting on the builder, I would think that taking a break from thinking about it and not seeing this tread keep coming up could help relieve some of her frustrations, if only a little. We've expressed our sympathy for her and I hope she know that we're thinking of her/praying for her. I was trying to state that SoWal might be one less place for her to be reminded of all this. It could be her escape from the situation.
But This some of the reasoning behind my critical approach to this subject:
- In the original thread (which has since been removed) she named the builder but would not state publicly what the issues she had with the builder, but would answer in PM's. Being that I know the builders, have walked through houses of theirs that were under construction and know the quality of work they do. I simply and sincerely wanted to know what kind of issue she was having so I could be informed. The reply I got was short, abrupt, it questioned who I was and the motives for wanting to know, it was short, abrupt, came off as
very rude, especially being that she
invited us to PM if we wanted more information. I found it bizarre and it left a sour taste in my mouth as to her true intentions. Later in the that thread, The builder invited her to meet and discuss.
- Now she can't recall his invitation to meet and wants to shout from the hill tops that the builder screwed her over, and that there was no moisture barrier, and offers to name the builder in PM's. What's up with the complete 180 degree change? When we try to get more information or try to interject another point of view, so we can better understand her situation, and so that MAYBE there WILL be a way that someone here CAN think of a way to help. We are met with the same few bits of recycled info; she's done her research, she's within the time that the builder is liable for the damages, there was no moisture barrier, no insulation in the attic, the vinyl siding was just nailed to the OSB or a similar material, etc. The new information she does gives are again abrupt answers, that tend to lead to more questions. We're just trying to get the complete story. Here is an example:
Some[FONT=arial,sans-serif]one asked: "If the house has ever had any hurricane damage?" [/FONT]
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[/FONT][FONT=arial,sans-serif] Yes, you answered the question, BUT it only leads to asking [/FONT]the extent or locations of the damage. The damages could have been something simple (like a fence, mailbox, garden shed) Why not tell us if it was? or more extensive(like the siding and moisture barrier blew off). We don't know. HMMM? Was the damage in the areas that you've mentioned (south side of house)and deal with the issues that you now want the builder to repair (lack of/improperly installed moisture barrier)? IF SO, who did you hire to repair the damage? IF SO, wouldn't THEY be liable for repair work that did? IF SO, where are they now?
Another time you were hesitant to post additional photos. Why? Your saying the builder is absolutely, completely at fault. Let us understand the full story. Why not post?
I'm not trying to be rude or doubt you, I'm just trying to better understand. We seem to lack all information needed to offer help and completely understand.
I do sincerely feel bad for her. A long legal battle and health complications is more that anyone should have to go thought, especially at the same time.
But Yippie cant' have it both ways. IF you keep repeating the same thing, WE can't offer out BEST help, we DON'T have the full, complete, unedited information.
I intend for this to be be my LAST post on the subject.
I will read your reply and then plan to NEVER visit the thread again.