House/Building wrap
Builders apply building wrap to homes to serve as a barrier to water and air that walls need for water protection and energy efficiency. This material is an essential component of the 'water managed' walls and serve as the second layer of moisture protection. There are different levels of building wrap and according to the website it appears that the material used by Toll Brothers in my neighborhood is second best of 4 options offered by the manufacturer.
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| View from the street - notice majority of windows are in place |
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| View of windows above front door - there is a 'plant ledge' there |
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| Up close picture of house wrap |
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| HVAC duct |
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| Fireplace - I know not impressive at this point |
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| Two-story great room with installed windows |
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| View of front door from foyer - plant ledge seen above |
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| More HVAC duct work |
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| Breakfast view |
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| Messy backyard |
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| View of house from backyard |
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| View of great room from catwalk |
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| Game room - love the large window! |
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| Foyer toward great room |
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| Different view from street |
Pains me to see the crew didn't take the time to tape every seam of house wrap, put little pieces of tape over the cap staples, and put tape over the bottom edge of house wrap and foundation. No energy efficiency expectations set by Toll Bros . They are a marketing company at best. You're better off choosing a Meritage home or a builder that seals crawl spaces and attics.
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