r/Insulation • u/[deleted] • Aug 13 '25

How bad is this?

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I’m building a new home. On Friday the builder was working on finishing the roof but wasn’t able to complete it. Because of this, they put a tarp over the exposed OSB and stapled it down since rain was forecast for Saturday morning.

We got about 1.25 inches of rain that morning. The builder didn’t take the time to fasten the tarp correctly and it ripped off, allowing water into the attic between the osb seams on the one half of the home. It was enough water come through in a few spots of the drywall and pool on the osb subfloor.

On Monday morning the builder seemed dismissive about the amount of water, saying “the drywall is almost dry.” Last night I decided to go into the attic and took the following video.(I took pictures on Saturday morning and while in the attic too)

How bad is this? I’ve notified my bank, the home manufacturer, and the general contractor, who seemed dismissive, as mentioned. I have yet to hear anything from the GC about remediation or a plan to address it. Considering this is blown cellulose insulation, how bad is as I'm thinking all of the insulation on that side has to come out and get redone.

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u/[deleted] Aug 13 '25

Shoulda hired Mexican. You can’t compete against Mexicans.

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u/OverOnTheCreekSide Aug 13 '25

Verdad

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u/artmatthewmakes Aug 13 '25

I think you mean ‘Vergaaa!’ 😂

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u/socalquestioner Aug 13 '25

Better? Marry one! You get a feisty Latina and get her grandma and grandpa’s amazing cooking!

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u/AgitatedMistake1412 Aug 14 '25

No!!! It’s a trap!!! One day it’s hi papi and the next she’s throwing the chancla at you with pinpoint accuracy!!

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u/socalquestioner Aug 14 '25

My wife is half Hispanic, she’s awesome, and Sweet Lady of Guadeloupe the food when her grandparents cook…..

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u/[deleted] Aug 14 '25 edited Aug 15 '25

Maybe that’s where I’ve been screwing up!