10. Warranties

Homes are generally warranted against manufacturing defects for a period of one year commencing at the time of sale to the retail customer. Estimated costs relating to home warranties are provided at the date of sale. The Company has recorded a liability for estimated future warranty costs relating to homes sold based upon management’s assessment of historical experience factors, an estimate of the amount of homes in the distribution channel and current industry trends. Activity in the liability for estimated warranties was as follows (in thousands):



	March 28, 2015			March 29, 2014			March 30, 2013
Balance at beginning of period	$	9,262		$	8,202		$	9,456
Charged to costs and expenses	13,083			11,681			10,810
Payments and deductions	(12,392		)	(10,621		)	(12,064		)
Balance at end of period	$	9,953		$	9,262		$	8,202