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):



	April 1, 2017			April 2, 2016			March 28, 2015
Balance at beginning of period	$	13,371		$	9,953		$	9,262
Purchase accounting additions	—			1,111			—
Charged to costs and expenses	24,282			21,133			13,083
Payments and deductions	(22,174		)	(18,826		)	(12,392		)
Balance at end of period	$	15,479		$	13,371		$	9,953