A question for any legal experts or people who have had similar experiences.
We have a U-shaped reinforced concrete staircase (double turn without an intermediate landing) from the basement (at street level on the street side) up to the ground floor.
“Behind” the staircase is a window to let in more light in the stairwell, so the lights don’t have to be on during the day.
The window is fixed, meaning it is not designed to open (no handle or anything).
So far, so good. We recently considered installing a partially frosted glass pane to reduce visibility of the staircase from outside. At that point, we realized the glass would likely never be removable because the staircase extends all the way to the wall.
The question now is, is it considered a (hidden) defect if a windowpane cannot be replaced without either seriously damaging the staircase or chipping away part of the interior plaster and masonry?
This is not about the other glass for now, since you could use a film in the basement window. But I wonder who would cover the additional costs if the pane, for example, breaks at some point. As mentioned, the wall above the window would have to be partially opened up to pull the pane out upward.
Thank you very much for any answers, opinions, or possibly similar rulings or legal references...
We have a U-shaped reinforced concrete staircase (double turn without an intermediate landing) from the basement (at street level on the street side) up to the ground floor.
“Behind” the staircase is a window to let in more light in the stairwell, so the lights don’t have to be on during the day.
The window is fixed, meaning it is not designed to open (no handle or anything).
So far, so good. We recently considered installing a partially frosted glass pane to reduce visibility of the staircase from outside. At that point, we realized the glass would likely never be removable because the staircase extends all the way to the wall.
The question now is, is it considered a (hidden) defect if a windowpane cannot be replaced without either seriously damaging the staircase or chipping away part of the interior plaster and masonry?
This is not about the other glass for now, since you could use a film in the basement window. But I wonder who would cover the additional costs if the pane, for example, breaks at some point. As mentioned, the wall above the window would have to be partially opened up to pull the pane out upward.
Thank you very much for any answers, opinions, or possibly similar rulings or legal references...
Since we are already talking about car comparisons:
There are cars where you have to remove the bumper just to replace a bulb in the headlight. Or even better, the entire headlight has to be replaced. This leads to multiple costs, but does the car dealer mention this before the purchase? Or can I complain about my car if I notice something that is much cheaper to repair in other cars?
I don’t think that this is the worst or most likely thing to happen—that this particular window breaks.
There are cars where you have to remove the bumper just to replace a bulb in the headlight. Or even better, the entire headlight has to be replaced. This leads to multiple costs, but does the car dealer mention this before the purchase? Or can I complain about my car if I notice something that is much cheaper to repair in other cars?
I don’t think that this is the worst or most likely thing to happen—that this particular window breaks.
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alter002914 Apr 2016 07:04With a car, I can get test results. That’s how you become aware of such things. I find that the discussion is becoming increasingly unobjective. My suggestion to Peanuts would be: Why not ask the window company if it might be possible to divide the pane?
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alter002914 Apr 2016 07:19After reading this, I asked the architect from npg, who designed our plans, how it would work with our window—specifically, whether the glass could be replaced in case of damage. I have not received an answer yet.
If no railing was planned on the inside, the glass is probably even shatter-resistant. How often does a window pane actually need to be replaced? This sounds like it would break every 2 years during a soccer game. On the other hand, you should ask yourself how many windows you personally broke playing soccer as a child. Much ado about nothing.
I find this a completely pointless discussion.
I find this a completely pointless discussion.
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Peanuts7415 Apr 2016 08:12alter0029 schrieb:
With a car, I can get test results. That’s how you get made aware of such things. I think the discussion is becoming less and less objective. My suggestion to Peanuts74 would be: Why not ask the window company if it might be possible to split the pane?That doesn’t make any sense now, as I would have increased costs without reason.
As I said, it probably will never become an issue anyway, since the glass is insured.
However, the window breaking is not that unlikely, given that it faces the street (a play street where a lot of children play).
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