Hello, we moved into our newly built prefabricated house in May 2008.
In 2012, the step plates and window sills were replaced because they did not meet EU standards. During this work, parts of the plaster were removed and rotted wood was sanded down. Upstairs, there is a small, narrow balcony supported by joists that extend from the house. These joists are now completely rotted. The balcony is no longer usable. Is this considered a hidden defect, and is there anything that can still be done? According to an expert report, the sealing tapes were installed too far inward. The expert was able to tear off one joist by hand because it was so rotten. What can we do now?
Best regards,
Roswitha
In 2012, the step plates and window sills were replaced because they did not meet EU standards. During this work, parts of the plaster were removed and rotted wood was sanded down. Upstairs, there is a small, narrow balcony supported by joists that extend from the house. These joists are now completely rotted. The balcony is no longer usable. Is this considered a hidden defect, and is there anything that can still be done? According to an expert report, the sealing tapes were installed too far inward. The expert was able to tear off one joist by hand because it was so rotten. What can we do now?
Best regards,
Roswitha
Hello,
The house was built in 2008, so the warranty period is likely over. The repair was done in 2012, which means that even if any deadlines were reset, it was still more than 5 years ago.
As a layperson, it sounds to me like this is now your problem, and the builder might be quite pleased about that.
Since this sounds quite expensive, I would strongly recommend consulting a lawyer. Although that will also cost a few hundred more, a lawyer can clearly advise you if there are any options left to hold the construction company liable.
Good luck!
Best regards,
Andreas
The house was built in 2008, so the warranty period is likely over. The repair was done in 2012, which means that even if any deadlines were reset, it was still more than 5 years ago.
As a layperson, it sounds to me like this is now your problem, and the builder might be quite pleased about that.
Since this sounds quite expensive, I would strongly recommend consulting a lawyer. Although that will also cost a few hundred more, a lawyer can clearly advise you if there are any options left to hold the construction company liable.
Good luck!
Best regards,
Andreas
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baumann4219 Nov 2017 12:02No, lawsuits won’t get you anywhere.
If the wood has rotted after about 8 years, it is more likely due to a lack of maintenance (protective coatings).
If the wood has rotted after about 8 years, it is more likely due to a lack of maintenance (protective coatings).
baumann42 schrieb:
no, complaining won't help,
if the wood has rotted after about 8 years,
it is more likely due to lack of maintenance (protective coatings)...There will be no compensation. Lack of maintenance. The softwood component urgently needed a thorough coat of wood preservative every two years. Now the only option is replacement.
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