ᐅ Improperly repaired exterior wall issue – what can be done?
Created on: 1 Apr 2020 15:40
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Stina0809
Hello everyone,
We are currently still in the shell construction phase, and two weeks ago we noticed a masonry error. The distance between the front door and the windows on the left and right sides was supposed to be exactly the same, so it would look symmetrical. However, the wall between the door and the window on the right side was significantly wider than the wall between the door and the window on the left side. We reported this to the site manager, and he took care of the correction.
The correction now looks like this: the masons simply cut away some of the wall where too much was built, and added masonry where the distance to the window was too small. However, and here is what seems odd and wrong to us, this was done without maintaining the required overlap bonding. That means there is now a continuous vertical joint running from top to bottom in the exterior wall, right next to the front door (see photo).
We wanted this to be redone with the proper overlap bonding. Our site manager says that the wall does not need to be rebuilt because flat ties have been drilled into the aerated concrete and the joint was reinforced with expanded metal mesh to bridge cracks. Allegedly, this definitely prevents any cracking.
My father is also a site manager and thinks we should issue a formal complaint because the vibrations in the wall (caused by the frequent opening and closing of the front door later on) could indeed cause cracks.
We are now caught in the middle and don’t know what to do. Should we trust the site manager that nothing will happen, or trust my father and send a formal complaint? We actually don’t want any conflict with the construction company, as we have been very satisfied so far. What do you think about this situation?
Thank you very much for your help!!
We are currently still in the shell construction phase, and two weeks ago we noticed a masonry error. The distance between the front door and the windows on the left and right sides was supposed to be exactly the same, so it would look symmetrical. However, the wall between the door and the window on the right side was significantly wider than the wall between the door and the window on the left side. We reported this to the site manager, and he took care of the correction.
The correction now looks like this: the masons simply cut away some of the wall where too much was built, and added masonry where the distance to the window was too small. However, and here is what seems odd and wrong to us, this was done without maintaining the required overlap bonding. That means there is now a continuous vertical joint running from top to bottom in the exterior wall, right next to the front door (see photo).
We wanted this to be redone with the proper overlap bonding. Our site manager says that the wall does not need to be rebuilt because flat ties have been drilled into the aerated concrete and the joint was reinforced with expanded metal mesh to bridge cracks. Allegedly, this definitely prevents any cracking.
My father is also a site manager and thinks we should issue a formal complaint because the vibrations in the wall (caused by the frequent opening and closing of the front door later on) could indeed cause cracks.
We are now caught in the middle and don’t know what to do. Should we trust the site manager that nothing will happen, or trust my father and send a formal complaint? We actually don’t want any conflict with the construction company, as we have been very satisfied so far. What do you think about this situation?
Thank you very much for your help!!
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Stina08091 Apr 2020 16:37Zaba12 schrieb:
That is indeed an issue, because with a slow, gentle push the door will never close completely. Especially not with children around! However, I don’t know how exactly this could affect the formation of cracks. Exactly... we cannot estimate what kind of impact it might have if the door is regularly slammed shut.
Stina0809 schrieb:
and of course we also trust a bit in what my father says That’s why I’m pointing out the importance of setting boundaries early and making clear who has the final say in this house.
Stina0809 schrieb:
That’s exactly it... we can’t really estimate what consequences it might have if the door is regularly slammed shut. None. Not fully closing the door every now and then is definitely not the same as kicking it. Don’t worry yourselves about it (says a former exterior door manufacturer).
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Stina08091 Apr 2020 16:5111ant schrieb:
That’s why I suggested addressing the issue early on and making it clear who has authority over the opinions about this house. Ah, right, I think I misunderstood that earlier.
So, it’s unlikely that this matter will lead to a serious problem later on.
Would you consider dropping the complaint about the defects?
Stina0809 schrieb:
Oh right, I think I misunderstood that earlier. How so?
Stina0809 schrieb:
Okay, so it’s not to be expected that this issue will eventually cause a serious problem. At first, based on the text, I thought it might. But the picture clearly tells me: no worries, proper workmanship.
Stina0809 schrieb:
Would you refrain from filing a defect complaint? Yes – but not from making timely, subtle territorial gestures towards parents and parents-in-law. Right now it’s about a structural detail, later it will be about the kids.
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11ant schrieb:
There is an old educational method called discipline that greatly influences whether terrorists are raised. The diverse children from the blended family in my neighborhood even greet each other in the stairwell. Slamming doors is definitely not innate; it is learned from bad role models. In single-family houses, thrifty people can even install PVC front doors *shudder* This has nothing to do with poor upbringing; mine are simply resistant to advice. So far, no amount of pleading helps. I don’t believe in training like you do with dogs, repeating something 10,000 times until they get it.
Yes. The principle that helps is the same as with a dog – only here the treats are called pocket money. Or Wi-Fi password.
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