ᐅ Are construction joints in precast concrete basements acceptable?
Created on: 28 Oct 2020 08:19
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KingJulien
Hello everyone,
Yesterday, I visited our precast basement for the first time before the concrete was poured for the basement ceiling. Two things stood out to me negatively. First, some of the joints seemed quite wide in my opinion. Second, it looks like two concrete elements got slightly damaged where they were joined during installation, and now the concrete is crumbling in that area.
When I asked, the site supervisor said that cast-in-place concrete will still be poured into the joints everywhere, and the crumbly spot will be filled and smoothed out.
Does anyone have experience with whether this is acceptable? For me, it’s less about the appearance (it’s a utility basement) and more about whether this might just be sloppy workmanship or even a structural concern.
We’ll see how it looks after the concrete pour. I’m meeting with the construction manager for the inspection this afternoon but wanted to get your opinions beforehand.
Regards,
King Julien
Yesterday, I visited our precast basement for the first time before the concrete was poured for the basement ceiling. Two things stood out to me negatively. First, some of the joints seemed quite wide in my opinion. Second, it looks like two concrete elements got slightly damaged where they were joined during installation, and now the concrete is crumbling in that area.
When I asked, the site supervisor said that cast-in-place concrete will still be poured into the joints everywhere, and the crumbly spot will be filled and smoothed out.
Does anyone have experience with whether this is acceptable? For me, it’s less about the appearance (it’s a utility basement) and more about whether this might just be sloppy workmanship or even a structural concern.
We’ll see how it looks after the concrete pour. I’m meeting with the construction manager for the inspection this afternoon but wanted to get your opinions beforehand.
Regards,
King Julien
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KingJulien30 Oct 2020 13:00@Jann St
Yes, that sounds good. So, the expert inspects the completed work at the appropriate time and provides me with a written report if there are any defects? Then I wouldn’t need them for the final inspection directly, and I think you can have a reasonable conversation with the construction manager. That was at least my first impression. That would be the most efficient option and my preferred one.
I’ll keep those points in mind, it definitely makes sense.
I’ll do the final installation of the sanitary fittings myself with my brother, who is a trained plumber.
But I’ll also gladly ask for advice when needed.
I do know where to find you
Oh yes, we are from Southeast Bavaria, near Rosenheim.
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Yes, that sounds good. So, the expert inspects the completed work at the appropriate time and provides me with a written report if there are any defects? Then I wouldn’t need them for the final inspection directly, and I think you can have a reasonable conversation with the construction manager. That was at least my first impression. That would be the most efficient option and my preferred one.
I’ll keep those points in mind, it definitely makes sense.
I’ll do the final installation of the sanitary fittings myself with my brother, who is a trained plumber.
But I’ll also gladly ask for advice when needed.
I do know where to find you
Oh yes, we are from Southeast Bavaria, near Rosenheim.
@11ant
No, unfortunately, nothing is possible yet.
Who knows, there are also sneaky guys out there.
By the way, I didn’t exactly get the meter stick as a gift... more like forgot to take it out of my pocket after shopping.
So, better not
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