ᐅ Water dripped from a zinc vase onto the hardwood floor.

Thanks for the tip about the oxidation stains; it’s definitely worth a try. Unfortunately, we don’t have any leftover parquet. Otherwise, a runner carpet will be placed on it 😉 I will report back on how it goes.

Smialbuddler schrieb:

Do the neighbors have personal liability insurance? That would be a typical case. Then it will be replaced professionally – probably the only way. Any makeshift fix, in my opinion, won’t work.

My wife said the same, but a few weeks have already passed since we noticed it. I’d feel a bit awkward going over there now to ask about their insurance.

Patryk1984 schrieb:

My wife said the same, but already a few weeks have passed since we noticed it. I’d feel a bit awkward knocking on their door now and asking about their insurance.

Ah, that also explains why it looks so bad already. I wondered how the wood could decay in just two weeks. Oh dear.

Personally, I would still ask politely, as it also depends on the way you communicate. If I were the neighbor, I would immediately use my insurance—that’s what it’s for. I would also feel very uncomfortable and want to cover the costs myself—I would be horrified to find out six months later that something like this was dealt with without my knowledge when it was clearly my fault.

Since some of the wood already seems to be seriously rotted (you definitely can’t call those oxidation stains anymore…), I’m afraid you won’t avoid having to replace the affected boards.

Patryk1984 schrieb:

Apparently water has been dripping from the pot onto the hardwood floor for over 2 weeks.

How exactly did this happen?
Does no one water the plant until it overflows and maybe even more afterwards?
Is the plant normally not watered?
Does the pot have a drainage hole?
This doesn’t look like it has been going on for 2 or 4 weeks.

In any case, I think there should always be some protection (a mat or those tray things with wheels…) under the pot.

Phew, this is really quite a shock. There is honestly nothing left to save here. This will either need to be completely rebuilt or have new joists installed over it.

Liability insurance does not cover favors. That is why I now only use professional moving companies.