ᐅ Expert assessment of defects, inspection of window installation
Created on: 14 Jun 2014 15:04
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Hello everyone,
I just came from the construction site.
There I noticed that the window sills on the upper floor were built too high. The entire walls of the upper floor are already completed – the ring beam (reinforced concrete bonding beam) is scheduled to be placed on top early next week.
I measured a sill height of 127 cm (50 inches) from the top edge of the rough window frame. According to our agreement and the execution plans, it should be 113.5 cm (45 inches). This issue affects three windows in total.
I would prefer to leave the identification of this defect to the building inspector, who is due to visit in about two weeks – so basically an official defect report.
On the other hand, I know that the general contractor ordered the windows three weeks ago. Therefore, the unpleasant surprise may occur at the time the windows are installed, which could lead to even bigger consequences – more extensive repairs and delays in completion and moving in.
What can be done now?
I seriously doubt that the general contractor will instruct the masonry contractor to completely tear down and rebuild the walls.
It might still be possible to change the window order, but then we would have to accept the defect as is.
I just came from the construction site.
There I noticed that the window sills on the upper floor were built too high. The entire walls of the upper floor are already completed – the ring beam (reinforced concrete bonding beam) is scheduled to be placed on top early next week.
I measured a sill height of 127 cm (50 inches) from the top edge of the rough window frame. According to our agreement and the execution plans, it should be 113.5 cm (45 inches). This issue affects three windows in total.
I would prefer to leave the identification of this defect to the building inspector, who is due to visit in about two weeks – so basically an official defect report.
On the other hand, I know that the general contractor ordered the windows three weeks ago. Therefore, the unpleasant surprise may occur at the time the windows are installed, which could lead to even bigger consequences – more extensive repairs and delays in completion and moving in.
What can be done now?
I seriously doubt that the general contractor will instruct the masonry contractor to completely tear down and rebuild the walls.
It might still be possible to change the window order, but then we would have to accept the defect as is.
Masipulami14 Jun 2014 16:35I would report this to the general contractor and ask for the issue to be resolved promptly. It should also be in their interest to address it quickly.
But cutting out a few bricks isn’t a big deal, right...?
It would be worse if the windows were too low because you can’t just raise the lintels easily.
We’re currently renovating our house, and instead of the standard sill height of 85cm (33 inches), we installed several floor-to-ceiling windows. Enlarging the window openings downward was no problem and was done quickly.
It would be worse if the windows were too low because you can’t just raise the lintels easily.
We’re currently renovating our house, and instead of the standard sill height of 85cm (33 inches), we installed several floor-to-ceiling windows. Enlarging the window openings downward was no problem and was done quickly.
One00 schrieb:
A basic question: are you sure that the parapet height is measured from the rough floor base and not from the finished floor level?I am sure. On the other floor, the correct parapet height was considered, which is also 113.5 cm (45 inches) above the rough floor base (so the measurement there was correct as well).
Elina schrieb:
But cutting out a few masonry blocks isn’t a big deal, right...?
It would be worse if the windows were too low, because the lintels can’t just be raised easily. If it really is that simple, I would be relieved. Well – let’s see what the site manager says about it.
Short final report.
After informing our site manager of the defect by email last night, I received feedback today that the issue will be fixed by the structural builder.
I will take a look at it tomorrow and, if necessary, have it explained to me how this will be done.
This is exactly how I like it: clear instructions and communication.
After informing our site manager of the defect by email last night, I received feedback today that the issue will be fixed by the structural builder.
I will take a look at it tomorrow and, if necessary, have it explained to me how this will be done.
This is exactly how I like it: clear instructions and communication.
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