ᐅ Corners of the new windows are very poorly finished or scratched

Created on: 22 Jun 2018 18:49
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cybergnom
Hello,

this week our windows were installed. Unfortunately, all the corners of the windows look quite damaged, as if the corners were dragged across the floor. See the photos.
Since this is the case with all the windows, I assume it is a production issue.

I have already informed my window installer and expect to receive a response on Monday.

For my own "preparation":
1. Is this considered normal and something I would have to accept if necessary?
2. Is there any way to repair this?

Close-up of a white furniture edge with a gap and damaged corner

White furniture front corner with edge, metal plate and screws, orange baseboard visible

White wall panel at the corner with joints in interior finishing
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Knallkörper
11 Jul 2018 19:28
Whether significant or not: the edges are roughly finished and dirty, do not have the usual quality, and are therefore defective in a legal sense. If this were just a minor issue, your supplier could fix it quickly, and I would not accept anything less. What else will come next? Split interior window sills with notches and scratches?
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does02
12 Jul 2018 10:49
When it comes to windows, certain imperfections have to be accepted – just do a quick search online. I had to be convinced of this myself by my window manufacturer. For example, we had some inclusions of particles (lint), which are not considered defects. Also, keep in mind that a window is a functional item. Regarding the property, I also believe that flawless products should be delivered. For the window manufacturer, replacing a window would be a total loss, as profit margins on windows are very low. Therefore, address the issue, listen to what the window manufacturer says, and if necessary, have the flaws repaired and renegotiate (price reduction).
11ant12 Jul 2018 15:43
does02 schrieb:
We had, among other things, inclusions of particles (lint), which do not constitute a defect.

Oh really, and what then?
does02 schrieb:
Also, consider this: a window is a functional item.

No, it is an investment item, installed as part of the building envelope, and significantly influencing the overall property value.
does02 schrieb:
since the profit margin on windows is very low.

The existence of plastic windows in general is only due to the popularity of cutting corners. At least that keeps price-comparison junkies away from aluminum window manufacturers. Cheers to that.
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nordanney
12 Jul 2018 19:17
does02 schrieb:
Certain defects have to be accepted when it comes to windows

No matter what I buy, defects are not acceptable; otherwise, they wouldn’t be defects but the normal condition.
does02 schrieb:
Also, consider this: a window is a functional item.

So, a scratched and dented car would be acceptable to you when you pick up your brand-new car from the dealer?
does02 schrieb:
For the window manufacturer, replacement would be a total loss, since their profit margins on windows are very low.

That’s the window manufacturer’s problem, not the customer’s. Whoever produces poor-quality work must take responsibility for it.
kaho67412 Jul 2018 20:03
We also had a damaged window. There was a tiny chip on the glass in an invisible area. The window was replaced without any discussion.

I would never accept those ugly corners.
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Müllerin
12 Jul 2018 21:13
This is completely incomprehensible to me as well – our window installer would be ashamed to install something like that and say: this is how it belongs, it just needs to be cleaned. And then to expect me to do that... *shaking my head*