ᐅ Moist Walls in New Construction (Base Area) – Exterior Wall
Created on: 2 Feb 2018 23:02
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Neubau2017
Good evening!
We moved into a new end-terrace house with our young child (1 1/2 years old) on June 28, 2017, and today, by chance, we noticed these spots on the exterior wall near the base.
Could this be moisture? If so, should the developer come to inspect it personally? Or would it be better to involve a building expert right away?
We always heat the living room with underfloor heating and try to remember to ventilate regularly.
It might also be worth mentioning that we had shutters installed later in October 2017.
Could water ingress be the cause? But then in the base area?
We have also noticed some settlement cracks, which we were told about repeatedly. However, these cracks are wider than the limit of 0.02mm.
I really hope to get some support or advice from this forum because somehow our developer does not seem to take responsibility...
Additionally, a door frame on the converted attic was installed incorrectly (we have already requested written repairs/replacement, but have received no written response here either).
There are unfortunately several issues worrying us, but the suspected moisture problem is the final straw :-(
Best regards
We moved into a new end-terrace house with our young child (1 1/2 years old) on June 28, 2017, and today, by chance, we noticed these spots on the exterior wall near the base.
Could this be moisture? If so, should the developer come to inspect it personally? Or would it be better to involve a building expert right away?
We always heat the living room with underfloor heating and try to remember to ventilate regularly.
It might also be worth mentioning that we had shutters installed later in October 2017.
Could water ingress be the cause? But then in the base area?
We have also noticed some settlement cracks, which we were told about repeatedly. However, these cracks are wider than the limit of 0.02mm.
I really hope to get some support or advice from this forum because somehow our developer does not seem to take responsibility...
Additionally, a door frame on the converted attic was installed incorrectly (we have already requested written repairs/replacement, but have received no written response here either).
There are unfortunately several issues worrying us, but the suspected moisture problem is the final straw :-(
Best regards
B
Baumfachmann4 Feb 2018 01:34All I can say is go for it and hire an expert.
These are not typical settlement cracks, and the moisture issue is also unusual.
If there is no timely response, it’s clear anyway—I’ve dealt with enough cases like this.
These are not typical settlement cracks, and the moisture issue is also unusual.
If there is no timely response, it’s clear anyway—I’ve dealt with enough cases like this.
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winnetou784 Feb 2018 07:45I also believe that these are definitely not settlement cracks; there is a much more serious issue at hand. Immediate action is necessary.