ᐅ Mold on wood/structural frame—Is it possible to withhold payment from the progress invoice?
Created on: 8 Feb 2014 17:54
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italiano83
Hello,
our shell construction has been completed since December, and the windows are currently covered only with protective film.
Since we have a flat roof, there is the possibility to convert the attic later on.
Therefore, the ceiling above the staircase was closed off with a wooden structure.
The vapor barrier and the flat roof have been completed.
No interior walls and nothing plastered yet. For 2 months, there was still water standing in the basement up to 5cm (2 inches).
Because the windows are covered with film, there was heavy condensation inside during December and January.
Now I have noticed that mold spores are appearing around the roof hatch.
Just yesterday, the second interim invoice arrived, which should be paid within the next 10 days.
That’s 150,000 euros. The first payment was 140,000 euros (there are 7 in total).
Can I deduct something from the invoice amount and demand that the defect be fixed before I pay?
We are building a turnkey house.
Should I get an independent expert to assess the situation?
What do you think?
In my neighbor’s semi-detached house, the mold infestation is even worse...
Thanks for your help.
our shell construction has been completed since December, and the windows are currently covered only with protective film.
Since we have a flat roof, there is the possibility to convert the attic later on.
Therefore, the ceiling above the staircase was closed off with a wooden structure.
The vapor barrier and the flat roof have been completed.
No interior walls and nothing plastered yet. For 2 months, there was still water standing in the basement up to 5cm (2 inches).
Because the windows are covered with film, there was heavy condensation inside during December and January.
Now I have noticed that mold spores are appearing around the roof hatch.
Just yesterday, the second interim invoice arrived, which should be paid within the next 10 days.
That’s 150,000 euros. The first payment was 140,000 euros (there are 7 in total).
Can I deduct something from the invoice amount and demand that the defect be fixed before I pay?
We are building a turnkey house.
Should I get an independent expert to assess the situation?
What do you think?
In my neighbor’s semi-detached house, the mold infestation is even worse...
Thanks for your help.
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italiano838 Feb 2014 20:12Personally, my three neighbors and I have no problem with the plan as long as the final result is satisfactory. But thanks again for the tip about the building owners' protection association.
Masipulami8 Feb 2014 20:15Just imagine if the developer goes bankrupt tomorrow. By then, you will have already paid far too much for the services received. In that case, you would face a serious problem. However, I’m keeping my fingers crossed that this won’t happen.
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italiano838 Feb 2014 20:18Thank you for your advice, but this is about something different than my payment schedule.
By the way, the developer operates according to the marking and developer regulations.
By the way, the developer operates according to the marking and developer regulations.
Document the issue in writing as a defect and report it to your construction company (if you cannot get an expert to assess it quickly). Replacing the wood should not be a problem; wait and see what the expert and the construction company say.
Whether you can withhold part of the payment depends on your contracts. The shell of the building is already closed; it is only about replacing wood worth 20€ (approximately 22 USD). A deduction would probably not be proportional. The payment schedule is reasonable for a developer project, as it also includes the land.
Whether you can withhold part of the payment depends on your contracts. The shell of the building is already closed; it is only about replacing wood worth 20€ (approximately 22 USD). A deduction would probably not be proportional. The payment schedule is reasonable for a developer project, as it also includes the land.
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italiano839 Feb 2014 18:33Yes, as I said, the payment plan is not the problem. Replacing the wood is likely to be difficult since the bitumen roofing membrane is stuck on top. Would it be sufficient to sand down the rafters?
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