Hello
Warranty work is due for our apartment. We have reported all the defects we noticed to the architect.
Among other issues, there are drafts/leaks of about 10cm (4 inches) between the window frame and the masonry (I hope you understand what I mean). Additionally, there are drafts in the areas where the crank for the roller shutter was drilled through the frame, that is, through the metal covering.
The architect(s) have now confirmed the appointment to fix the defects, but they refuse to address these two specific issues. Their reasons are:
- No guarantee for airtightness because it is not built to Minergie standard (according to SIA xy)
- Cranks were installed properly.
Can anyone advise how I can still get properly sealed windows? Or which leaks must be accepted?
Thank you very much
Andreasfis-1
Warranty work is due for our apartment. We have reported all the defects we noticed to the architect.
Among other issues, there are drafts/leaks of about 10cm (4 inches) between the window frame and the masonry (I hope you understand what I mean). Additionally, there are drafts in the areas where the crank for the roller shutter was drilled through the frame, that is, through the metal covering.
The architect(s) have now confirmed the appointment to fix the defects, but they refuse to address these two specific issues. Their reasons are:
- No guarantee for airtightness because it is not built to Minergie standard (according to SIA xy)
- Cranks were installed properly.
Can anyone advise how I can still get properly sealed windows? Or which leaks must be accepted?
Thank you very much
Andreasfis-1
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Nicole1981-130 Jan 2015 11:58Hi,
this is outrageous, they just put the windows straight into the walls and think that’s all there is to it. However, the SIA standard for windows clearly applies.
If I’m correctly informed, SIA 331 applies to the windows. If this ever happens to us, there will be no payment.
this is outrageous, they just put the windows straight into the walls and think that’s all there is to it. However, the SIA standard for windows clearly applies.
If I’m correctly informed, SIA 331 applies to the windows. If this ever happens to us, there will be no payment.
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