ᐅ What percentage deviation from the building plans is generally allowed?
Created on: 13 Aug 2020 19:12
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As a special request, we ordered a walk-in shower from the builder, which is specified to be 90cm (35 inches) wide according to the construction and performance description as well as the building plan.
We also received a corresponding extra offer from the tiler, with the condition that the wall tiles align exactly with the glass partition of the shower at approximately 90cm (35 inches). An aluminum edge profile is installed at the tile edge. All of this is correctly noted on the building plan.
The shower base was actually installed with a width of 90cm (35 inches), but the glass partition is positioned at 87cm (34 inches). This results in a deviation of more than 3%. So we are missing 3cm (1 inch) inside the shower, not to mention the tripping hazard at the floor which also looks unsightly.
What tolerance is allowed here? Does DIN 18202 also apply in this case? Or is there another set of regulations for such deviations from the building plan?
We also received a corresponding extra offer from the tiler, with the condition that the wall tiles align exactly with the glass partition of the shower at approximately 90cm (35 inches). An aluminum edge profile is installed at the tile edge. All of this is correctly noted on the building plan.
The shower base was actually installed with a width of 90cm (35 inches), but the glass partition is positioned at 87cm (34 inches). This results in a deviation of more than 3%. So we are missing 3cm (1 inch) inside the shower, not to mention the tripping hazard at the floor which also looks unsightly.
What tolerance is allowed here? Does DIN 18202 also apply in this case? Or is there another set of regulations for such deviations from the building plan?
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HilfeHilfe14 Aug 2020 16:39Tolentino schrieb:
Well, let's say you can stub your little toe. I would also find it annoying, but I think a replacement would be disproportionate. Ask for compensation due to the cosmetic defect, something like a 200 EUR refund.He’d break his nose first!! It’s just a cosmetic defect, nothing more. Replacement would be disproportionate.
Hmm, I think I didn’t measure enough here? Whether the shower is 90 or 87 centimeters (35 or 34 inches) wide doesn’t really matter as long as I can use it without any issues.
My site manager would have found this so strange and asked me if I didn’t have other things to worry about, and then we would have gone for a beer together.
The edge on the floor doesn’t look great, especially when water runs over it, as it can’t drain back.
From a construction perspective, I find it unusual that a change order was needed for something like this. We clearly stated how we wanted it, and then it was done accordingly.
Unfortunately, the screed installer didn’t listen properly, so our tiler had to chip away the excess screed. There was no discussion about that. Then the plumber came and had to lower the drain because of the 3% slope requirement.
Luckily, I had photos of the underfloor heating pipes.
My site manager would have found this so strange and asked me if I didn’t have other things to worry about, and then we would have gone for a beer together.
The edge on the floor doesn’t look great, especially when water runs over it, as it can’t drain back.
From a construction perspective, I find it unusual that a change order was needed for something like this. We clearly stated how we wanted it, and then it was done accordingly.
Unfortunately, the screed installer didn’t listen properly, so our tiler had to chip away the excess screed. There was no discussion about that. Then the plumber came and had to lower the drain because of the 3% slope requirement.
Luckily, I had photos of the underfloor heating pipes.
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pagoni202014 Aug 2020 22:53That could be done more neatly; if it bothers you, have it fixed before you keep being annoyed forever. We had two glass showers installed by a glazier, and the panels fit exactly on the edge.
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