ᐅ Windows and window handles vary partially in the new build.
Created on: 26 Nov 2018 15:07
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bene1981
Hello,
we have been living in the new house for a few weeks now, and from time to time, I notice things that make me want to ask questions. Like these two:
1. Throughout the house, the windows are generally wooden and have a consistent color and style. However, there is a difference on the top floor: there is only one window that matches the rest of the design on the ground floor and first floor. Another window and a door leading to the roof terrace look completely different.
2. Apart from the two windows mentioned above, all window handles in the house are identical. Yet here, too, there are two windows with different handles installed.
Is this normal? Is it allowed to have such different fittings in a newly built house?
Regards,
Bene
we have been living in the new house for a few weeks now, and from time to time, I notice things that make me want to ask questions. Like these two:
1. Throughout the house, the windows are generally wooden and have a consistent color and style. However, there is a difference on the top floor: there is only one window that matches the rest of the design on the ground floor and first floor. Another window and a door leading to the roof terrace look completely different.
2. Apart from the two windows mentioned above, all window handles in the house are identical. Yet here, too, there are two windows with different handles installed.
Is this normal? Is it allowed to have such different fittings in a newly built house?
Regards,
Bene
bene1981 schrieb:
There is a seating area in the attic, and otherwise it serves as the transition to the roof terrace. And is the roof structure including the gables/dormers constructed the same way as the rest of the house?
And is the roof structure including the gables/dormers the same construction as the rest of the house?I don’t understand. You access the attic via an open staircase (also open) and there you have about 6sqm (65 sqft) seating area with a window in standard design, and from there a door with a different design leads to the roof terrace.
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Frank Hartung29 Nov 2018 14:54The Higher Regional Court of Düsseldorf ruled under case number I-21 U 23/14 that a contractor cannot generally refuse to remedy a defect if it is only a cosmetic issue. According to the ruling, the contractor must fix the defect, even if it only affects the appearance. It would be different if you yourself have little interest in having the defect remedied and/or if the effort required is disproportionately high.
Perhaps you could communicate this to the developer. However, before involving a lawyer, I would recommend trying mediation first. Chambers of crafts / trade associations are often willing to assist with this as well.
Perhaps you could communicate this to the developer. However, before involving a lawyer, I would recommend trying mediation first. Chambers of crafts / trade associations are often willing to assist with this as well.
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hemali200329 Nov 2018 19:54bene1981 schrieb:
The shape of the windows differs because the usual windows are more traditional, country house style, stained brown and with mullions. The two windows that stand out are more modern, painted gray, and without mullions. And you are only just noticing this fundamental difference now? Very surprising...
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