Browse Forums General Discussion 1 Feb 22, 2024 12:18 am Hi Guys. I need some assistance if anyone can help from a builders prospective. Long story short, our garage door malfunctioned due to the Torsion bar bearing plate coming away from the wall. After taking away the plaster, we found the timber packer had split that the 2 fixings/screws were attached to. The house is only 5 year old and the garage door company who temp fixed it said contact the builder as its a structural issue. Told builder who doesn't want a bar of it, will not even have a look and will not help as he's saying it's not structual. So where do we stand?? Can it be fixed under the 6 year structural warranty in Vic? Would it hold up if it went to VCAT? Any thoughts or help would be great! Thankyou... Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Re: Garage Door Malfunction 2Feb 22, 2024 8:19 am It looks like an easy fix with a longer screw right into the timber behind the packer. Yes its builders defect Yes the builder is liable to fix it under warranty Yes you can go to VCAT after you have been through DBDRV and it will cost you plenty. or Just get someone to fix it for you Foremost Building Expert in Australia,assisting with building problems/disputes, building stage inspections,pre-contract review advice for peace of mind 200 blogs http://www.buildingexpert.net.au/blog Re: Garage Door Malfunction 3Feb 22, 2024 8:35 am building-expert It looks like an easy fix with a longer screw right into the timber behind the packer. Yes its builders defect Yes the builder is liable to fix it under warranty Yes you can go to VCAT after you have been through DBDRV and it will cost you plenty. or Just get someone to fix it for you Thankyou! As you can see it will need new structural replacement to hold the door, replastering, painting, new anchor plate. The Torsion bars are bent, The roller door company who initially had a look to lower the door back for security doesn't know if the door is damaged further. So will be a few dollars I would imagine. Appreciated Dover white or surfmist garage door. I am having trouble choosing a garage door. The outside of house will be tranquel retreat. I want it to all blend nicely however I… 0 7101 Hi, have purchased a house with 2 single garage doors. The Centre pillar one side sits proud to the other. Can I change 2 doors into one. Please see picture. 0 6701 My garage door has started playing up recently. Sometimes (and getting more frequent) when I press the button to open it, it wont. The motor is an ATA GD0-6V3. Red and… 0 2849 |