Browse Forums General Discussion 45+ visible nail holes in new Polished Concrete slab 21Feb 08, 2016 6:53 pm Thanks tezzab, appreciate your support. I understand that the builder has far more experience and resources at their disposal but I'm confident that we have a strong case that I will only add to with further independent, expert advice. We are so keen to move in but are trying to stand firm and think about the long term. Never wanted it to get to this but the finish is really poor and too obvious to ignore. Re: 45+ visible nail holes in new Polished Concrete slab 22Feb 10, 2016 8:58 am At first I was reading and thinking a little nail hole here and there isn't too bad.... but then I saw the photos! That is absolutely terrible and I can understand how devastated you would be. Please make sure you follow this up. I know they can't fix it but they can pay for another flooring alternative that you are happy with. A big lesson for the supervisor to learn! Re: 45+ visible nail holes in new Polished Concrete slab 23Feb 10, 2016 1:18 pm Building Services Engineer Renovating our 1960's modernist home in Brisbane https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=53&t=82091 Re: 45+ visible nail holes in new Polished Concrete slab 24Feb 12, 2016 4:27 am Put a complaint into BCAV yesterday, whilst the builder is now trying to get the concrete grinder to share responsibility as they apparently said it could be fixed. So frustrating as the house is at handover stage (has been for 3 weeks) and this is going to now be a long drawn out process. I still can't believe the supervisor, construction manager and concrete grinder can pass this off as acceptable??? Re: 45+ visible nail holes in new Polished Concrete slab 25Feb 12, 2016 6:43 am It isn't acceptable. They just don't want to lose money. I understand mistakes happen during builds but you have paid for something that you haven't recieved. Re: 45+ visible nail holes in new Polished Concrete slab 26Feb 12, 2016 6:50 am Benduro I still can't believe the supervisor, construction manager and concrete grinder can pass this off as acceptable??? Again, I can't stress how important it is to have proper specifications and engineering inspections and certificates. Testing, analysis, simulations, and proportioning blame now favours the other parties the longer it drags on,unfortunately the odds favour the average punter getting rolled...yet again Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: 45+ visible nail holes in new Polished Concrete slab 27Feb 12, 2016 8:58 am To the OP, are you able to post the exact wording in the drawings, specifications or contract documents that address your request for the flooring specification? Usually in my experience the architect will have some words in there describing the finish of the concrete, what level of imperfections are acceptable etc... Also, what do you have in your contract regarding retention monies? You should have a portion of money (say 2.5-5% of the total contract sum) left unpaid at practical completion and you don't authorize these funds to be paid until all defects are resolved to your satisfaction. Please tell me you have these? DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair Hi there, I just recently received my new house from my builder. We handed the house to another company to deal with the… 0 8892 ask the surveyor for clarification would be the logical approach 1 20124 You are correct. Just read through all the ncc rules and 75mm is the minimum requirement for me. 4 11145 |