Is this a defect in my window frame?

MsMish · Jun 24, 2023 9:59 pm

Hi all,

I took these photos when visiting my new townhouse recently and noticed that along the bottom of these window frames it looks uneven/wavy, with excessive material and there’s even a small gap (see close up). Apologies for not knowing the proper terms to describe the issue but I hope the photos show what I mean.

My pre-settlement inspection is coming up, should I raise this issue as a defect?

Any thoughts are appreciated

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Katzie123 · Jul 10, 2023 3:55 pm

Hi , I am not a pro builder but that looks rather scrappy to me, I would be adding that to your list ...of fixer ups...
Even though the deadlines are set, in reality they tell me you are covered under builder's warranty, depending on your contract...

lKitto · Jul 10, 2023 4:08 pm

The way I see it, you should raise anything you aren't sure of in your inspection, they'll either note it down to be rectified or they will provide a reason why it is the way it is. I'm sure other more knowledgeable people on the forum might be able to provide a "correct/incorrect" to this particular issue, but my advice is more broad in raising anything you aren't sure of in the inspection. Best of luck.

ECOECO · Jul 13, 2023 3:03 pm

Sorry, I have replied to this twice and my reply has disappeared again.

homeone · Jul 13, 2023 3:32 pm

MsMish

Hi all,

I took these photos when visiting my new townhouse recently and noticed that along the bottom of these window frames it looks uneven/wavy, with excessive material and there’s even a small gap (see close up). Apologies for not knowing the proper terms to describe the issue but I hope the photos show what I mean.

My pre-settlement inspection is coming up, should I raise this issue as a defect?

Any thoughts are appreciated

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ECOECO · Jul 14, 2023 1:54 pm

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I tried the same jpg and it would not show. I tried a second one and it didn't show either. So I tried this old one of mine...

Must be something wrong with the files, yet they insert fine into Word.

homeone · Jul 14, 2023 2:05 pm

ECOECO

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I tried the same jpg and it would not show. I tried a second one and it didn't show either. So I tried this old one of mine...

Must be something wrong with the files, yet they insert fine into Word.

Apologies to all for hijacking this thread.

Ed, can you please email across the files to myself so may investigate. Cheers.

Mox80 · Jan 15, 2024 12:08 pm

Its the flashing and is normal. Some builders cover them up others just leave them handing. You can cover it up with an aluminium bracket or ask the builder.