Browse Forums Building Standards; Getting It Right! 1 Nov 24, 2014 3:03 pm I have been a builder for over 40 years and have never seen ghastlier windows Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ They just looked as if they were undersized for the opening. Ugly ugly ugly 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: Ghastly windows, would you have them in your home? 3Nov 24, 2014 3:32 pm fzxbeetle What can be done now??Do you think builder will fix this? Will let you know how it pans out. 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: Ghastly windows, would you have them in your home? 5Nov 24, 2014 4:58 pm Hi Stewie Windows are manufactured like that 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: Ghastly windows, would you have them in your home? 6Nov 24, 2014 5:11 pm Zooming in it appears the rubbers are fixed to the frame, I agree they are ugly. But technically I guess ugly is not a defect if the work is done to standard. Apart from the bricks needing a good clean there doesnt appear to be much wrong with the brickwork. Re: Ghastly windows, would you have them in your home? 8Nov 24, 2014 6:17 pm To me it looks window supplier was selected by an accountant and not anyone with comprehension that aesthetic appearance is part of functionality and that it matters. Is it defective if it's ugly? I say it is. Would builder have them in his own home? Not a chance! 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: Ghastly windows, would you have them in your home? 9Nov 24, 2014 6:20 pm mgilla Zooming in it appears the rubbers are fixed to the frame, I agree they are ugly. But technically I guess ugly is not a defect if the work is done to standard. Apart from the bricks needing a good clean there doesnt appear to be much wrong with the brickwork. Brickwork was good. Ghastly windows, would you have them in your home? 10Nov 24, 2014 6:39 pm I'm not 100% sure but there might be something under consumer law that covers for unpleasant aesthetics like that which will be in sight view. I'm just thinking along the lines of like if things aren't of merchantable quality. The only good thing is that at least it's even on both sides. Thanks mate. Yeah good points! Leaning towards Option 3 to get a bit extra space in the cabinets but not going too crazy high (and expensive). Would require a mini… 13 39690 Bought in Nov 21 at the height of the market (classic). Good area, atrocious floor plan. BUT has land out to the left-hand side that we can extend out on (see second… 0 8770 Hi It came to my attention after the handover that - The facade cladding on the face and the side are not straight. -The face tapers down by 50mm from left to right and… 0 2458 |