Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Jan 15, 2009 5:15 pm Hi all
I have a question regarding below and would like some advice? The first pic show that the plumbling/hole is in between the frame. I have asked this before and advised that it is a normal practice, a lot of builders doing it But now the plaster is up - the 2nd pic, and that plumbling bit (sorry i don't know what it call?) couldn't fit inside the plaster and as a result the architrave is cut, this 2nd pic is taken in the bedroom 2 I will have a meeting with the construction manager next week, so want to bring this to his attention, but i am not sure if this is really a problem and can it be fixed? Thanks in advance Pic 1 - Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Pic 2 - Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Blog - http://clageonewhouse.blogspot.com/ Building Thread - viewtopic.php?f=31&t=10886&hilit=milan I am in, with my husband and my beautiful bunny Re: Is this a plumbling issue? please advise 2Jan 15, 2009 5:32 pm Yes, it is a problem. I don't think it will necessarily have an adverse effect on your plumbing, but it certainly does demonstrate that you're builder have 'stuffed up'! It's interesting that the fix-out carpenter, or the carpenter who stood the frames didn't bother mentioning it to the supervisor--- in fact, it's strange that no one has bothered to consider why the pipe is there at all??
Like HELLO! What function could a pipe stuck under a frame possibly serve? I'd have them rectify the problem and fix your skirting up. Re: Is this a plumbling issue? please advise 3Jan 15, 2009 5:41 pm I’m amazed…. What idiot would think you would be happy with that!
I’ve never seen anything like it, so what now, they expect your carpet to cover it up? Unbelievable! Internal and External Building and Colour Consultant Online - Worldwide http://www.denovoconcepts.com Re: Is this a plumbling issue? please advise 4Jan 15, 2009 6:08 pm Hi i cant open the first pic to get a clearer picture.
If it is a breather pipe than this could be normal. However what is not normal is that the reducer on the bottom isnt siting flush with ground level. Do you know what pipe this is?? Re: Is this a plumbling issue? please advise 5Jan 15, 2009 6:12 pm borg If it is a breather pipe than this could be normal. Normal…..I’d have a cow if I saw that sticking out of my skirting. Internal and External Building and Colour Consultant Online - Worldwide http://www.denovoconcepts.com Re: Is this a plumbling issue? please advise 6Jan 15, 2009 6:13 pm Actually it probably isn't an error. I had the same thing on my house and the construction manager (a trusted friend - so not just telling me that) said that they do it as the pipes run up from the wall. Ok so I wasn't listening exactly but as soon as he said that it was complety normal I didn't care anymore.
Also they do toilet smart pans which are a similar thing Re: Is this a plumbling issue? please advise 7Jan 15, 2009 6:18 pm So can I comfortably be assured I am to see more of this in new homes?
Might go for my builders license……how hard can it be. Internal and External Building and Colour Consultant Online - Worldwide http://www.denovoconcepts.com Re: Is this a plumbling issue? please advise 8Jan 15, 2009 6:21 pm borg Hi i cant open the first pic to get a clearer picture. If it is a breather pipe than this could be normal. However what is not normal is that the reducer on the bottom isnt siting flush with ground level. Do you know what pipe this is?? This is a pipe for the vanity unit in my ensuite, i don't like the architrave being cut either, properly i need to ask the construction manger. I am just worried that they are not fixing it Blog - http://clageonewhouse.blogspot.com/ Building Thread - viewtopic.php?f=31&t=10886&hilit=milan I am in, with my husband and my beautiful bunny Re: Is this a plumbling issue? please advise 10Jan 15, 2009 6:29 pm If it needed to be there, then fine.
But there should have been allowances for the pipe, like bringing the wall out another 2 or 3in, its not hard to figure out, even a dumb blond decorator can see that. Claego….think of what needs to be done to fix that now. Plaster and skirting off, some how I don’t think they will do it for you. Internal and External Building and Colour Consultant Online - Worldwide http://www.denovoconcepts.com Re: Is this a plumbling issue? please advise 11Jan 15, 2009 6:30 pm my DH won't be happy to see that.. i hope he just doesn't see it next week. i haven't told him i have found this issue yet Blog - http://clageonewhouse.blogspot.com/ Building Thread - viewtopic.php?f=31&t=10886&hilit=milan I am in, with my husband and my beautiful bunny Re: Is this a plumbling issue? please advise 12Jan 15, 2009 6:32 pm I had a pipe in the middle of the frame like that and panicked, but it is now completely hidden in the wall. I would be literally spewing if I had that happen, especially coming out of the bedroom. Does not look normal to me....and I'm blonde! Re: Is this a plumbling issue? please advise 13Jan 15, 2009 6:35 pm claego :cry: my DH won't be happy to see that.. i hope he just doesn't see it next week. i haven't told him i have found this issue yet I'm the opposite.. my wife always panics over every little thing.. so during the building phase as our problems start coming up (I hope we have none, but I'm a realist ) I won't be telling my wife unless I have to. I'll just tell her it normal and then ring the supervisor later.. Re: Is this a plumbling issue? please advise 14Jan 15, 2009 8:07 pm WHAT??? You've got ot be kidding - that's " the way of the future" ?
How much lower do they expect standards to drop ??!! Do they have to drop to the lowest possible denominator ??? WHAT'S THE MATTER WITH PEOPLE ?? aaarrrgghh What's happened to striving for quality ? What's happened to pride in workmanship ? Obviously neither are evident with these tradies !! Built the Eden Brae Cambridge 34 Family with Boston Corner Facade Re: Is this a plumbling issue? please advise 15Jan 15, 2009 8:08 pm Quote: If it is a breather pipe than this could be normal. However what is not normal is that the reducer on the bottom isnt siting flush with ground level. Exactly! Especially considering they make a reducer that sits perfectly WITHIN the 100mm pipe for this very reason! This one looks like it sits on top (more like a lid). Re: Is this a plumbling issue? please advise 16Jan 15, 2009 8:19 pm There is no doubt in my mind that what you have is unacceptable.
I suggest standing your ground unless they are able to prove otherwise. We're currently living in a shed and, in that context, we've accepted some compromises that are as rough or rougher than that. But, in a new home? - No way! Cheers zeke Re: Is this a plumbling issue? please advise 17Jan 15, 2009 8:25 pm Thanks, i will try my best shot next week.
My SS actually is still on holiday, so instead to hand my case to another SS, they have the construction manager taking care mine, so i am speaking up a level up already, and hopefully i will have a good news on this.. Blog - http://clageonewhouse.blogspot.com/ Building Thread - viewtopic.php?f=31&t=10886&hilit=milan I am in, with my husband and my beautiful bunny Re: Is this a plumbling issue? please advise 18Jan 16, 2009 9:01 am Whats you final floor finish going to be??
Maybe if its going to be carpet, floor tiles or a floating timber floor, the stuff up will actually get hidden in the end. Pat. Re: Is this a plumbling issue? please advise 19Jan 16, 2009 1:41 pm Pat the draftie Whats you final floor finish going to be?? Maybe if its going to be carpet, floor tiles or a floating timber floor, the stuff up will actually get hidden in the end. Pat. The issue with carpeting will be the timber fixing strip. It will either need to be placed around the pipe, or the carpet will just be fixed either side of it (which would look shocking). The bed/glue used in titling probably wouldn't be high enough for you to then sit the tiles on top... the same goes for floating floors (unless you rebate the underside of the board. Re: Is this a plumbling issue? please advise 20Jan 16, 2009 1:55 pm it will be carpet for the bedroom, but i am worried that i will still see the cut after the carpet is layed Blog - http://clageonewhouse.blogspot.com/ Building Thread - viewtopic.php?f=31&t=10886&hilit=milan I am in, with my husband and my beautiful bunny I am looking for someone who might have tackled a similar issue as me. I have a few rendered interior walls, the surface condition is hardly flat. I can see all the bumps… 0 7964 thanks Chippy, i hope they have applied sealer but i am doubt to be honest, so i am gonna do this job after handover. 8 16270 |