Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Jun 07, 2008 4:58 pm About 5 months ago, Henley applied render on our new home. Unfortunately the quality of the work done is not to our satisfaction as:
1) the colour finish seems to be inconsistent (patchy or spotty) 2) the render on numerous edges has or is thinning 3) careless contractors have chipped away some render On four separate occasions, I've asked Henley to confirm that they will fix all issues we have with the render via a complete re-application of the render. The best they have done is to say we'll fix the issues but without committing themselves to a complete re-application. A couple of days ago the renderer came on site to fix the chipped render via the 'patch-up' method...I wasn't impressed and asked the Supervisor if he gave instructions to the renderer to do this. I did not receive a response. We would appreciate it greatly if you could go to the following blog http://henleyrender.blogspot.com/ take a look at the pictures and let me know what you think...am I right in asking from a complete re-application or am I just being too fussy? Thanks Re: Henley Render Job - Would Value All Your Opinions 2Jun 07, 2008 5:01 pm Oh Dear!!
I just looked at your blog, you need to demand they redo it all to a higher standard!! (Im no expert thats just an opinion) Good luck, hope all goes well. Paula Re: Henley Render Job - Would Value All Your Opinions 3Jun 07, 2008 5:55 pm I've just read through your blog too and looked at the photos. I think the workmanship is terrible and if it was me I'd be demanding a FULL re-application. Your house looks nice nice and the render is supposed to be a feature or certainly add that "something" to your home and it shouldn't be patched up or have different shades of colour.
I'd wouldn't be handing any $$ over until it's repaired to your satisfaction. Good luck. Happy at Home Re: Henley Render Job - Would Value All Your Opinions 5Jun 07, 2008 11:10 pm Louie!!
WTF is that? When are these guys going to learn that you CANNOT PATCH RENDER! There are standards for this sort of thing and these "so called" repairs are rubbish. The standard of workmanship shown here is that of my 4 year old son. (Thats actually a slight as I think he would do a better job!) Nothing short of a full render re-application to the affected surfaces will fix this and anything less than that should see you attending VCAT with these photos. This is a clear open and shut case mate. Do not settle for anything less. Re: Henley Render Job - Would Value All Your Opinions 6Jun 07, 2008 11:19 pm This is not my area of expertise,
But is it possible to paint the render, to make it all the same colour? Then the patchwork defects would not be seen Best Price Wardrobes Sliding door robes | Walk in robes Deco panel | Mirror | Melamine 26 to 28 Cottage lane Hackham M: 0402 927 376 http://www.bestpricewardrobes.com.au Trade welcome Re: Henley Render Job - Would Value All Your Opinions 7Jun 07, 2008 11:55 pm Yes it is possible to paint over but this would be subject to peeling and wont be as long lasting as having the colour as part of the render mix.
As our friend Mr. Walker would very well know, it doesnt take more than a day to apply the complete re-application...its just a matter of getting someone at Henley to fire a rocket up the renderer and have them fix this properly. I dont need this fixed right now, I'm happy to wait a couple of weeks...I just want to hear it from Henley that they will fix this properly. Remember this cost me about $14K!!! Re: Henley Render Job - Would Value All Your Opinions 8Jun 08, 2008 12:08 am A rolled on membrane (supplied by the makers of the render) needs to be applied first and then a recoat of the render again.
Simple right? Took Carlisle Homes guys 6 attempts on the front face and 7 on the left face (including the inital 2 coats of the wrong colour) They need to do it right the first time. If they stuff it up, then they need to fix it right the first time. Re: Henley Render Job - Would Value All Your Opinions 9Jun 08, 2008 12:27 am Checked your blog photos out.
Holy snappin duck sh*t.....that's bloody awful....$14k....for that I don't think your being fussy you just want your facade rendered not smeared with random colors....feeling your pain louie. And Matt if your four year olds anything like mine I think they could go into business and be better able to color keep within the lines better than this job..... mmm....donuts Homer Simpson 1956- Links: Site Costs Ready Reckoner | H1 Addiction Medical Advice | Château TDL: The Backyard Re: Henley Render Job - Would Value All Your Opinions 11Jun 08, 2008 7:33 am Ditto Ditto Ditto to all the above.......
I'd also ask them not to re-do it until nearing handover. If the tradies have already been careless then you don't want them to chip the new coat. Happy at Home Re: Henley Render Job - Would Value All Your Opinions 13Jun 08, 2008 7:00 pm Hi all,
What is it with some of these builders? If they paid $14g for a new car and the paint work was scratched and flaking off would they be happy with a quick touch-up on a couple of panels? I think not. No wonder so many people are put off building new when this sort of un-professional work happens, and not just with the big builders either. Look at getting the appropriate state building authority involved. Garn. Re: Henley Render Job - Would Value All Your Opinions 14Jun 08, 2008 7:53 pm Hi Louie
I voted RE-DO!!! I HATE how they think they can just do the bare minimum and talk you out of what you've paid for. I'm not an expert, either, but I am a paying customer, and even I can see that they've done a ******* job, and as a paying customer, I'd be demanding what I've paid for! Keep at them! Re: Henley Render Job - Would Value All Your Opinions 15Jun 10, 2008 9:43 am mattwalker When are these guys going to learn that you CANNOT PATCH RENDER! There are standards for this sort of thing and these "so called" repairs are rubbish. We've had some areas of our render patched, so interested to know more about these standards. Our main concern is the patched render coming away from the original render, although we have been assured this won't happen. Colour matching isn't a concern for us as our render is painted post application, which seems to be the norm in QLD. Plantation Homes - The Meridian - http://ourmeridian.blogspot.com/ Re: Henley Render Job - Would Value All Your Opinions 16Jun 11, 2008 11:14 pm Too all of you who took the time to look at the pictures and left your opinions behind....thank you.
I've compiled the poll results (42 for complete re-application, 3 for patch) and some of the feedback left on this forum and forwarded them to Henley to highlight to them that I am not a ''crack pot" for being persistent on this matter. Unfortunately, I have not received any assurance from either the Supervisor or the Construction Manager that the render issue will be rectified via a complete reapplication of the render (both layers). In fact, they havent responded at all...not good. :{ Re: Henley Render Job - Would Value All Your Opinions 17Jun 12, 2008 7:35 am Goodluck with louie, I hope that they do the RIGHT thing
I would hold off paying any more $$ until you receive a satisfactory answer and the render is fixed to YOUR satisfaction. Happy at Home Re: Henley Render Job - Would Value All Your Opinions 18Jun 12, 2008 10:59 pm Henley has finally made a serious attempt to rectify the render issue.
They haven't opted for the complete reapplication of the render process, instead they have gone with the idea to patch all ******* areas and then apply two coats of render paint. Though they have decided to go with an option I was quite against, I've decided to give this approach a chance and take a look at the results in a couple of days. Re: Henley Render Job - Would Value All Your Opinions 19Jun 13, 2008 7:49 am Have you actually spoken to any rendering companies to get their perspective? They would surely tell you, whether this latest approach from your builder is satisfactory ?? Built the Eden Brae Cambridge 34 Family with Boston Corner Facade Re: Henley Render Job - Would Value All Your Opinions 20Jun 13, 2008 9:23 am Southies Have you actually spoken to any rendering companies to get their perspective? They would surely tell you, whether this latest approach from your builder is satisfactory ?? Good point! Happy at Home Regardless of wall hung toilet or floor pan toilet your feet will be right on drain, seems to me the waste should not be in that location given the design. Also are you… 6 7041 Last year I had a gas leak at my house. 3 days later, I have about 1 sqm of my exposed aggregate paving broken up. I am not sure how to go about getting it repaired… 0 10410 Thanks for much mate. I see that you do cabinets before flooring. For timber flooring, for most parts it's fine because it's got base plates, and for door jabs you can… 7 11561 |