Browse Forums Renovation + Home Improvement 1 Aug 09, 2018 5:19 pm We are not real happy with quality of cornice and ceiling repairs already done in our new ensuite ( the new cornices fell down after construction and old ceiling dropped during roof reconfiguration). I have read the descriptions here (http://www.mbansw.asn.au/uploadedFiles/ ... rances.pdf) for standards and don't feel it is good enough. Can someone who is experienced please check these photos and advise? Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Re: Quality of cornice repair 2Aug 09, 2018 8:53 pm No ..... just no !! That joint should be mitred and no way should any screws be showing through , either they have used a VERY young kid to do this or a very inexperianced ( first time on the job ) person Re: Quality of cornice repair 3Aug 10, 2018 7:39 am Thanks for the photos Those standards don't form part of the contract Get copies of your construction and more importantly engineering Drawings, Details attached Notes as they form part of your contract Look specifically for articulation joints and post back Other Important joints mentioned Here Dincel Type or Besser Block Walls..footings not wide enough Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs The photo is not really clear but to me it looks like twist in the cornice. Slight anticlockwise rotation at the top of the cornice and slightly clockwise at bottom should… 8 8480 DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair Hi All, Hoping someone might be be to provide some advice on my ceiling that needs repair. Photos attached, but seems like the alcove (??) is pulling away. Thanks Thomas 0 6549 |