New build deviating from plans…
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Two of the biggest PLC's blow their cavities to my knowledge, I'm sure they're not on their own.
Knauf now have an app which can be used to show how many bags have been blown to a plot, each bag has it's own unique barcode.
Back to the original point, OP it would be worth asking how the cavity is insulated as blown in theory doesn't work with rough stone.
Knauf now have an app which can be used to show how many bags have been blown to a plot, each bag has it's own unique barcode.
Back to the original point, OP it would be worth asking how the cavity is insulated as blown in theory doesn't work with rough stone.
Probably been said already but assume the window cut was there from the timber frame factory, so either an error at the production or delivered to the wrong plot? Nobody noticed until later down the line, then the pathetic effort to fix at lowest cost.
As other posters mentioned, doubt they would allow the window be fitted as it would deviate from the agreed energy rating.
As other posters mentioned, doubt they would allow the window be fitted as it would deviate from the agreed energy rating.
acer12 said:
Probably been said already but assume the window cut was there from the timber frame factory, so either an error at the production or delivered to the wrong plot? Nobody noticed until later down the line, then the pathetic effort to fix at lowest cost.
As other posters mentioned, doubt they would allow the window be fitted as it would deviate from the agreed energy rating.
What timber frame factory would that be? It’s block and stone. As other posters mentioned, doubt they would allow the window be fitted as it would deviate from the agreed energy rating.
blueg33 said:
smokey mow said:
Like the subbies who built toaster pilots window ?
In my experience it’s a race to the bottom in terms of price with little site control or concern about quality.
I heard a rumour recently that one local developer (who I won’t name) is now charging an additional £500 premium on their new homes if you appoint your own snagger so as to cover the cost of additional works and rectifying the defects they find.
Site management, is, as ever, they key to a good buildIn my experience it’s a race to the bottom in terms of price with little site control or concern about quality.
I heard a rumour recently that one local developer (who I won’t name) is now charging an additional £500 premium on their new homes if you appoint your own snagger so as to cover the cost of additional works and rectifying the defects they find.
Edited by smokey mow on Monday 20th February 17:52
Toaster Pilot said:
What timber frame factory would that be? It’s block and stone.
My bad, incorrect assumption based on you mentioning that its a nationwide builder, so assumed they build / procure the wooden frame offsite (which come with the window cuts already in place) and assemble it onsite after which its externally blocked. I think is the norm for these large sites.acer12 said:
My bad, incorrect assumption based on you mentioning that its a nationwide builder, so assumed they build / procure the wooden frame offsite (which come with the window cuts already in place) and assemble it onsite after which its externally blocked. I think is the norm for these large sites.
It's not the norm for Davidson's, David Wilson, Redrow or Barrett's that and building near us. It's all brick externally. mcg_ said:
Not many of the plc's do timber frame. Some persimmon regions use space4 and countryside (part of vistry now). Sure there's others out there. If it was timber frame there's slightly more chance it would have been correct on site.
Persimmon own Space4Much easier to hit the U values with timber frame.
Edited by blueg33 on Wednesday 22 February 08:23
smokey mow said:
Like the subbies who built toaster pilots window ?
In my experience it’s a race to the bottom in terms of price with little site control or concern about quality.
I heard a rumour recently that one local developer (who I won’t name) is now charging an additional £500 premium on their new homes if you appoint your own snagger so as to cover the cost of additional works and rectifying the defects they find.
how would they know if you took the snaggers report and copied it up to look like you had done it yourself with a spirit level and a copy of the regs?In my experience it’s a race to the bottom in terms of price with little site control or concern about quality.
I heard a rumour recently that one local developer (who I won’t name) is now charging an additional £500 premium on their new homes if you appoint your own snagger so as to cover the cost of additional works and rectifying the defects they find.
Edited by smokey mow on Monday 20th February 17:52
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