Disclosure obligation regarding optics? Is there such a thing?

I would like to see a picture.


Bauexperte from on the go

Me too, although regarding the question, I have the opinion that if a builder says a, he must also accept a, even if b would be more convenient for him

The question is whether "A" was also agreed upon in writing or only orally. It seems kind of strange. If the craftsmen had the official written order from you to do it according to "A," they don't need to call the architect and ask.

the question is whether "A" was also agreed upon in writing or only orally. it seems kind of strange. if the craftsmen had the official written order from you to do it according to "A," they wouldn't need to call the architect and ask.

An oral agreement is also valid, so I do not understand your objection.

An oral agreement is also effective, therefore I do not understand your objection.

only if the company can prove it. where normally the end customer always has to prove everything, here the construction company must now prove the contractually agreed service.

there is no direct visual duty to inform according to the Building Code. however, you can expect that "professionals" at least explain the biggest nonsense to you before they do it exactly the way you want.

and again: pictures say more than a thousand words!

Hello everyone,
unfortunately I didn’t get around to replying over the weekend. Thank you very much for your feedback so far.

Attached is a photo, unfortunately the view is partially blocked by the scaffolding, but I think you can see what I mean, what bothers me.

So, one thing upfront:
I gave my verbal OK by phone to carry out the roof cladding horizontally. Therefore the order was naturally placed, and I am aware of that.

My question was aimed at the fact that I gave the OK assuming that it would provide an aesthetic added value or that it is standard for this type of houses.

Now that is not the case, and since the carpenter built the roof himself, I would basically expect 1. that such a service wouldn’t even be “made attractive” to the client, or 2. maybe again, when the time comes and the carpenter realizes maybe THEN that it is not quite optimal, that he contacts us again.

Have a good start to the week, Andreas

Hello Andreas,

I gave my verbal OK over the phone for the execution of the roof cladding level. Therefore, of course, the order was placed, I am aware of that.

this insight is already important.

Now that is not the case, and since the carpenter built the roof himself, I would actually have the expectation that 1. such a service wouldn’t even be “made appealing” to the client in the first place, or 2. maybe once the time comes and the carpenter possibly THEN only realizes that it’s not quite optimal, he would get back in touch with us.

Maybe the carpenter just likes it that way?!? :rolleyes:
Taste is something subjective.

Overall, it looks – in my subjective opinion – good too. Only that the cladding basically ends flush with the window frame is not so great :confused: