Tolentino
2021-02-03 12:44:30
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So, back from the appointment. The atmosphere was quite relaxed. They were visibly making an effort to satisfy me.
Ultimately, it was confirmed that it could have been done differently, but that would have required a precise work plan so that the mason knows exactly where and how to place each stone, ensuring it fits on every row. Now it’s too late for that. They don’t want to correct it from the second row onward by cutting the stones, because then they would have to keep cutting all the way up. So I understand it as them wanting to save effort, and in the interest of steady construction progress (which I also care about), if it is done correctly from now on and that one row is secure in the long term, then they’re happy to proceed that way.
This was also confirmed to me by my expert.
I will get a written statement about the structural stability and confirmation that no cracks will occur from the structural engineer and also from the site manager of the general contractor. That will be enough for me.
Oh, and as a reason against a dismantling, which according to the site manager would theoretically still be proportionate at two rows, he said that he would then have to do the same at the house of the neighbor behind because then it would be admitted that it is not safe, but there the dismantling would no longer be proportionate and he absolutely does not want to dismantle there.
The neighbor’s house has also already been accepted by the stone manufacturer, which is necessary with Dryfix. And the manufacturer is already aware of the situation. My expert called them and they already knew about the mason’s name. Because he had called there before. What a fuss this all is...
By the way, my expert praised the execution of the wall further up at the neighbor’s house.
Well, since it has already been reported elsewhere that stubborn builders do not exactly motivate the craftsmen carrying out the work and I don’t want vomit surcharges in my mortar or elsewhere, I was quite understanding, politely thanked everyone for their time, and treated them to coffee and pastries.
I mean, if it meant I would get my house a month earlier, I would also work as a construction helper for a day wearing only wool overalls and leather chaps.
However, I know that from now on I will increase my visit frequency and rechecking culture even more.
You have to take advantage of living only 5 km away and with Corona traffic isn’t so bad anymore.
Ultimately, it was confirmed that it could have been done differently, but that would have required a precise work plan so that the mason knows exactly where and how to place each stone, ensuring it fits on every row. Now it’s too late for that. They don’t want to correct it from the second row onward by cutting the stones, because then they would have to keep cutting all the way up. So I understand it as them wanting to save effort, and in the interest of steady construction progress (which I also care about), if it is done correctly from now on and that one row is secure in the long term, then they’re happy to proceed that way.
This was also confirmed to me by my expert.
I will get a written statement about the structural stability and confirmation that no cracks will occur from the structural engineer and also from the site manager of the general contractor. That will be enough for me.
Oh, and as a reason against a dismantling, which according to the site manager would theoretically still be proportionate at two rows, he said that he would then have to do the same at the house of the neighbor behind because then it would be admitted that it is not safe, but there the dismantling would no longer be proportionate and he absolutely does not want to dismantle there.
The neighbor’s house has also already been accepted by the stone manufacturer, which is necessary with Dryfix. And the manufacturer is already aware of the situation. My expert called them and they already knew about the mason’s name. Because he had called there before. What a fuss this all is...
By the way, my expert praised the execution of the wall further up at the neighbor’s house.
Well, since it has already been reported elsewhere that stubborn builders do not exactly motivate the craftsmen carrying out the work and I don’t want vomit surcharges in my mortar or elsewhere, I was quite understanding, politely thanked everyone for their time, and treated them to coffee and pastries.
I mean, if it meant I would get my house a month earlier, I would also work as a construction helper for a day wearing only wool overalls and leather chaps.
However, I know that from now on I will increase my visit frequency and rechecking culture even more.
You have to take advantage of living only 5 km away and with Corona traffic isn’t so bad anymore.