An example of an M&E defect – an external balcony light which has been professionally installed. However the services have not been sealed around, thus leaving a hole and making
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This leaking boiler needs to be repaired to avoid boiler pressure from reducing. If left unfixed, it would create staining but overall gives a warning about the standard of installation
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Here is a classic backbox/boarding issue. Any repair would unlikely be seamless and will adversely affect the quality of finishes to the building.
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This image shows wall ties inappropriately modified on site – slenderness ratio of the wall is increased so the wall could be unstable causing anything from collapse to cracking and
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This is an example of poor workmanship. Poor plasterboard joints and fixing will reduce fire resistance if there is a requirement for this. Imperfections will reduce the ability to get
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We love a good defect like this one. Whether the concrete is structural or providing fire protection it is not doing its job.
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Not only would this be unsightly, it may also affect the furniture layout. It could also have structural implications if out of level floor by the floor.
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The British standard for a concrete test cube is 150mm. By using a too small concrete test cube means that the measurement is inaccurate which will effect the tolerance and
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It would be great if the brick ties actually did tie the bricks. These incorrectly fitted brick ties compromise the quality and safety of the wall as it could potentially
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Building a masonry pier across the movement joint defeats the object, as the wall will be unable to expand with heat temperature and may now even crack when the wall
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