[200William-EC SP67851] SP 67851 - Update on Tiling for Unit 601 to Prevent Further Water Ingress
Matt Perkins
matt at spectrum.com.au
Mon Feb 4 16:20:57 AEDT 2019
Im just checking on some other options with Darren. Should only take 24
hours so im going to hold off for a while.
Matt.
On 4/2/19 4:18 pm, Brook Beves wrote:
> I have discussed this in detail with Tony from DWRS who has stated
> that we are wasting our time and money with options 1 & 2.
> I will follow his opinion and vote for option 3
> Brook
>
> Sent from my iPhone
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> On 4 Feb 2019, at 3:43 pm, Patrick Rush <prush at stratatitle.com.au
> <mailto:prush at stratatitle.com.au>> wrote:
>
>> Dear Committee,
>>
>>
>> Could I please ask for your response on the below email if you have
>> not already responded?
>>
>> Darren, can you advise on when comparative quotes will be provided
>> and are you also obtaining these quotes for Option 3?
>>
>> Kind regards,
>>
>> *Patrick Rush*
>>
>> Regional Community Manager
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>> *From:*Craig Laforest [mailto:cscl at optusnet.com.au]
>> *Sent:* Wednesday, 30 January 2019 10:40 AM
>> *To:* 'Ken West'; 'Marquis'
>> *Cc:* 'Patrick Rush'; 'ec at 200william.com <mailto:ec at 200william.com>'
>> *Subject:* RE: [200William-EC SP67851] SP 67851 - Update on Tiling
>> for Unit 601 to Prevent Further Water Ingress
>>
>> Hello All,
>>
>> Ken, your assessment is incorrect. Prior to your moving into the
>> building, this type of hogging has happened before and it is due to
>> the very limited expansion joints, not the weight of anything on the
>> tiles (besides the plants and soil were placed on the southern area
>> of deck 7, not in the centre around the drain where the uplifting is
>> happening.
>>
>> We must follow the expert’s advice. Putting a bandage on a wound is
>> not the solution. Option 3 is considered the best by two of the
>> contractors (per Darren’s email below). I vote for option 3.
>>
>> Craig Laforest
>>
>> *From:*Ken West [mailto:ennvvest at gmail.com]
>> <mailto:[mailto:ennvvest at gmail.com]>
>> *Sent:* Wednesday, 30 January 2019 10:19 AM
>> *To:* Marquis
>> *Cc:* Craig Laforest; Patrick Rush; ec at 200william.com
>> <mailto:ec at 200william.com>
>> *Subject:* Re: [200William-EC SP67851] SP 67851 - Update on Tiling
>> for Unit 601 to Prevent Further Water Ingress
>>
>> Hi
>>
>> Lets not create more problems.
>>
>> They just need option 1 at least for now.
>>
>> The previous builders dumped heavy weights on that area.
>>
>> The foam under the tiles was compressed and when the loads were
>> lifted they sprang back with this is the result.
>>
>> Ken West
>>
>> ennvvest at gmail.com <mailto:ennvvest at gmail.com>
>>
>> 61.401.850505
>>
>> On 30 Jan 2019, at 9:17 AM, Marquis <Marquis at bfms.com.au
>> <mailto:Marquis at bfms.com.au>> wrote:
>>
>> Good morning EC,
>>
>> Just to clarify, the engineer’s advice to rectify the hogged
>> tiles on the western terrace was as follows:
>>
>> Tiles have hogged through the middle of the terrace. This area
>> was outside the scope of works and the defects report completed
>> by Prestech.
>>
>> *Remediation action the SC can consider:*
>> Option 1. Remove the tiles which have hogged only, and re-glue
>> the tiles down. Reinstate the grout and silicon expansion joint
>> to match existing.
>> Option 2. Remove the two rows of tiles along the length of
>> terrace, where the hogging is observed. Cut the tiles, to allow
>> for a larger/adequate expansion joint along the length of the
>> terrace to be installed. Re-glue the tiles to the terrace. New
>> silicon expansion joint to be installed between the two rows of
>> tiles, and remaining areas to be grouted to match existing.
>>
>> Option 3. Remove all tiles and reinstate new. Recommend also
>> changing the waterproofing membrane if the entire terrace tiling
>> is being replaced.
>>
>> Following inspection from Distinction Waterproofing & Remedial
>> Solutions (DWRS)the suggested method of repair was to remove the
>> hogged tiles, replace the tile bed, install expansion joint and
>> re-glue tiles.When intrusive testing of the area was carried out
>> by DWRS the hogged tiles were within two rows of tiles along the
>> length of the terrace and the tile bed contained cracking.Since
>> this time, further cracking of the tile bed has occurred due to
>> the movement of the insulation foam beneath the tile bed. This is
>> causing the tiles to lip throughout the main terrace deck
>> area.Therefore, the suggested method of repair would be option 3
>> as per the engineer’s advice (Remediation action the SC can consider)
>>
>> We have had another contractor undertaken inspection for a 2^nd
>> opinion and they have agreed with DWRS confirming the continued
>> cracking of the tile bed would make remediation options 1 or 2
>> inadequate over time.
>>
>> We are in the process of obtaining 2 comparative quotations for
>> consideration.
>>
>> Kind regards,
>>
>> *Darren Vignes*
>>
>> Building Manager
>>
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>> Email: *marquis at bfms.com.au <mailto:marquis at bfms.com.au>
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>> *From:*MQ 601 - Craig Laforest <cscl at optusnet.com.au
>> <mailto:cscl at optusnet.com.au>>
>> *Date:*Thursday, 24 January 2019 at 6:42 pm
>> *To:*STM - Patrick Rush <prush at stratatitle.com.au
>> <mailto:prush at stratatitle.com.au>>, Marquis <Marquis at bfms.com.au
>> <mailto:Marquis at bfms.com.au>>, "ec at 200william.com
>> <mailto:ec at 200william.com>" <ec at 200william.com
>> <mailto:ec at 200william.com>>
>> *Subject:*RE: [200William-EC SP67851] SP 67851 - Update on Tiling
>> for Unit 601 to Prevent Further Water Ingress
>>
>> Hello Patrick,
>>
>> When the engineer visited the building in September she provided
>> us details on what needed to be done in order to repair the loose
>> tiles on level 7. Are we now not following her advice?
>>
>> Kindly clarify who DWRS are? Is an engineer’s advice being used
>> as part of DWRS’s quotation?
>>
>> Thank you.
>>
>> *From:*ec-bounces at 200william.com
>> <mailto:ec-bounces at 200william.com>[mailto:ec-bounces at 200william.com]*On
>> Behalf Of*Patrick Rush
>> *Sent:*Thursday, 24 January 2019 3:52 PM
>> *To:*'Marquis BFMS';ec at 200william.com <mailto:ec at 200william.com>
>> *Subject:*Re: [200William-EC SP67851] SP 67851 - Update on Tiling
>> for Unit 601 to Prevent Further Water Ingress
>>
>> Hi Craig,
>>
>> See below email form Darren received about this matter –
>>
>> /Hi Patrick,/
>>
>> //
>>
>> /Due to time constraints leading into the Xmas period the
>> contractor DWRS attended site on the 21st December to make safe
>> the area for NYE. During these works DWRS identified additional
>> areas throughout the main deck are starting to hog and crack
>> similar to the existing damage. Based on this, DWRS advise that
>> the proposed/approved repair works would be inadequate and have
>> instead recommended removing the existing tiles, screed and
>> drainage cells from the main deck area. Inspection of the
>> existing membrane, reinstate the drainage cells, new screed and
>> tiles. Previous water testing confirmed the western main deck
>> area doesn’t leak so the membrane should be in good condition.
>> DWRS are preparing a quotation for consideration./
>>
>> //
>>
>> /Please let me know if you have any questions/
>>
>> //
>>
>> /Kind regards,/
>>
>> //
>>
>> /Darren Vignes/
>>
>> *//*
>>
>> */Darren, can you provide an update on the amended quote form DWRS?/*
>>
>> *//*
>>
>> Kind regards,
>>
>> *Patrick Rush*
>>
>> Regional Community Manager
>>
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>> t.*(02) 9266 2600
>> *d.* (02) 9266 2695
>> *e.* prush at stratatitle.com.au <mailto:prush at stratatitle.com.au>
>> *a.* Shop 6/78-80 Alexander Street, CROWS NEST, NSW 2065
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>> *From:*Craig Laforest <cscl at optusnet.com.au
>> <mailto:cscl at optusnet.com.au>>
>> *Sent:*Thursday, 24 January 2019 1:55 PM
>> *To:*Patrick Rush <prush at stratatitle.com.au
>> <mailto:prush at stratatitle.com.au>>; 'Marquis BFMS'
>> <marquis at bfms.com.au
>> <mailto:marquis at bfms.com.au>>;ec at 200william.com
>> <mailto:ec at 200william.com>
>> *Cc:*ec-bounces at 200william.com <mailto:ec-bounces at 200william.com>
>> *Subject:*RE: [200William-EC SP67851] SP 67851 - Update on Tiling
>> for Unit 601 to Prevent Further Water Ingress
>>
>> *This email originated from outside of the organisation.*
>>
>> Hello Patrick,
>>
>> I’m certain there must be contractors in Sydney who have to work
>> with different height restrictions? Have we really sourced them
>> all? I trust that due to the amount of time this is taking no
>> further penetration occurs into my kitchen or lounge room area
>> from either the overhang or the loose tiles on level 7. I’ve been
>> extremely patient.
>>
>> What is the situation with level 7 loose tile repairs? Why
>> haven’t they been attended to?
>>
>> *From:*ec-bounces at 200william.com
>> <mailto:ec-bounces at 200william.com>[mailto:ec-bounces at 200william.com]*On
>> Behalf Of*Patrick Rush
>> *Sent:*Thursday, 24 January 2019 1:42 PM
>> *To:*Marquis BFMS;ec at 200william.com <mailto:ec at 200william.com>
>> *Subject:*Re: [200William-EC SP67851] SP 67851 - Update on Tiling
>> for Unit 601 to Prevent Further Water Ingress
>>
>> Hi Craig,
>>
>> I have spoken with Darren and he has been attmpeting to have a
>> contratcor undertake the repairs to the awning which is causing
>> the water ingress with no luck.
>>
>> Due to height and restrictions on contratcors undertaking the
>> repairs it has been difficult to secure a contractor.
>>
>>
>> It is likely that the same contratcor underayking the repiars the
>> the façade and the windo2w clenaing can undertake these repairs
>> at the same time.
>>
>>
>> Once approved, Darren will be able to confirm this.
>>
>> Kind regards,
>>
>> *Patrick Rush*
>>
>> Regional Community Manager
>>
>> <image004.jpg>
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>>
>> *t.*(02) 9266 2600
>> *d.* (02) 9266 2695
>> *e.* prush at stratatitle.com.au <mailto:prush at stratatitle.com.au>
>> *a.* Shop 6/78-80 Alexander Street, CROWS NEST, NSW 2065
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>>
>> _____________________________________________
>> *From:*Craig Laforest <cscl at optusnet.com.au
>> <mailto:cscl at optusnet.com.au>>
>> *Sent:*Thursday, 24 January 2019 12:25 PM
>> *To:*Patrick Rush <prush at stratatitle.com.au
>> <mailto:prush at stratatitle.com.au>>; Marquis BFMS
>> <marquis at bfms.com.au
>> <mailto:marquis at bfms.com.au>>;ec at 200william.com
>> <mailto:ec at 200william.com>;ec-bounces at 200william.com
>> <mailto:ec-bounces at 200william.com>
>> *Subject:*RE: Apartment 601 overhang and lifted tiles on level 7 west
>>
>> *This email originated from outside of the organisation.*
>>
>> To members of the EC,
>>
>> Good afternoon.
>>
>> Would someone on the EC kindly explain why we are looking at
>> spending on the cleaning of the eastern windows (I’m certain it’s
>> probably in part of the budget?) while we are still spending
>> money on the repairs to my leaking terrace overhang (which must
>> be rectified as part of the Tribunal order) and the open/raised
>> tiles above my home, on level 7?
>>
>> I’ve sent the emails below (dating back to October last year) and
>> still haven’t had the courtesy of a reply as to when repairs are
>> scheduled!?
>>
>> I look forward to hearing from you.
>>
>> Craig Laforest
>>
>> _____________________________________________
>> *From:*Craig Laforest [mailto:cscl at optusnet.com.au]
>> *Sent:*Tuesday, 22 January 2019 10:48 AM
>> *To:*'prush at stratatitle.com.au
>> <mailto:prush at stratatitle.com.au>'; Marquis BFMS
>> (marquis at bfms.com.au <mailto:marquis at bfms.com.au>)
>> *Subject:*RE: Apartment 601 overhang and lifted tiles on level 7 west
>>
>> Hello Patrick and Darren,
>>
>> Again, following up on the water problems I am having from above
>> my apartment.
>>
>> Would you please advise me where we are with this continuing problem.
>>
>> Regards,
>>
>> Craig Laforest
>>
>> _____________________________________________
>> *From:*Craig Laforest[mailto:cscl at optusnet.com.au]
>> <mailto:[mailto:cscl at optusnet.com.au]>
>> *Sent:*Tuesday, 8 January 2019 3:59 PM
>> *To:*'prush at stratatitle.com.au
>> <mailto:prush at stratatitle.com.au>'; Marquis BFMS
>> (marquis at bfms.com.au <mailto:marquis at bfms.com.au>)
>> *Subject:*Apartment 601 overhang and lifted tiles on level 7 west
>>
>> Hello Patrick,
>>
>> I sent you the following email on Oct09 with a follow-up this
>> afternoon (with attached pix). Would you please advise an update
>> asap and also on the level 7 west tiles which are still to be
>> repaired.
>>
>> Thank you
>>
>> Craig Laforest
>>
>> _____________________________________________
>> *From:*Craig Laforest[mailto:cscl at optusnet.com.au]
>> <mailto:[mailto:cscl at optusnet.com.au]>
>> *Sent:*Tuesday, 9 October 2018 8:28 AM
>> *To:*Marquis BFMS (marquis at bfms.com.au <mailto:marquis at bfms.com.au>)
>> *Cc:*'prush at stratatitle.com.au <mailto:prush at stratatitle.com.au>'
>> *Subject:*Apartment 601 overhang and lifted tiles on level 7 west
>>
>> Good morning Darren,
>>
>> Do you have any idea please when the necessary work will be
>> carried out by the contractor who visited my home about 2 weeks
>> ago and gave his advice on the water dripping from the steel
>> overhang?
>>
>> Also, the lifted tiles on level 7 west – please advise where we
>> are with those?
>>
>> Thank you and regards,
>>
>> Craig Laforest
>>
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