[200William-EC SP67851] SP 67851 - Update on Tiling for Unit 601 to Prevent Further Water Ingress

Matt Perkins matt at spectrum.com.au
Thu Feb 7 16:25:08 AEDT 2019


Darren,
  Did you have any luck looking up the records of when those tiles were 
replaced on the roof. Was it within 10 years.

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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>>     *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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>>     *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
>>
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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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