how would you deal with this one.......

[Ajax123]

I over heard a that an acquaintance of mine parents in law have had a really nice new extension (approx £400K worth so big) and the floor has underfloor heating and a competitors calcium sulphate screed. The screed has not been sanded or primed and the tiler has laid the tiles. I did not know anything about it until today the guy is so impressed with it as are his parents in law. The screed was apparently delivered and installed 4 weeks ago. The underfloor heating has not been comissioned. (they are looking forward to having the heating on is what I heared.

there is no way on earth these tiles amounting to around £45k worth of beautiful marble will stay down for more than a couple of weeks especially when the heating is comissioned. They are all blissfully unaware of the issues yet.

They are going to be absolutely devastated when the tiles come up, and I really beleive they will come up.

Should I

a: ignore the situation and hope it goes away as it is not really anything to do with me.
b: tell them that they have a potential problem and let them sort it out between them.
c: support it technically knowing that there is a risk of professional criticism as I am unable to be truly independent and it aint my gear
d: something else.

 

[doug boardley]

option "b" would be my call mate

 

[Gazzer]

I think i would give a combination of A and B. Just give them the facts for when the time comes. Tricky one though.

 

[CJ]

Nowt to do with you

They may think you have the hump for not getting the job.

So.......option A for me

 

[DHTiling]

Not an easy one given your job..

If you don't say anything and they do come up ( which they will ) and they find out you knew then it could cause negative vibes towards you..lol

Or you could tell them and then they might just think you are peeved they didn't use your screed...

Have they told you no primers or sanding was done..? or someone else..

Now the tiles are down in doesn't matter if they are told or not as it is too late to sort it without a re-fit..

 

[mikethetile]

have a quite word with the in laws and let them tactfully raise it with their friends

if they want further input they will ask

 

[merlecollins]

If it was me it would depend on just how friendly I was with these people and to what extent I was informed of the situation.

Are they a close friend that you socialise with (I assume not or why didn't they come to you in the first place?) and did your acquaintance go into great depth of the situation - that would oblige him to question why you didn't speak up when he told you?

Yes, you are aware that there will definately be problems - this is a fact that is out of your control and whether you speak up or not - there is nothing they can do at this stage to stop the failure happening The thing is, has the contractor been paid in full yet? If not 'I' would be saying something as to save a friend throwing money down the drain.

This is obviously now more a moral dilemma rather than a technical one.:yikes:

In conclusion - I think if they haven't paid yet, speak up before they do - if they 'have' paid the contractor there's not a great deal you can do.:mad2:

 

[Alan.P]

B, nicely though and explain your reasons for concern, better now than after im my opinion.

 

[Time's Ran Out]

I wouldn't get involved unless they asked your professional opinion!
Overheard/acqauintance/parents in law - too far removed to be involved IMHO.
What if!!! Nothing happens and you caused them to worry!
Be prepared (as I know from your posts you will be) for the inevitable!

 

[Diamond Pool Finishers]

B for me :8: it's just a shame they never whent to you ajax,and had a proper job mate

 

[Rich]

That is a sticky one...
I think Id have to tell them to be honest, for better or for worse. I would tell them what is going to happen to the tiles and give them all your expert advice about what is going to have to happen when the tiles lift. If it was my floor Id much rather know before hand so I could start planning to have the work carried out to put it right.

 

[RockCeramics]

I wouldn't get involved unless they asked your professional opinion!
Overheard/acqauintance/parents in law - too far removed to be involved IMHO.
What if!!! Nothing happens and you caused them to worry!
Be prepared (as I know from your posts you will be) for the inevitable!

I would be wondering how they never came to you for advise before the job started,Wait and see if any damage appears then start to ask questions about the job.

 

[White Room]

I'd say nothing until I was asked but then it maybe to late anyway

 

[hillhead]

I'd stay out of it myself,but keep an eye on the situation.

 

[peckers]

A for me, I wouldnt get involved unless they ask you something about it. It is a tricky one, they might think you have beeen put out as it wasn't your company they used.