what would you do????

[Andy Tiler]

So Andy, this is a floor laid on plasterboard? I thought you meant a gypsum screed, ie calcium sulphate, I was going to agree with Dave about the sweat test. But is this just water damaged joists? Not to sure what the problem is now.

Evening phil! It is a gypsum based floor mate!not pboard....the joists under the step and shower are goosed hence ive ripped them out.its just the floor is taking a while to dry?.... Lol

 

[White Room]

For some reason I got it wrong, thought it was boards....

 

[The Legend; Phil Hobson RIP]

Hi Andy, sorry I got the wrong end of the stick, in that case I would take Dave's advice, a sweat test.Put a 1m2 sheet of visqueen and lay it on the suspected damp patch, leave it for a few days and see if it sweats, better still a hair hygrometer test.

 

[Pebbs]

Andy, this is what I would do, and you can take it or leave this advice. In situations like this (and funnily enough I have a similar situation going on right now). Tomorrow morning I am issuing a 'disclaimer' because I am now seriously under pressure to bring a contract in on programme. It will basically state we will undertake the works as instructed but we accept no responsibility, in any shape or form for any failures, as a direct result of the substrate not being ready to recieve the material.

The client then signs and dates it, and you carry on.

Basically you throw the problem right back at them.

Good luck

Lynn

 

[Andy Allen]

3 years time they will be revamping it again anyway...

 

[Andy Tiler]

Andy, this is what I would do, and you can take it or leave this advice. In situations like this (and funnily enough I have a similar situation going on right now). Tomorrow morning I am issuing a 'disclaimer' because I am now seriously under pressure to bring a contract in on programme. It will basically state we will undertake the works as instructed but we accept no responsibility, in any shape or form for any failures, as a direct result of the substrate not being ready to recieve the material.

The client then signs and dates it, and you carry on.

Basically you throw the problem right back at them.

Good luck

Lynn

Thanks Lynn,so this would stand up in court? In waiting for the TTA to contact me today to see where I stand?
Cheers Andy

 

[Gazzer]

Thanks Lynn,so this would stand up in court? In waiting for the TTA to contact me today to see where I stand?
Cheers Andy

Stand up in court ? Doubtful but it would depend on how far the lawyers pushed the matter. The way I see it its not about what is right or wrong, its which solicitor convinces the judge or jury .

Going to an arbitration is or was different. You and the other party would say your peace to the arbitrator and he or she would give their opinion and the matter would be closed.

Its been a while since I had to do that and would be interested in what you find out Andy, all the best

 

[White Room]

Nicholl and Clark do a diconnecting sheet, could'nt find a link.

It states on a brochure I have "It is ideal as an uncoupling membrane where the condition of the floor does not facilitate good adhesion between the tile adhesive and the substrate such as old or contaminated screeds"

 

[Andy Tiler]

Nicholl and Clark do a diconnecting sheet, could'nt find a link.

It states on a brochure I have "It is ideal as an uncoupling membrane where the condition of the floor does not facilitate good adhesion between the tile adhesive and the substrate such as old or contaminated screeds"

Is that not for temporary floors whitebeam???.
I'm thinking of going down the route of mechanicaly fixing Wedi boards to the floor? I know the damps still there but it needs doing ....

 

[White Room]

Just an idea to see if it was any good...

 

[DHTiling]

You can use Watec 2E matting... this is a good mat for anhydrite but does cost more than Ditra etc..

Page 67 >>>> Diatech Scotland I Tile trims, tools and accessories

 

[Andy Tiler]

You can use Watec 2E matting... this is a good mat for anhydrite but does cost more than Ditra etc..

Page 67 >>>> Diatech Scotland I Tile trims, tools and accessories

That links not workin Dave? Is that laid loose on the floor???

 

[DHTiling]

Works fine for me.. check your pop up blocker... does this one work.. Diatech Scotland I Tile trims, tools and accessories

 

[DHTiling]

Yes it is the silver matting that locks together and laid loose... hence perfect for anhydrite..

 

[Andy Tiler]

Yes it is the silver matting that locks together and laid loose... hence perfect for anhydrite..

Cheers Dave,Ill give Diatech a bell tomos and enquire about that matting?
Can't see how that works though not being stuck down