henry
Private Member
[h=3]Q: What are the rules for inspecting and snagging finished plastering works?[/h]
A: There is a lot of misunderstanding surrounding this topic, but the principles are simple. Work should typically be inspected from the middle of the room (or for larger rooms from around 2 metres away), looking directly at the surface (and not from an acute angle) and in the lighting conditions that will be present when the building is ultimately in use, or as close as can be approximated.
FPDC encounters many issues with people inspecting work using strong lights, standing close to the surface and viewing from shallow glancing angles; unsurprisingly, under these conditions even the tiniest little blemish is likely to be seen. This is not therefore considered a fair assessment of the workmanship and is not to be used as a snagging method.
We strongly recommend that you discuss inspection and final lighting conditions as early as possible with your client on a particular contract so that all parties are clear on expectations and what is realistic to produce; this avoids nasty surprises and conflict later. Read your contract documentation carefully to ensure that you are not agreeing to a method of scrutiny that proves impossible to satisfy,
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A: There is a lot of misunderstanding surrounding this topic, but the principles are simple. Work should typically be inspected from the middle of the room (or for larger rooms from around 2 metres away), looking directly at the surface (and not from an acute angle) and in the lighting conditions that will be present when the building is ultimately in use, or as close as can be approximated.
FPDC encounters many issues with people inspecting work using strong lights, standing close to the surface and viewing from shallow glancing angles; unsurprisingly, under these conditions even the tiniest little blemish is likely to be seen. This is not therefore considered a fair assessment of the workmanship and is not to be used as a snagging method.
We strongly recommend that you discuss inspection and final lighting conditions as early as possible with your client on a particular contract so that all parties are clear on expectations and what is realistic to produce; this avoids nasty surprises and conflict later. Read your contract documentation carefully to ensure that you are not agreeing to a method of scrutiny that proves impossible to satisfy,
Big thank you to you bubbles for posting a link to this magazine.
