Structural defects (Qld) - Hollow / dummy sounding floor tiles
haephestus
6 years ago
Hi all,
I was wondering if anyone had any guidance on the meaning of "structural defects" for the purpose of the 6 years, 6 month building warranty provided in Queensland for new builds.
The Queensland Building and Construction Commission provides the following examples of structural defects: leaking roof, leaking shower, health and safety issue.
Our new build was completed a little over two years ago and I've noticed that some of the exterior tiles on the front porch / entry have started to sound hollow / dummy when tapped. Out of the ... 12 or so tiles on the porch, it's only two or three tiles which sound hollow / dummy.
I'm not sure whether this is something that I'm legally entitled to raise with the builder or whether it's something I simply need to get fixed myself. A quick "google" education indicates that dummy / hollow sounding tiles are the result of insufficient bonding being applied by the tiles, so it seems as though the builder / tiler is "at fault" and therefore, in my initial view, should be required to lift and re-lay the tiles.
Any advice or assistance would be appreciated - thanks in advance.
oklouise