Hi Viewstreet This can be effective in a number of ways. I have know some of these to have polystyrene foam 3/4 of the way up, therefore reducing the retaining required. Without knowing the steel thickness, the fact that the steel is "wrapped" around the sides, can increase the retaining properties, you will still need to deal with the deflection (bending) on the front face. this can be done with reinforcing plates inside, but you may end up seeing the weld marks on the outside. (which it doesn't look like) My guess, would be a foam or similar filler. regards, Doug Perth WA

Caulking should be neat and smooth and NOT hit you in the eye visually. Personally, I'd probably be having a tiny "not really happy" moment (and phone call, and email) over it - but then that's me. There is no earthly reason why a clear sealant couldn't have been used other than whoever did it was either lazy or not interested and the supervisor for the job didn't check it. As for the agents agreement that it could be taken back a little - blow that for a joke - it should be stripped out, clear sealant used and the job done in a professional trademan like manner as this is a new build and if you wanted an amateur to have a go - you'd have done it yourself rather than paying for "skills". Sorry, this stuff really bugs me - I'll get off my soapbox now. :)

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