under kitchen units - black membrane/gyproc unfinished?

[wifigeek]

is this 'normal' for a new build property? I have no skirting under any of my units and something that looks like a black DPC/membrane sticking out? whats that for and where should it be?

 

[Newboy]

is this 'normal' for a new build property?

Sadly - yes!

whats that for and where should it be?

The membrane is the DPM - to stop moisture rising up through the floor slab

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

Sadly - yes!


The membrane is the DPM - to stop moisture rising up through the floor slab

What's wrong with it?

 

[Newboy]

It's cheapskate, penny pinching and poor finishing

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

It's called developer housing and how is it poor finishing when it's not on display? Who cares that the plastering isn't immaculate in that location? And you're surely not suggesting a decorative skirting be fitted here?

 

[Newboy]

So if you can't see it, it doesn't matter?

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

Yes, please explain why the plastering should be perfect in a completely obscured location?

 

[Newboy]

It's indicative of the poor quality construction that passes as the standard for new build housing - lowest cost materials, minimum effort and 'acceptable' quality.

Everything looks OK on the surface but that's where it ends.

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

please explain why the plastering should be perfect in a completely obscured location?

 

[Newboy]

It's indicative of the poor quality construction that passes as the standard for new build housing - lowest cost materials, minimum effort and 'acceptable' quality.

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

Should they plaster the party wall in the loft too?

 

[Newboy]

Should they plaster the party wall in the loft too?

No, but it would be refreshing if all the blockwork looked finished!

 

[gasbanni]

Out of sight out of mind .....till a pesky owner starts examining things !

Absolutely normal.

 

[wifigeek]

I suspect this is less acceptable - total lazyness on the part of whoever the trade was. that thing sticking out the ground is a gas pipe.

And yes I was suggesting that underneath the cupboards should have skirting board - why shouldn't they? just because its out of sight doesnt mean the finish is acceptable (e.g. should we decide to change the kitchen later).

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

Skirting behind the kitchen cabinets!