Any recourse new build issue

[BlueLoo]

Not entirely but I don't see a huge issue with the OP's problem, or the fix.

Plumbers don't generally get problem solving or resolution tbh.

Page 1, 1st chapter of the plumbers handbook:

1) New boiler.
2) refer to point 1.

 

[denso13]

1) New boiler.

To fix a loose/moving wall? Ok...

 

[BlueLoo]

To fix a loose/moving wall? Ok...

I know, right.
Crazy.

 

[denso13]

I know, right.
Crazy.

Not a solution I'd have proposed, but ok...

 

[BlueLoo]

Not a solution I'd have proposed, but ok...

A slither of "No-Nails" isn't something I'd consider ok for the op either.

Needs mechanical fixing.

It's a wall.

 

[Brigadier]

Plumbers don't generally get problem solving or resolution tbh.

Page 1, 1st chapter of the plumbers handbook:

1) New boiler.
2) refer to point 1.

 

[noseall]

Needs mechanical fixing.

It's a wall.

It's a partition.

Some sole and header plates can not be mechanically fixed (UFH etc) so the recommendation is for decent adhesive to be applied to the contact surfaces, prior to being trapped in by the uprights. Whilst an unsteady partition is not ideal, remedying it is fairly straightforward.

 

[Brigadier]

Whilst an unsteady partition is not ideal, remedying it is fairly straightforward.

Is it not too much to expect it to be done correctly in the first place then?

Given that someone paid likely a couple of hundred grand (and upwards) for it?

 

[noseall]

Is it not too much to expect it to be done correctly in the first place then?

Given that someone paid likely a couple of hundred grand (and upwards) for it?

I'm not here to argue the merits of quality regards UK housebuilders. Also, making a fuss over something that is easily remedied is a waste of fuss.

If you are asking me how I'd build the wall......?

 

[BlueLoo]

It's a partition.

Some sole and header plates can not be mechanically fixed (UFH etc) so the recommendation is for decent adhesive to be applied to the contact surfaces, prior to being trapped in by the uprights. Whilst an unsteady partition is not ideal, remedying it is fairly straightforward.

Can't agree with that.

The soleplate is perfectly able to be mechanically fixed to the floor without interfering with the ufh.

There are other methods than a box of 6" nails to secure fixtures and fittings.

As you say, even glue, done properly would work.

However glue as an afterthought is utterly not suitable.

 

[noseall]

The soleplate is perfectly able to be mechanically fixed to the floor without interfering with the ufh.

Interesting opinion.

50mm liquid screed poured over (wet) UFH. Explain how you fix please?

 

[BlueLoo]

Interesting opinion.

50mm liquid screed poured over (wet) UFH. Explain how you fix please?

Glue.

Done properly

What was the correct way which they clearly didn't do in the first place?

"It's not wrong, the floating wall is a feature".

 

[noseall]

The soleplate is perfectly able to be mechanically fixed to the floor without interfering with the ufh.

Explain how you mechanically fix a sole plate to 50mm liquid screed floor with wet UFH - perfectly?

 

[Andy165]

Put UFH on and use infrared camera to see where the pipes are.

 

[noseall]

Put UFH on and use infrared camera to see where the pipes are.

Lol.

Anyone with a practical solution?