Who's at fault?

Discussion in 'Subfloor Preparation' started by g4l, May 25, 2013.

  1. g4l

    g4l Well-Known Member

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    So one of the screeds now says you can go straight on top of "lino, rubber and vinyl"

    We all know what British Standards say about that but manufacturers instructions over rule British Standards so what would happen if the floor failed?

    Would the fitter be at fault or the screed manufacturer if it went to court?
     
    g4l, May 25, 2013
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  2. dannyboy

    dannyboy Well-Known Member

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    Pretty sure the manufacturer would have some get out clause. They normally do !!
     
    dannyboy, May 25, 2013
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  3. pf flooring

    pf flooring Well-Known Member

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    Wouldnt chance it, can guarantee it would come back on top of the fitter regardless
     
    pf flooring, May 25, 2013
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  4. dazza

    dazza Well-Known Member

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    Who's that then?
     
    dazza, May 25, 2013
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  5. SandyFloor

    SandyFloor Well-Known Member

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    There are so many causes for a screed failing it would be almost impossible to prove
     
    SandyFloor, May 25, 2013
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  6. Matt

    Matt Well-Known Member Staff Member

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    depends on why it failed. I can 99% guarranty you that if it did fail then it would not be a product issue but some thing with the lino etc your going over.

    You as a floor-layer take responsability for what ever you cover over. You as a floor-layer are accepting that what ever your going over is sound, clean, dry etc and is suitable for what ever product your using to bond to it.
     
    Matt, May 27, 2013
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  7. mjfl

    mjfl Well-Known Member

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    you'll need to abrade it then..... :rolleyes:
     
    mjfl, May 27, 2013
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