New construction block issue

[Richie Carbone]

Our new house is now blocked. Noticed this today. Construction manager says it's poured solid and will be fine but I feel differently since the corner has broken away and the mortar is also missing.

Any concrete experts want to chime in on this?

 

[NUTTSGT]

Imgur won't work on GJ.

EDIT: got it now. . . had to reload it.

 

[Richie Carbone]

Sorry, I had to find the right link to paste. Just signed up on imjur.

 

[NUTTSGT]

Looks like the J-bolt was tightened and broke the block. What's for ?

I'd assume that is at a doorway ? Even though they filled the block, I doubt that corner piece of block is going to stay in place.

Is the OSB tap-conned on the backside to hold in the concrete when they filled it ? Your house, your choice and you're paying the bill. Me, I'd tell them to halt the work and fix it properly.

 

[ard]

Just upload the image to garage journal as an attachment..SO much easier!

What is it we are looking at? What is the purpose of that J"-bolt? What will it hold?


Edit:

Why is that broken? Did they forget the bolt, crack the block, insert bolt then pour it solid? I'm confused...

 

[Richie Carbone]

Yes , it's the garage door opening. The OSB is only there for the block fill. I'm concerned that over time cracks will migrate into the stucco and become my problem down the road.

I will lean on the builder to correct it.

Thank you.

 

[The Cobbler]

probably structurally there's nothing wrong with it, aesthetically, there is .
what is that bolt or bar supposed to do? that could make a difference

 

[Richie Carbone]

probably structurally there's nothing wrong with it, aesthetically, there is .
what is that bolt or bar supposed to do? that could make a difference

The bolt is used to secure the garage door rails to the wall.

 

[Richie Carbone]

Just upload the image to garage journal as an attachment..SO much easier!

What is it we are looking at? What is the purpose of that J"-bolt? What will it hold?


Edit:

Why is that broken? Did they forget the bolt, crack the block, insert bolt then pour it solid? I'm confused...

I wasn't there when it happened, noticed it when I went to check out the progress today.

 

[ard]

Yes , it's the garage door opening. The OSB is only there for the block fill. I'm concerned that over time cracks will migrate into the stucco and become my problem down the road.

I will lean on the builder to correct it.

Thank you.

What is the bolt for?

Why is that block cracked?


If you want to know what is wrong with that- information that you can use to 'lean' on the builder- you need to tell us more.

 

[Richie Carbone]

What is the bolt for?

Why is that block cracked?


If you want to know what is wrong with that- information that you can use to 'lean' on the builder- you need to tell us more.

The bolt is used to secure the garage door rails to the wall.

It's the block on the lower right of the garage opening. This was taken prior to the block being filled.

 

[Richie Carbone]

Well, I was told by my construction manager that it would be addressed.

I guess the concrete guy didn't get the memo.

This is exactly what I wanted to avoid.


The top is flush as is the other side of the opening.

 

[ard]

The bolt is used to secure the garage door rails to the wall.

It's the block on the lower right of the garage opening. This was taken prior to the block being filled.

If you havent learned by now that if you let other people 'handle' stuff, all that happens it just slides along until it then becomes too big an issue, impossible to fix OR will interfere with your move in and you ultimately roll over.

Im sure the construction manage has 'special caulk' for that.....

 

[DTE]

The broken block has the board pushed of from the rest of the wall also.

 

[rburke65]

Not to worry.....that will buff right out!

 

[redneckcharlie]

Its not unusual for opening to get damaged during construction. On the commercial builds I do those areas are wrapped with steel so that crack would be addressed before the steel is installed. Im assuming the exterior of your build is getting some type of cosmetic application on the exterior. There are several ways to address that crack, so there isnt only one correct way to repair it. You really shouldnt be that concerned with it.

 

[ard]

Here is the first image...

Point is this didnt get 'damaged'. Odds are they forgot the bolt, broke the block to put it in, didnt do a good job, now it isnt lined up, and who knows if it is structurally adequate (the bolt anchor that is)

 

[ard]

Its not unusual for opening to get damaged during construction. On the commercial builds I do those areas are wrapped with steel so that crack would be addressed before the steel is installed. Im assuming the exterior of your build is getting some type of cosmetic application on the exterior. There are several ways to address that crack, so there isnt only one correct way to repair it. You really shouldnt be that concerned with it.

So if the construction manager says he will repair it, and never does...and then the building is finished with cosmetic applications that cover the defect...at what point SHOULD he become concerned?

 

[James-W]

I would tell the builder flat out, he doesn't get another dime until that gets fixed. It's a new house, you shouldn't have to settle for a crappy job that. I don't care if it is just cosmetic, that would not be acceptable, at least to me it wouldn't.

 

[Richie Carbone]

Thanks for the replies.

The block is poured solid, the corner probably pushed away during the pour.

My main concern is the plate should be level and not bowed out. There will be a mesh stucco finish.

I will give them until the end of the week to "address" it. If they don't I will knock the broken piece off with a large chisel and 5lb sledge then they will have to do something about it.

They knew about it for over a month.

 

[willymakeit]

How many lifts when filling the cells. If the lift is to high ( over 4') usually a relief hole is bored at bottom to let air out and you have a witness hole . The grout will keep water and Portland.
The way that's broke makes me think as mentioned earlier that some broke it and did a poor repair.

 

[brownbagg]

that one is not filled, the concrete would hold it shut, just have them cut it out and face it

 

[redneckcharlie]

You obviously dont have any experience with this type of work. Its not an unusual occurence nor is the remedy.

So if the construction manager says he will repair it, and never does...and then the building is finished with cosmetic applications that cover the defect...at what point SHOULD he become concerned?

 

[6768rogues]

Florida has the sloppiest masons I have ever seen. The typical standard of quality is terrible. They would never make money in NY.