General Contractor Responsibility
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Comments (4)I agree, talk to a good HVAC contractor. Finding the good ones is the key point. I'd question if what you are asking for makes sense for your house (how new and how tightly, or not. is your home sealed). Do you want unheated/unconditioned air coming directly into your kitchen, do you want to stand under that supply of air when it is 32 degrees outside? Qualifier: I'm not familiar with Fantech products. What is used in newer, well sealed homes are devices knows as HRV or ERV (Heat Recovery Ventilators or Energy Recovery Ventilators). What these devices do is get any heat from air being exhausted from the structure (cooking, bathroom exhaust, clothes dryer exhausts, etc.), and exchange the heat to add it to air coming into the structure (some do exchange of moisture along with heat). In some areas, northern and colder climates and Canada, these devices are required by code. If your structure is older and enough makeup air comes in through door and windows seals, mail slots, screen doors, garage entrances, dryer and bathroom exhausts when not in use, etc., etc. then you don't want this arrangement. A good HVAC contractor will have someone on staff who understands all this stuff and can tell you what options make sense for your house....See MoreAre gaps above doors and windows normal on exterior of home?
Comments (7)It is so obvious that even my kids would say “what’s up with that big gap” was there any type of inspection of the house wrap before it was sided. I get very worried when something is obviously wrong andcthey say that’s the way its done. Is there a general contractor responsible or are you the general in control of subs? Sucks being that far away when things don’t go right....See Moreresponsibilities of a contractor
Comments (4)It sounds like you paid in full right up front? If so, that is where the problem began. Now you are married to him, his work and schedule unless you want to eat it all and start over and then take him to small claims court to try and recover what you paid him. Unfortunately from my experience with most (but not all) contractors recently there isn't the pride in workmanship or commitment that there once was and anyone (relatives and friends) can give good reviews and anyone can talk a good game. So anyone without much experience can get into this game. And unfortunately there is so much work available right now that they can play this game especially if people pay them upfront for work. I'd start looking for another contractor while you wait to see if this guy gets the job done. If you find a contractor and he gives you a date, then you will have an idea when to cut the other contractor loose if that is what you choose to do. And whatever you do, give the next guy as little dollars as possible. If he wants more, probably means he is taking your money to pay for another job he has going on. Set him up on a payment scheduled based on being paid when X amount of work is completed. If he has a problem with that, then you have to consider your risk and decide what you are comfortable doing. Good luck....See MoreContractor painter vs independent?
Comments (9)If the contractor is going to bring in a sub to do the painting then you might be OK going with that option. It would be better if you knew who the sub was so you could check them out ahead of time. If he is just going to have some of his people paint I would think again. Is the painting included in the contract price? If you have someone else do the painting will you end up having to pay for it twice? My own experience is that when we had an addition put on our last house they were great framers - they tied in the old to the new seamlessly (they did remodeling almost exclusively so this was their area of expertise). However, the project was done during the last recession (2010). His sons were unemployed so they did the painting. As DH said, as painters, they were good framers. Painting isn't hard, but experience still helps and some people are better at it than others. Unfortunately your contractor doesn't sound like he's good at anything. The fact that they're slopping primer around doesn't bode well....See Moresheppardlake
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