Contractor Requesting More Money
Norman Reyes
6 years ago
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Comments (9)PART 1 - PRODUCTS 1.1 COLORED MORTAR A. Cement Color: [Gray.] [White.] B. Sand Color: [Locally available natural sand.] [White.] C. Mortar Colors: 1. Product: Davis Colors, True Tone [Sweet 16] [Select Series] Cement Colors. a. Phone: 800-356-4848. b. E-mail: info@daviscolors.com c. Web Site: www.daviscolors.com. 2. Substitutions: [Comply with [Instructions to Bidders] [Division 01 Section “Product Requirements”] for substitution request procedures.] [Not Allowed.] 3. Materials: Mortar colors shall contain pure, concentrated mineral pigments especially processed for mixing into mortar and complying with ASTM C979. 4. Color: Provide color to be selected by [Architect] from manufacturer's standard colors. 5. Color: Provide True Tone [Color No.] at a dose rate of [___Lbs] per sack of cement or lime. 6. Color: Match [existing building.] [[Architect’s] sample.] 1.2 ACCESSORIES A. Joint Sealants: Provide [type specified in Division 07 Section "Joint Sealants"]. Sealant shall [be color selected by [Architect] from manufacturer's full range to] match mortar color. B. Cleaning Agents: Use products known to be compatible with colored mortar. 1.3 MORTAR MIXES A. Mortar Color: Mix in accordance with manufacturer's instructions. 1. Thoroughly mix using mechanical mixer. 2. Sand shall be uniformly damp immediately before mixing. 3. Mix until color additives are uniformly dispersed throughout mixture. B. Provide a consistent water-cement ratio. Do not retemper or add additional water to colored mortar. PART 2 - EXECUTION 2.1 INSTALLATION A. Use careful workmanship to minimize mortar splatters and smears on face of masonry. B. Colored Mortar: Tool mortar joints at same degree of hardness and moisture content. C. Cover tops of walls to prevent water penetration into wall during construction. 2.2 TOLERANCES A. Minor variations in appearance of colored mortar that are similar to natural variations in appearance of uncolored mortar are acceptable. 2.3 CLEANING A. Use least aggressive cleaning techniques possible. Verify cleaning procedure is consistent with recommendations of masonry unit and color manufacturers. B. Excess Colored Mortar: 1. Let colored mortar splatters harden for 7 to 14 days, then remove with chisel, trowel, or stiff brush and water before splatters bond rigidly to masonry. 2. Prior to further cleaning, allow masonry to continue curing for at least three weeks in summer or four weeks in winter. C. If proprietary cleaning agents are used, pre-wet wall, test cleaning agent on [mock-up] [a small, inconspicuous area], and check effects prior to proceeding. Begin cleaning at top and work down. Thoroughly rinse wall afterwards with clean water. Follow cleaner manufacturer's instructions. D. Do not use muriatic (hydrochloric) acid on colored mortar. E. Efflorescence: Remove efflorescence [as soon as practical after it appears] [and] [as part of final cleaning of building]....See More10 Tests for You And Your Contractor’s First Meeting
Comments (90)FYI...this thread is linked in the "Other Items of Interest" topic in the "New to Kitchens? Read Me First!" thread. So, there shouldn't be a need to bump this thread up to the top and knock someone else's request for help today off the first page....See MoreMy contractor took all my money and then left it unfinished
Comments (1)Jasper: you have done the most already: reported this issue to the police, and are awaiting a court date. There are way too many businessmen that engage in criminal behavior. Did you research and get reviews on this contractor prior to hiring him? Hindsight sight is 20/20. I hope you get the restitution that you deserve....See MoreContractor wants rest of money before job is completed
Comments (25)Please don’t you dare pay the $1300 final payment. That would be a very bad idea. Let him scream and cry all he wants, threaten to walk off the job, whatever… Sounds like he is planning to walk either way. Keep the $ and if he flakes, you can hire a handyman to finish what is left on the job. This guy’s behavior is way off for a licensed contractor. They would not ask for final payment until the job is complete. That is standard practice. He is acting fishy and makes me bet he is not licensed. There are several things you can do, but it all depends on whether he is licensed or not. Is he a licensed GC? If so, your contract will have his licence number on it somewhere. If he is in fact licensed, you have options if he walks out on the contract. You can file a complaint with your states contractor’s licensing board. This is that last thing a GC wants. A GC also is required to have a bond. You can file a claim on his bond for the unfinished work and for not paying his subs. This would be so stupid of him. That is why I highly doubt he has a license. Although, if he really is licensed, one reason you don’t want to make the final payment is because I think that once you do, if he fails to pay his subs, then those subs can file a mechanic’s lien against you as the homeowner. But, it doesn’t seem like the subs could do that if they have not completed their jobs like backsplash tile, flooring, paint, etc. If they are not licensed, they might not be able to anyways if not allowed in your state. You can ask your GC why he would need to pay them if they are not finished? All this is very weird behavior. Now, if he is not licensed, that is a whole different scenerio. He could be in big trouble for contracting without a license. Some states are super strict on this. He could be fined and might even be ordered to pay you back all the money you gave him. I really have no clue because I don’t know what your state requires. As I was writing, my GC husband came home. I asked him about your situation and he said, “That sounds fishy. I would never ask for final pmt until the job is complete. This guy sounds like a druggy. I bet he’s unlicensed. Tell them they should be very careful. They probably shouldn’t let this guy back in their home.” Hope it all works out ok. Your kitchen sounds beautiful with the marble countertops!...See MoreNorman Reyes
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