Building Quality Group

Building Construction Management Department

Workmanship and Design Issues Relating to Sample Units

Contract Name: Tampines N6 C2A

Consultants (Archi / M&E / Struct): Surbana Jurong Consultants Pte Ltd
Contractor: Qingdao Construction Pte Ltd
Contract Period: 18/01/16 to 17/09/19
1st Block PACD: 17/07/18

Audit Information
Sample Unit Assessment Date: 25/04/17
Audited Blocks & Units: Blocks 609D/610A/C #02-404, #02-416, #02-422, #02-438,
#02-470 & #02-474 (SA Type A & B /3/4/5/3G Room)
Status of Structural Works: 43%
Status of Architectural Works: 4%

Sample Unit Audit Result

Sample Unit Assessment Score: Block 610C #02-470 (5 Room)- Score : 86.3
Deviation from Sales Brochures: Yes
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Main Entrance Ramp (SA units)
Deviation From Sales Brochure

Entrance ramp structured floor tile deviated from

sales brochure which shows vinyl flooring finish

Consultant to review and feedback after

consultation with PC and TM(Arch)

#02-404/416

Structured floor
Tiles Vinyl Floor

Sales Brochure
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Main Entrance Ramp (SA units)
Deviation From Sales Brochure

The external ramp is finished in structured tiles for better slip resistance and
durability. This finish is also consistent with the guide drawing.

PC has no objection to the ramp treatment.

#02-404/416

Structured floor
Tiles Vinyl Floor

Sales Brochure
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Cooker Hob Profile (SA units)
Deviation From Sales Brochure

Cooker hob knob position deviated from sales

brochure

Consultant to review and feedback after

consultation with PC and TM(Arch)

#02-404/416

Sales Brochure
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Cooker Hob Profile (SA units)
Deviation From Sales Brochure

The image shown in the brochure is indicative only.

The selected cooker has knobs that are more conveniently placed for elderly
users to operate.

PC has no objection to cooker selection.

#02-404/416

Sales Brochure
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Vinyl Floor Termination at Toilet Entrance
Deviation From Sales Brochure

Vinyl floor termination at toilet entrance deviated

from sales brochure

Consultant to review and feedback after consultation

with PC and TM(Arch)

#02-404/416/422/438/470/474

Sales Brochure
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Vinyl Floor Termination at Toilet Entrance
Deviation From Sales Brochure

The detail of the floor termination has been revised to tally with the 2017
guide drawing.

PC has no objection to design improvement.

#02-404/416/422/438/470/474

Sales Brochure
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Water Closet Profile
Deviation From Sales Brochure

Water closet profile deviated from sales brochure

Consultant to review and feedback after

consultation with PC and TM(Arch)

#02-404/416/422/438/470/474

Sales Brochure
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Water Closet Profile
Deviation From Sales Brochure

The image shown in the brochure is indicative only.

There is no impact on the usage of the bathroom.

PC has no objection to WC selection.

#02-404/416/422/438/470/474

Sales Brochure
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Wash Basin Profile (SA Units)
Deviation From Sales Brochure

Wash basin profile deviated from sales

brochure

Consultant to review and feedback after

consultation with PC and TM(Arch)

#02-404/416

Sales Brochure
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Wash Basin Profile (SA Units)
Deviation From Sales Brochure

The image shown in the brochure is indicative only.

There is no impact on the usage of the bathroom.

PC has no objection to basin selection.

#02-404/416

Sales Brochure
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Louvred Window (Common Toilet)
Deviation From Sales Brochure

Louvred window flushed with adjacent

wall deviated from sales brochure which
shows a small stiffener

Consultant to review and feedback after

consultation with PC and TM(Arch)
Small stiffener
#02-422/470/474

Flushed
against the wall

Sales Brochure
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Louvred Window (Common Toilet)
Deviation From Sales Brochure

Upon evaluation, it is confirmed the locations of the louvered windows are

generally in line with the brochure. The brochure shows the structural
thickness of the walls so after wall tiling, the concrete nib is not apparent.

There is no implication in the strata area nor the usage of the bathroom.
Small cut tiles can also be avoided.

PC has no objection to the treatment. Small stiffener

#02-422/470/474

Flushed
against the wall

Sales Brochure
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Main Entrance Gate
Deviation From Schedule of Finishes

Main entrance gate finish deviated from

schedule of finishes

Consultant to review and feedback after

consultation with PC and TM(Arch)

#02-404/416/422/438/470/474

Mild Steel
Schedule of Finishes
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Main Entrance Gate
Deviation From Schedule of Finishes

As advised by the PC, the design of the gate has been improved for a more
contemporary look that is consistent with the aesthetics of development.

There is no change in the material. It remains as mild steel, same as the

wrought iron steel gate in the schedule. The word wrought iron is meant to
indicate hammered look of the gate.

#02-404/416/422/438/470/474

Mild Steel
Schedule of Finishes
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Chrome Plated Door Latch (SA Units)
Deviation From Schedule of Finishes

Chrome plated door latch not provided deviated

from schedule of finishes

Consultant to review and feedback after

consultation with PC and TM(Arch)

#02-
404/416

Schedule of Finishes
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Chrome Plated Door Latch (SA Units)
Deviation From Schedule of Finishes

Door latch will be added.

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Schedule of Finishes
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Metal Gate Handle
Deviation From Shop Drawing

Stainless steel lever for metal gate installed deviated

from approved shop drawing which shows antique
brass

Consultant to feedback after consultation with PC and

TM(Arch)

#02-404/416/422/438/470/474

Stainless Steel

Approved Shop Drawing

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Metal Gate Handle
Deviation From Shop Drawing

As advised by the PC, the design of the gate has been improved for a more
contemporary look that is consistent with the aesthetics of development.
Hence the handle is not treated in antique look.

#02-404/416/422/438/470/474

Stainless Steel

Approved Shop Drawing

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Vanity Top (5-Rm & 3-Gen)
Deviation From Guide Drawing

Vanity top width measured 430mm

deviated from guide drawing 550mm

Consultant to review and feedback after

consultation with PC and TM(Arch)

#02-
438/470

430mm

Guide Drawing
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Vanity Top (5-Rm & 3-Gen)
Deviation From Guide Drawing

The vanity top is consistent with the representation in the brochure.

At time of launch, no guide drawing for rectangular vanity top is available.

While there is insufficient space for a 550 wide vanity top, the volume of the
bowl installed tallies with the volume in the guide drawing.

PC has no objection to the vanity top installed.

#02-
438/470

430mm

Guide Drawing
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Laminated Semi-Solid Timber Sliding #02-404
Door Rubber Stopper (SA)
Deviation From Guide Drawing

Rubber stopper installed on laminated

semi-solid timber sliding door deviated
from Guide Drawing. It shows stopper
shall be installed at door frame

Consultant to review and feedback after

consultation with PC and TM(Arch)

#02-416

Guide Drawing
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Laminated Semi-Solid Timber Sliding #02-404
Door Rubber Stopper (SA)
Deviation From Guide Drawing
PC has no objection to installation of rubber
stoppers on the sliding panels instead of on the
frame. This allows that the door of the service
closet to be opened fully.

The rubber stoppers will be moved to the upper

part of the sliding panels as requested by PC for
a more discreet look.

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#02-416

Guide Drawing
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Kitchen Cabinet (SA Units)
Deviation from Guide Drawing #02-
404/416

Plywood backing is not provided

behind UPVC pipe

Consultant to review and feedback

after consultation with PC and
TM(Arch)

Lippage
Guide Drawing
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Kitchen Cabinet (SA Units)
Deviation from Guide Drawing #02-
404/416

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Guide Drawing
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Wardrobe Mirror (SA Units)
Deviation from Specs #02-
404/416

Wardrobe mirror installed on 15mm

thick plywood backing deviated from
specs which indicates 18mm

Consultant to review and feedback

after consultation with PC and
TM(Arch).

Approved Shop Drawing

Supp Specs
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Wardrobe Mirror (SA Units)
Deviation from Specs #02-
404/416
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Supp Specs
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Kitchen Sink (SA Units)
Design Issue

Inconsistent kitchen sink dimensions noted

Consultant to review and feedback after

consultation with PC and TM (ME).

#02-404 #02-416
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Kitchen Sink (SA Units)
Design Issue

As there is sufficient counter space at the kitchen of SA 2, longer drainer is

provided for the convenience of residents.

PC has no objection to the sink selection.

#02-404 #02-416
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Washing Machine Discharge Pipe (SA
Units)
Design Issue

Exposed washing machine discharge pipe is

exposed and not aesthetical

Consultant to review and feedback after #02-416

consultation with PC and TM (ME).

#02-404
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Washing Machine Discharge Pipe (SA
Units)
Design Issue
As discussed with PC, calcium silicate box up with egg-crate bottom will be
provided to conceal the pipes.

#02-416

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Main Door Handle knock against Household Shelter Door Leaf
Functional Issue

Main door handle knocks against household shelter door leaf

when swung opened.

Consultant to review and feedback after consultation with

TM(Arch)

#02-416

Contractor will put

rubber stoppers

Sales Brochure
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Main Door Handle knock against Household Shelter Door Leaf
Functional Issue

Door stopper is added.

#02-416

Contractor will put

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Sales Brochure
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Household Shelter
Functional Issue

Household door panel knocks against future installation of kitchen door .

Consultant to review and feedback after consultation with PC and TM(Arch)

Contractor will put

rubber stoppers #02-404

Sales Brochure
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Household Shelter
Functional Issue

This is consistent with the prototype unit plan.

The owner may add in a L-shape door stopper if he intends to install a
kitchen door in the future.

Contractor will put

rubber stoppers #02-404

Sales Brochure
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Movable Cabinet Drawer
Functional Issue

Short roller stopping lever noted which may pose difficulty for locking
operation.

Consultant to review and feedback after consultation with TM (Arch)

#02-404/416
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Movable Cabinet Drawer
Functional Issue

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Laminated Semi-Solid Timber Sliding Door
Functional Issue

Lockset hindered by window grille and door handle

Consultant to review the position of lockset and feedback after consultation with
TM (Arch)

#02-404
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Laminated Semi-Solid Timber Sliding Door
Functional Issue

Long handle will be provided and the lock set will be shifted lower to avoid
the grilles.

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Service Closet Panel
Functional Issue

Service closet panel knocks against wall when swung opened

Consultant to mitigate issue and feedback

#02-404
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Service Closet Panel
Functional Issue

Door stopper will be added on the wall.

#02-404

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Wardrobe Panel knock against Alert Call Point

Functional Issue

Wardrobe panel knocks against alert call point when opened

Consultant to review and feedback after consultation with TM(M&E)

#02-404

Sales Brochure
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Wardrobe Panel knock against Alert Call Point

Functional Issue
Door stopper will be added on the wall.

#02-404

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/ d r
to to s
QD w pho
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Sales Brochure
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Window Grille Design
Functional Issue

The grille design hinders the operation of the top hung handle panel of the
window

Consultant to review and feedback after consultation with PC and TM (Arch).

#02-404/416/422/438/470/474
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Window Grille Design
Functional Issue

Xxx xxx

#02-404/416/422/438/470/474

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Casement Window Design
Functional Issue

The grille design hinders the operation of the casement window

Consultant to review all affected units and feedback after consultation with PC
and TM (Arch).

#02-416-MBR
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Casement Window Design
Functional Issue

Xxx xxx

#02-416-MBR
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Water Heater and Lighting SSO Position
Functional Issue

Water heater and lighting switches are located on the opposite side of the toilet
door handle

Consultant to review and feedback after consultation with TM(M&E)

#02-438
No objection by HDB (TM EE)
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Water Heater and Lighting SSO Position
Functional Issue

As the door for the bedroom swing inwards to the toilet wall, TM(M&E)
advised against locating the water heater and lighting switch for the toilet at
the area highlighted in red as the switches may be blocked should the door
remain opened.
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Air-Con Pipe Sleeve Opening

Functional Issue

Air-con pipe sleeve opening is partially obstructed by stack pipe

Consultant to review all affected units with similar issue and feedback after
consultation with TM (M&E)

#02-470
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Air-Con Pipe Sleeve Opening

Functional Issue
Xxx xxx

#02-470

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Kitchen Floor Tile Lab Test Report (300x600mm)

Supplier: OES
Brand: DYRAMIC
Tile Code: FP33607P

Tile test report falls on a high range of classification of Y (wet pendulum test) which
is rough and may lead to staining issue

Consultant to verify and feedback

Staining tests
done on living
room and
kitchen floor
Class 1 all
passed
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Kitchen Floor Tile Lab Test Report (300x600mm)

Staining tests done on kitchen floor Class 1 all passed

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Bathroom Floor Tile Lab Test Report

Supplier: OES
Brand: GUOCERA
Tile Code: K1702DRH

Tile test report falls on a high range of classification of X (wet pendulum test)
which is rough and may lead to staining issue

Consultant to verify and feedback

Staining tests
done on living
room and
kitchen floor
Class 1 all
passed
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Bathroom Floor Tile Lab Test Report

Staining tests done on living room floor Class 1 all passed

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S ho
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Kitchen Cabinet (SA Units)

Workmanship

Cook hood with redundant void at bottom of kitchen cabinet

Consultant to review design and feedback

#02-404/416
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Kitchen Cabinet (SA Units)

Workmanship
Panels will be added to finish the bottom.

.
#02-404/416

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PVC Bi-Fold door (Bathroom)

Workmanship

Big gap (10mm) between door frame and door leaf

Consultant to ensure similar defects at all affected units are rectified and feedback

#02-404/416

10mm
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PVC Bi-Fold door (Bathroom)

Workmanship
Xxx xxx

#02-404/416
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10mm
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PVC Bi-Fold door (Bathroom)

Workmanship

Door hinge with protrusion. Guide drawing indicates hinge is flush with door frame

Consultant to ensure similar defects at all affected units are rectified and feedback

#02-404/416

Guide Drawing
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PVC Bi-Fold door (Bathroom)

Workmanship
Xxx xxx

#02-404/416

Guide Drawing
g s.
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1
Living Room Floor Tiling
Workmanship

Supplier: OES
Installer : Delin/ Jin Sheng

1) Lippage
2) Untidy tile joint
3) Stain mark

Consultant to ensure similar defects at all

affected units are rectified and feedback 2

3
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1
Living Room Floor Tiling
Workmanship
Xxx xxx.

g s.
l y. draw in
p
2

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3

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Kitchen Floor Tiling

Workmanship

Supplier: OES
Installer : Delin/ Jin Sheng

1) Lippage
2) Tonality difference

Consultant to ensure similar defects at all

affected units are rectified and feedback
2 1

x x x
x x
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Kitchen Floor Tiling

Workmanship
Xxx xxx.

g s.
l y. draw in
2
re p 1
/
, to to s
D
Q wp h o
Sho

x x x
x x
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Bathroom Floor Tiling

Workmanship
1
Supplier: OES
Installer : Delin/ Jin Sheng

1) Lippage
2) Untidy tile joint
3) Tile joint 4mm

Consultant to ensure similar defects at all

affected units are rectified and feedback

3 2

4mm
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Bathroom Floor Tiling

Workmanship
Xxx xxx. 1

g s.
l y. draw in
re p /
, to to s
3
D
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4mm
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Bathroom Wall Tiling

Workmanship

Supplier: OES
Installer : Delin/ Jin Sheng

1) Small strip of wall tiles

2) Cut tiles
3) Untidy tile joint

Consultant to mitigate small strips of tiles/cut

tiles with control measures and feedback

Consultant to ensure similar defects at all

affected units are rectified and feedback
3 2
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Bathroom Wall Tiling

Workmanship
Xxx xxx.

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l y. draw in
re p /
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Vinyl Flooring
1 #02-422
Workmanship

Supplier : T.J. Seang

Installer : T.J. Seang
5mm
1) Uneven floor level (5mm)
2) Uneven floor finish at divider
3) Lippage
4) Chipped and untidy finish at divider 2
5) Similar strip design bunching

Consultant to ensure similar defects at all affected

units are rectified and feedback

5
4
3
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Vinyl Flooring
1 #02-422
Workmanship

Xxx xxx.

5mm

g s.
l y. draw in
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D
Q wp h o
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Sho
4
3
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Vinyl Flooring Layout
Workmanship

Small corner strips installed along wall (20-28mm) differs from approved layout
plan of 240mm

Consultant to review all affected units on the vinyl layout plan and feedback

#02-438
Consulta
nts have
reviewed 20mm
the plan,
contract
or to
rectify

25mm

28mm
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Vinyl Flooring Layout
Workmanship

Xxx xxx.

#02-438

g s.
l y. draw in
p
20mm

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D, t o to
Q wp h
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25mm

28mm
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Timber Skirting
Workmanship

1) Untidy sealant joint

2) Patchy varnish

Consultant to ensure similar defects at all affected units are rectified and feedback

1 2
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Timber Skirting
Workmanship
Xxx xxx.

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