In the construction process, although the masters are professionals, it does not mean that they are exempt from making mistakes. Sometimes, although we are not professionals, we still have some understanding of some common sense issues. This is also the reason why after the master is completed, we carry out the acceptance. Otherwise, if we just ask the master to do the work in their way, it will be difficult for us as non-professionals to determine whether there is a real problem, even if we find a problem. I came across a situation that bothered me during the renovation of my home. The problem was in the laying of the window sill stone, and when I went to inspect it, I found some problems. However, the master insisted that he was professional and said that there was no problem with his handling of the matter. But is there really nothing wrong with that? I believe that everyone present can sense the existence of the problem.
Specifically, when laying the windowsill stones, this master did not embed the small ears on both sides into the wall like other masters. When installing the stone, because the wall blocks the small ears, the window sill stone cannot be close to the wall. In order to avoid a gap between the window sill stone and the window, the master even cut the small ears a little narrow. However, I don't think there is a problem with the size of the small ears themselves, and the main reason for the gap between the stone and the window is that the master did not embed the small ears into the wall. If he had inserted the small ears in, he wouldn't have had to cut them down at all. What makes it even more difficult for me to accept is that because the master has narrowed the small ears, it is impossible to rework them to embed them into the wall now. Unless the entire sill stone is cut off in part. As you can see from the way the master handles the little ears, his craft is quite poor, which makes me wonder if he is really a professional.
In response to my questioning, the master's response was helpless. He claimed that there was no problem with the way he installed the windowsill stones, and that the main function of the small ears was to cover the window sleeve wires. If the small ears are embedded in the wall, the wall structure will be damaged, which can easily lead to water seepage problems on the exterior wall. In addition, he once again emphasized that he was a professional and that I was just an amateur. Therefore, as long as he thinks it is okay, it must be fine, and even if there is a problem, he will be responsible for the consequences. I feel quite helpless about such a response.
Although the master insisted that there was no problem with the way his window sill stone was installed, and the small ears might not have problems in the later stage, after all, the renovation was to avoid problems in the later stage. I am very skeptical that the master will be responsible if something goes wrong, because once he finishes construction and settles the bill, there may not be a second chance to meet. Therefore, in desperation, I asked not to settle the bill without dealing with the problem, and finally he agreed to help solve it.
Is there a problem with this kind of master's handling method? You don't have to think twice to figure it out. As mentioned at the beginning, even if we are not professionals, we can still identify routine problems, which is also the purpose of acceptance. Therefore, when we find a problem, if we are not sure, it is best to consult more, and then negotiate with the master to reduce the dispute in the later stage.