15 months later after work done...

MangoR

Hi. New on here 👋.

We had a big project in our home. It is the first time we have done any major changes so not sure what I should expect over time.

I understand that there is movement in a house overtime

1. Cracking and crumbling in bathroom grout in one place (everywhere else is fine). Bit surprised by this.

2. Gaps, cracks where window has been fitted.

My questions are is this to be expected or not and do I get the company back to touch up

My skill set does not give me neat sealant piping 🤣

Thank you.

born_again

If they are glass bricks, they will get hot/cold & as such will create cracks. If the incorrect material is used.

EssexExile

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81975657#Comment_81975657

Isn't it normal to use silicon sealant where surfaces meet to avoid cracks?

I'd just get a handyman in to rake out the joints and apply flexible sealant. Make sure he knows you want a neat job though, I had a handyman do some resealing of my shower and I think he must've done it blinfold.

WIAWSNB

Fugi. Sorted…

bjorn_toby_wilde

• I’d agree with that. I DIY with a fugi tool but only because I’ve been disappointed with the finish of professionals in the past.

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  You can do it yourself but it’s knowing which sealant to use where and applying it skilfully.

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  Where two walls meet, the grout will always crack so best practice is to use sealant.

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  Equally windows will expand and contract with temperature so should be sealed, but if the surface next to the sealant is to be painted then an acrylic sealant is better.

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  A fugi tool is the best thing but it’s finding a tradesperson willing to do it properly. A tiler is your best bet.

casper_gutman

If you want a professional finish on sealant then in my experience no handyman beats the finish achieved by a professional who does nothing but sealant all day long. I was a bit surprised that such a person existed, but when our extension was done the builders got a guy in who showed up in a van signwritten something like "[Region I live in] Sealants". He sealed everything you could shake a stick at, using several different colours of top brand silicone and acrylic sealants, and left within the hour. I don't know how much he charged, but the builders no doubt found it worthwhile. I think they referred to him as "Silicone Simon" or something like that - all the main and subcontractors seemed to know him.

The next best option (possibly the best in terms of value) is for me to DIY it carefully with a fugi-type tool. Mind you, I took as long to do one shower cubicle as the pro did to do an entire shower room, utility room and kitchen.

silvercar

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81978662#Comment_81978662

I agree, in my area he is known as the ‘mastic man’.