Let me start by first saying, this is a problem in a new modern luxury building. The apartments are I guess US$250K to buy, the building is well maintained and maintenance is not cheap.
Fortunately I got a great deal on renting and glad I don't own, especially after what I have seen today
For a while now I have had a filtration problem in one of the rooms in my apartment. It first appeared as some spots on the "Plycem" sheet used for the false ceiling and in the past 2-3 months has gotten much worse.
Today the owner and his engineer started work on resolving the problem.
They had a bit of a shock when they started ripping down the ceiling.
I wonder how many more buildings have this level of quality work?
The signs that something needs looking at.
I guess they run out of tube?
Installation tape, Dominican style. Yes, they used a plastic bag.
Holes stuffed with newspaper and other crap.
This is the main problem, a big hole leading to the patio upstairs.
It was stuffed with news paper, twigs and other stuff to plug the hole.
Make sure if you are buying, you take a very good look at what your getting.
You might even want to look beyond the false ceilings in some cases!
Fortunately I got a great deal on renting and glad I don't own, especially after what I have seen today
For a while now I have had a filtration problem in one of the rooms in my apartment. It first appeared as some spots on the "Plycem" sheet used for the false ceiling and in the past 2-3 months has gotten much worse.
Today the owner and his engineer started work on resolving the problem.
They had a bit of a shock when they started ripping down the ceiling.
I wonder how many more buildings have this level of quality work?
The signs that something needs looking at.
I guess they run out of tube?
Installation tape, Dominican style. Yes, they used a plastic bag.
Holes stuffed with newspaper and other crap.
This is the main problem, a big hole leading to the patio upstairs.
It was stuffed with news paper, twigs and other stuff to plug the hole.
Make sure if you are buying, you take a very good look at what your getting.
You might even want to look beyond the false ceilings in some cases!