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Posted: Thu Apr 18, 2013 11:47 pm
by Jazzy
Contamination is done with Pyrrhotite and it is an unusual iron sulfide mineral with a variable iron content.

With time, that mineral in contact with humidity inflates and it cracks the concrete. So, we get cracks that let water go into it and deteriorates the stability of the house.

We do have insurance to cover part of the repairs.... but it's a constant fight with them.

We are presently in court in a class action as we are now up to 1200 victims. I took action against the contractor who build the house.... including the cement plan, the quarry that distributed the contaminated rock and the engineer firm that concluded that this rock was OK to be put in the cement mix. The process has been going on for the last 3 years and should be finished by the end of June. We are crossing our fingers...

Posted: Fri Apr 19, 2013 6:20 am
by Skar
as we say in french... et bien merde à toi (it's like good luck but better, but don't answer anything to this, or you loose it)

Posted: Fri Apr 19, 2013 8:25 am
by Zungam
As we say in Norwegian: Faen i helvete!

Keep us updated Jazzy. Hope everything sorts out :)

Posted: Fri Apr 19, 2013 9:58 am
by chefjoe
yes, good luck my friend!

Posted: Fri Apr 19, 2013 10:05 am
by bazzah
As we say in England..... for f*** sakes, I hope you get this sorted!

Posted: Sun Apr 21, 2013 6:45 am
by Jpeg
All the best of luck Jazzy....just nice to see you hadn't invested a lot more to finish the basement yet!!

Posted: Sun Apr 21, 2013 9:06 am
by Nightrider
Best of luck to you sir! I hope the right thing is done in the end!

Posted: Sun Apr 21, 2013 7:04 pm
by Jazzy
Jpeg wrote:
QUOTE (Jpeg @ Apr 21 2013, 02:45 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
....just nice to see you hadn't invested a lot more to finish the basement yet!!


That is the biggest point.... The whole basement was finished with 1 bedroom, complete bathroom, an office (Computer room) and a home cinema. The battle in court is to cover those appartments that are not covered with the insurance.

:chin:

Posted: Sun Apr 21, 2013 7:40 pm
by JollyRoger
Godspeed my friend :)

Posted: Sun Apr 21, 2013 10:20 pm
by bluesnow
Jazzy wrote:
QUOTE (Jazzy @ Apr 21 2013, 03:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
That is the biggest point.... The whole basement was finished with 1 bedroom, complete bathroom, an office (Computer room) and a home cinema. The battle in court is to cover those appartments that are not covered with the insurance.

:chin:


Ouch! Best wishes to you and your lawyers!