Legal Question in Construction Law in Illinois

marble floor builder layed does not hold grout

we had a builder build a masterbath addition.We supplied the 18X18 marble tile for the floor and wall. Floor has radient heat. 6 months later the grout sank between the marble in the walking area. They regrouted same thing happened within 2 weeks.Marble had a mesh back. Builder claims the backing heats up and it seperates from the tile, causing the marble tiles to become loose. No other tile people or the nationwide company we got it from ever heard of this. Builder wants us to pay for new marble, he will install. We paid for it once do we now have to pay again? We had many problems with the lack of knowledge this builder had, but were pleasent, resolved the issues and paid for all upgrades with out question, it was an $100,000.++ addition.What is our recourse?


Asked on 12/05/06, 7:34 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Zedrick Braden III Ainsworth & Associates PC

Re: marble floor builder layed does not hold grout

Hello. In my opinion you should consider filing

a lawsuit against the builder. It appears that

the builder may have been negligent while installing the material since you say that the

manufacturer never heard of this problem happening before. You payed alot of money, without question, but you are not stuck with having to swallow this problem, without a fight.

However, time is of the essence. The longer you

wait, the weaker your claim may appear. I will

be happy to answer any additional questions you

may have.

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Answered on 12/07/06, 2:01 am


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