Punch list #3

The TUB: Why do water heaters spring leaks when owners are out of town? I was gone for the weekend, and when I got back, water water everywhere throughout my basement. Called my workplace to take an unscheduled vacation day. Called the plumber to have a tankless water heater installed. While he was here, I asked him to take a look at my plumbing issues in my new bath. When I asked him if the goobery caulk job in the shower was normal, he asked why the contractor used caulk on a seamless tub? I said huh? He said that model tub was seamless and wasn't supposed to be caulked. So I called the manufacturer (Sterling) who concurred. The tub seams aren't supposed to be caulked.

My plumber checked the level of the tub, and discovered it was not level, which is why the shower sided don't fit to the back of the tub, leaving a gap in the seams, which is why contractor #1 used caulk. The manufacturer said if the tub were not level, it will leak and the warranty would be obviated.

So I called Coakley's and complained vociferously. The first rep was sent out again to listen to my complaints. He did not think the tub was so bad, but agreed to have it reinstalled if I that would make me happy. I insisted.

Meanwhile I pointed out all the other issues on punchlist #2. He agreed to fix the leaks in the pipes and drain while he was here. While fixing the drain leak we discovered contractor #1 used caulk on the drain? To fix a leak? Unbelievable.

The Window - not plumb. Plumb on one side, not the other. Coakley's rep claims it is the wall. Knowing the quality of workmanship of contractor #1, I doubt it.

The Sheetrock - around the window is cracking. Coakley's rep agreed to send someone out to sand it down and repair the cracks. I doubt that will work, as they have already layered the mud on so thick to fix the wavy reveal on the window...more mud is not ever going to fix it.