Contano (Aluminium) is being pursued in the High Court by Try Construction over mistakes it allegedly made on a six-storey office block in Watford.
Try claims the office block sprung a leak because of defects in the curtain walling system installed and designed by Contano.
In a writ filed at the Technology and Construction Court, Try claims Contano installed a modified Hueck Mullion system that started leaking in May 2002 - months after its installation.
It alleges Contano identified defects in the curtain wall system as the cause of the leaks but was unable to decide on a repair route, despite 10 months of discussions.
ADVERTISEMENTAfter the firm went into administration on 27 August 2003, Try was forced to appoint Structura to redesign and install a new curtain walling system.
Try is seeking ВЈ1,020,319.12 for costs including subcontractor fees and glass breakages. It is also seeking ВЈ174,431.07 in interest.
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