Construction defects and quality disputes involving curtain walls, glass walls, or façades can be complex and involve various factors such as design, materials, and workmanship. For instance, a glass curtain wall is defined as a wall composed entirely of windows separated by a grid of supporting structural members, and issues can arise from the installation of aluminum framing and glass, which is referred to as a curtain wall in the industry. Faulty workmanship or construction can lead to defects such as cracking, sagging, or settling of walls, which may be due to poor drainage, improper ventilation, or other construction errors. Additionally, latent defects, which are hidden and not discoverable upon reasonable inspection, can also cause significant issues in construction projects.
建筑幕墙、玻璃墙或外立面存在的施工缺陷和质量纠纷可能很复杂,涉及设计、材料和工艺等多个因素。例如,玻璃幕墙被定义为完全由窗户组成,并由支撑结构成员的网格分隔的墙体,行业上称为幕墙的问题可能源于铝框和玻璃的安装。施工质量或工艺问题可能导致墙体出现裂缝、下沉或沉降等缺陷,这可能是由于排水不良、通风不当或其他施工错误造成的。此外,潜在缺陷,即在合理检查下难以发现的缺陷,也可能在建设项目中引起重大问题。