Defect: manufacturer, installer or contractor?
Preserve evidence and distinguish product defect, installation, design, maintenance and consequential damage before destructive repair.
Document triage — not legal/tax advice or a warranty decision. Données vérifiées: 2026-08-23.
VERT / GREEN
Photos, model, invoice, contract and timeline are available.
JAUNE / YELLOW
One problem can involve several parties; avoid selecting one cause too early.
ROUGE / RED
Before dismantling or discarding disputed material, preserve evidence and obtain appropriate authorization/advice when needed.
Checks
What the professional checks
- Distinguish product, installation and design defect
- Preserve evidence, causation and costs before corrective work
Official sources
Manage the project through closeout
Explore: Project risks and overlooked interfaces
Project risks and overlooked interfaces
This section connects payment, water, envelope, ventilation and jobsite details that often create costly surprises.